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What it Means to Be a Fellow
March 20, 2018
Listen to what these Fellows have to say about what it means to be part of this distinguished honorary society.  … Read More
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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:

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Distinction

Fellows membership is by
invitation only and limited to
1% of licensed attorneys.
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Networking

Fellows disseminate the ABF's
research and gain access to
exclusive social and educational events.
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Support

Fellows contribute to help
support ABF's research.

Featured Fellows Event

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January 31, 2024
Fellows Events at the 2024 ABA Midyear Meeting in Louisville
January 31- February 4
ABF Fellows to Gather for Special Events During the ABA Midyear Meeting
FELLOWS EVENT
In-Person (ABA Midyear Meeting, Louisville, KY)
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Upcoming Events

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ABF Fellows Reception at the 2024 AALS Annual Meeting- Washington, DC
Registration Now Open!
Join the Fellows for a Cocktail Reception during the 2024 AALS Annual Meeting
FELLOWS EVENT
In-Person (Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C.)
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Fellows Events at the 2024 ABA Midyear Meeting in Louisville
January 31- February 4
ABF Fellows to Gather for Special Events During the ABA Midyear Meeting
FELLOWS EVENT
In-Person (ABA Midyear Meeting, Louisville, KY)
Register - In-Person

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ABF Fellows play a critical role in supporting the work of the American Bar Foundation. Make your contribution today.
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Fellows Spotlight

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Micah Ascano

Georgia Life Fellow
Micah Ascano, a Georgia Life Fellow, currently serves as the Head of Legal Operations and Analytics at Home Depot. Holding dual degrees in Industrial Management and Manufacturing Engineering Technology, he… Read More about Micah Ascano

Fellows in the News

image-id-Terrence M. Connors, ABF Patron Fellow, Named as Recipient of the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Second Circuit
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Terrence M. Connors, ABF Patron Fellow, Named as Recipient of the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Second Circuit

November 7, 2023
Terrence M. Connors, ABF Patron Fellow, was selected as the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Second Circuit recipient. The award will be presented to Connors by Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston at a later date. Terrence Connors, photo courtesy of Connors LLP The American Inns of… Read More
image-id-Merle Wilberding, ABF Life Fellow, Awarded Ohio State Bar Foundation’s Ritter Award
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Merle Wilberding, ABF Life Fellow, Awarded Ohio State Bar Foundation's Ritter Award

November 6, 2023
Merle Wilberding, ABF Life Fellow, was awarded the Ohio State Bar Foundation’s Ritter Award in early October. The Ritter Award is comparable to a lifetime achievement award and is the highest honor awarded by the OSBF. Merle Wilberding, photo courtesy of Coolidge Wall Wilberding was selected from more than 40,000… Read More
image-id-Jamie Huffman Jones, ABF Fellow, Announced as Arkansas Bar Association’s President-Elect Designee
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Jamie Huffman Jones, ABF Fellow, Announced as Arkansas Bar Association’s President-Elect Designee

November 3, 2023
The Arkansas Bar Foundation announced that Jamie Huffman Jones, ABF Fellow, was announced as the newest President-Elect Designee. She was elected without opposition at the close of nominations on October 2. Jamie Huffman Jones, photo courtesy of Friday, Eldredge & Clark PLLC She currently serves on the ArkBar’s Board of… Read More
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Laura V. Farber

2023-24 National ABF Fellows Chair and California Patron Fellow

Vincent T. Chang

New York Life Fellow and New York State Co-Chair

Sharon Stern Gerstman

New York Life Fellow

Jennifer Litwak

California Patron Fellow
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