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May 23, 2023
American Bar Foundation
We conduct research that explores the intersection of
law and society—to expand knowledge and advance justice.
Our groundbreaking research is used to:
Spark conversations
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most pressing issues
most pressing issues
Shape law and policy
by informing lawmakers,
practitioners, and the judiciary
practitioners, and the judiciary
Influence societies
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across the world
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Featured Research
In the News
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Brittany Friedman and The Captive Money Lab Co-Founders Receive 1.5 Million Dollars in Funding from Arnold Ventures
May 25, 2023
ABF Affiliated Scholar and former ABF/JPB Foundation Access to Justice Program Scholar Brittany Friedman has received 1.5 million dollars from… Read More
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The ABF Welcomes Jeannine Bell as the 2023-24 William H. Neukom Fellows Research Chair in Diversity and Law
May 9, 2023
Jeannine Bell has been named the William H. Neukom Fellows Research Chair in Diversity and Law for the 2023-24 academic year, effective September 1. Bell joined the Loyola University… Read More
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ABF Scholars to Present Research at the Law and Society Association Annual Meeting
May 3, 2023
This year’s Law and Society Association (LSA) Annual Meeting, to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from June 1 to 4, will feature presentations from over 30 ABF scholars. LSA’s Annual Meeting presents an unparalleled opportunity for sociolegal scholars to connect and exchange ideas across many disciplines and… Read More
- Podcasts
Episode 8: Season One Finale: When Law Meets Society
The season finale of Season 1 of Whose Law is it Anyway explores the impact of ABF's research with our Executive Director, Ajay K. Mehrotra.
- Videos
ABF Access to Justice Program Video
Watch to learn more about the ABF/JPB Foundation Access to Justice Scholars Program.