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July 31 @ 3:00 pm - August 4 @ 9:00 pm CDT

Fellows Events at the 2024 ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago

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ABF Fellows to Gather for Special Events during the ABA Annual Meeting
FELLOWS EVENT
In-Person (Hyatt Regency Hotel Chicago)

ABF Fellows Registration Hours:

Hyatt Regency Hotel Chicago – 151 E. Wacker Drive

Please stop by the Fellows registration desk to pick up your tickets, complimentary Fellows ribbons, and visit the ABF booth to learn more about our many ongoing research projects.

  • Wednesday, July 31: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 1: 7:30am – 5:30 pm
  • Friday, August 2: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Saturday, August 3: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
  • Sunday, August 4: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Friday, August 2

Fellows CLE Program – “Challenges to Democracy in 2024″ (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM)

Event Audio Recording Now Available:

 

Hyatt Regency Chicago
Plaza B

Registration not required to attend event

(CLE Requested. You must be registered for the ABA Annual Meeting to receive CLE credit)

Researchers and practitioners will present work in progress related to different challenges to administering and voting in US elections in 2024. Topics include threats to election administrators and candidates, the spread of misinformation, and barriers to participation.

Moderated By:

Traci BurchABF Research Professor and Associate Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University

Panelists:

Ray Block, Jr. – Brown-McCourtney Career Development Professor in the McCourtney Institute and Associate Professor of Political Science and African American Studies, The Pennsylvania State University

Alexandra Filindra Associate Professor of Political Science and Psychology, University of Illinois Chicago

Brandon Jones Director of Political Campaigns, Southern Poverty Law Center and SPLC Action Fund

Fellows Opening Reception (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM)

Chicago Architecture Center
111 E. Wacker Drive 

Ticketed Event – An early-bird discount will apply to registrations received by Friday, July 19, 2024

Located just next-door to the headquarters hotel, the Chicago Architecture Center is the leading organization devoted to celebrating and promoting Chicago as a center of architectural innovation. The Fellows invite you to mingle with friends, enjoy refreshments, and explore the interactive exhibits, including a special gallery dedicated to Chicago architecture.

The Fellows gratefully recognize Opening Reception Gold Sponsor:

The Fellows gratefully recognize Opening Reception Bronze Sponsor:

Saturday, August 3

Fellows Annual Business Breakfast (7:30 AM – 9:30 AM)

Hyatt Regency Chicago
Crystal Ballroom C (West Tower, Lobby Level)

Ticketed Event An early-bird discount will apply to registrations received by Friday, July 19, 2024

Join us for breakfast and keynote remarks from Jarrett Adams, author of the book, “Redeeming Justice,” his memoir about his harrowing journey through the inner workings of the legal and prison systems and the triumph that follows as an exoneree and passionate, committed lawyer that he is today.

The Fellows gratefully recognize Business Breakfast Silver Sponsor:

Hahn & Hahn Logo

 

Sunday, August 4

Fellows Sing-along (9:00 PM – ??)

Hyatt Regency Chicago
Crystal Ballroom A (West Tower, Lobby Level)

Registration not required to attend event

What better way to top off a long day of meetings than with a relaxed evening of sing-along favorites? Bring some friends and enjoy! Not much of a singer? No problem! Join us for a nightcap and enjoy the entertainment.

The Fellows gratefully recognize Sing-along Sponsor:

Jo Ann Engelhardt

ABF Florida State Chair | Benefactor Fellow