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From the ABF Director

A Message from Robert L. Nelson
Director of the American Bar Foundation
MacCrate Research Chair in the Legal Profession
Professor of Sociology and Law, Northwestern University

2009-2010 was a year of special accomplishment for the Fellows organization, as we again raised over $1M in annual revenues.  In these challenging economic times, the support of The Fellows is all the more important to the growth and vitality of the American Bar Foundation. The ABF is blazing new trails in research on the relationship between the Rule of Law and economic, political, and social development; on the true scope of the tragedy in Darfur; on how families make decisions on the medical treatment of those who cannot decide for themselves; on the political forces that shape judicial independence; and on many other important topics.  These achievements reflect the energy and leadership of our 2009-2010 Fellows Officers: David S. Houghton (Chair), Kay H. Hodge (Chair-Elect), Doreen D. Dodson (Secretary) and Jimmy K. Goodman (Immediate Past Chair). They also reflect the efforts of our very talented Fellows team led by Jennie Fisher Casavant, Director of The Fellows.