American Bar Foundation

ABF study reveals the threats that COVID-19 poses to the affordability and accessibility of housing in the small-building rental sector

American Bar Foundation (ABF) Research Professor Anna Reosti, along with University of Illinois at Chicago Ph.D. candidate Allison Suppan Helmuth, published a new report detailing the experiences of small-building and owner-occupant landlords in Chicago and their responses to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Rental Property Management: Insights from a Chicago Case Study, drew on 69 in-depth interviews with independent, small-scale landlords across the Chicagoland area, most of whom live in two-flats and three-flats.

ABF launches inaugural Hubbard Conference on Law and Education and presents Lifetime Achievement Award to former Secretary Dick Riley Feb 22, 2022

ABF launches inaugural Hubbard Conference on Law and Education and presents Lifetime Achievement Award to former Secretary Dick Riley CHICAGO - On Friday, February 25, the American Bar Foundation… more

William T. Coplin, Jr. to receive the 2022 ABF Fellows Outstanding State Chair Award Feb 15, 2022

February 15, 2022 William T. Coplin, Jr. to receive the 2022 ABF Fellows Outstanding State Chair Award CHICAGO - Alabama lawyer William T. Coplin, Jr. will be honored with the 2022 Outstanding… more

Events

5/18	Sarah Brayne, Sociology, University of Texas at…
5/18	ABF Book Reception
6/23–25	Reimagining Justice: From Ideas To Impact

View entire calendar »

Faculty profile updates

Carol A. Heimer

Presentations

All research faculty »

Support for the ABF is provided by: