ABF Fellows
- Fellows
September 3, 2024
ABF Fellows are a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession.
The ABF Fellows is an honorary society for:
Distinction
Fellows membership is by
invitation only and limited to
1% of licensed attorneys.
invitation only and limited to
1% of licensed attorneys.
Networking
Fellows disseminate the ABF's
research and gain access to
exclusive social and educational events.
research and gain access to
exclusive social and educational events.
Support
Fellows contribute to help
support ABF's research.
support ABF's research.
Featured Fellows Event
March 05, 2026
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Fellows Spotlight
Stephen A. Bain
Life Fellow and Co-recipient of the 2025 ABF Fellows Outstanding State Chair Award (Colorado)
Prior to his retirement in 2023, Stephen A. Bain practiced environmental and natural resources law for Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley for over 20 years. After graduating with his law…
Fellows in the News
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Recap of the Fellows Events at the 2026 Midyear Meeting
February 26, 2026
Our time in Phoenix began with the Fellows CLE on Friday afternoon, with a presentation from ABF Research Professor Christopher Schmidt and a discussion with Paul M. Smith, Senior Advisor to the Campaign Legal Center and was moderated by National Fellows Chair-Elect and Professor at UC Irvine School of Law… Read More
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Colonel James M. Durant, Life Fellow, Awarded Senior Executive Professional Lifetime Achievement Award by Senior Executives Association
January 21, 2026
Colonel James M. Durant, Life Fellow, was named as the 2025 Senior Executive Professional Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by the Senior Executives Association (SEA). The award recognizes career federal executives whose commitment to public service and exemplary achievements in that pursuit demonstrate the very best in service to the United… Read More
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Judge Angelo Mathay, Fellow, Recognized by Two Law Schools for Public Interest Work
January 19, 2026
Judge Angelo Mathay, Fellow, was recognized by UCLA and George Washington Law for his career surrounding public interest law. GW Law named Judge Mathay as one of their Richey Fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year. In addition, UCLA Alumni Affairs honored Judge Mathay with the Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement… Read More
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