The American Bar Foundation is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of William H. “Bill” Neukom, esteemed Philanthropist Fellow, former ABF Board Member, and tireless advocate for equity,…
Judge Peter Reyes, ABF Board Member and Fellows Research Advisory Committee Chair, Appointed as Minnesota Commissioner on the Uniform Law Commission
Judge Peter Reyes Jr., Fellow, was one of three appointments to the Uniform Law Commission. He will serve in a two-year term, as a representative for the state of Minnesota…
The American Bar Foundation Announces the Resignation of Mark C. Suchman as Executive Director
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) announced today that Mark C. Suchman stepped down as its Executive Director effective July 11, 2025. The ABF expressed gratitude for Professor Suchman’s nearly two…
Northwestern Student Ming-hsi Chu Wins Law & Social Inquiry’s Graduate Student Paper Competition
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) is delighted to announce that Ming-hsi Chu, a PhD candidate in the Department of History at Northwestern University, has won the 2025 Graduate Student Paper…
Colonel Linda Strite Murnane, USAF, Ret., Patron Fellow, Named Recipient of Burnham “Hod” Greeley Award
Colonel Linda Strite Murnane, USAF, Ret., Patron Fellow, was named as the 2025 recipient of the Burnham “Hod” Greeley Award, which is presented by the Judicial Division Lawyers Conference. The…
Hon. Holly J. Fujie and Bridget K. Marsh Named As 2025 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards Honorees
Hon. Holly J. Fujie, Fellow, and Bridget K. Marsh, Life Fellow, were named as two of the recipients of this year’s Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards. The award…
Six ABF Fellows Named to the NBA’s Fred D. Gray Hall of Fame
Six ABF Fellows were announced as part of this year’s class of inductees to the NBA’s Fred D. Gray Hall of Fame. They will be celebrated at the National Bar…
Michael E. Flowers, Ohio State Chair and Life Fellow, Honored with the Ohio Bar Medal
Michael E. Flowers, Life Fellow, was named as the 2025 recipient of the Ohio Bar Medal. The Ohio Bar Medal is the Ohio State Bar Association’s highest honor and seeks…
Four Fellows Highlighted in Expert Sessions at the 2025 ABA Annual Meeting
Four Fellows are highlighted the agenda for the 2025 ABA Annual Meeting in Toronto as leading Expert Sessions. The expert sessions are designed to be group discussions where ABA experts…
Voting Announcement: Fellows Bylaw Change
A change to The Fellows Bylaws will be put to a vote during the upcoming Fellows Annual Business Breakfast meeting. A copy of the proposed changes indicated in red text…
Hon. Benes Z. Aldana (Ret.), Fellow, Honored with 2025 Solo and Small Firm Lifetime Achievement Award
Hon. Benes Z. Aldana (Ret.), Fellow, was named as the 2025 recipient of the Solo and Small Firm Lifetime Achievement Award. He will be presented with the award at the…
Peter Eikenberry, Fellow, Has Article Published in Federal Bar Council Quarterly
Peter Eikenberry, Fellow, had an article published in the 32nd issue of the Federal Bar Council Quarterly. The article is titled “The Current Executive’s Attack on the Rule of Law:…