ABF Fellows
- Fellows
March 20, 2018
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
May 14, 2024
Registration Now Open!
FELLOWS EVENT
Hybrid: Virtual/In-Person
(Barran Liebman LLP)
Upcoming Events
More
Registration Now Open!
FELLOWS EVENT
In-Person
(Park Chateau, East Brunswick, NJ)
Donate!
ABF Fellows play a critical role in supporting the work
of the American Bar Foundation. Make your contribution today.
Fellows Spotlight
Kari Petrasek
Sustaining Washington Life Fellow and Washington State Co-Chair
Kari Petrasek is currently a solo practitioner, having started her own firm, Petrasek Law, PLLC, in January 2015. Prior to opening her own firm, she spent thirteen years working in…
Fellows in the News
- Fellows
- Fellows in the News
Four Fellows Named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2024 Leaders in the Law List
May 2, 2024
Four Fellows were named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2024 Leaders in the Law List. The Leaders in the Law is an annual peer-based awards program that honors lawyers setting the standard for other lawyers. North Carolina Leaders in Law, photo courtesy of NC Lawyers Weekly The four Fellows named… Read More
- Fellows
- Fellows in the News
John E. Echohawk, Life Fellow, Announced as University of Colorado Law School’s 2024 Commencement Ceremony Speaker
April 17, 2024
John E. Echohawk, Life Fellow, was recently announced as University of Colorado Law School’s 2024 commencement ceremony speaker. The ceremony takes place on May 10th beginning at 10 a.m. John E. EchoHawk, photo courtesy of Native American Rights Fund Mr. Echohawk is currently serving as the Executive Director of the… Read More
- Fellows
- Fellows in the News
Steven C. Laird, Life Fellow, Receives Texas Bar Foundation’s Lola Wright Foundation Award
April 17, 2024
Steven C. Laird, Life Fellow, was announced as the 2024 recipient of the Lola Wright Foundation Award. The Texas Bar Foundation presents the award annually and it recognizes outstanding public service in advancing and enhancing legal ethics in Texas. Steven Laird, photo courtesy of the Law Offices of Laird &… Read More
Nominate a Colleague!
In order to be considered for membership in the Fellows, one must be nominated by an existing Fellow.
Learn More
Fellows Directory
For the most current Fellows listing, log into your online Fellows profile and utilize the search feature.
Learn More