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
June 05, 2024
Registration Now Open!
FELLOWS EVENT
In-Person
(The Country Club, Salt Lake City, UT)
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Registration Now Open!
FELLOWS EVENT
In-Person
(The Country Club, Salt Lake City, UT)
Registration Now Open!
FELLOWS EVENT
In-Person
(Offices of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, New York City, NY)
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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
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- Fellows in the News
Alison Ashe-Card, Life Fellow, Elected to the National Association for Law Placement Board of Directors
May 21, 2024
Alison Ashe-Card, Life Fellow, was recently elected to the National Association of Law Placement Board of Directors. Her three-year term that begins with president-elect began on April 19 during NALP’s annual meeting in Boston. Alison Ashe-Card, photo courtesy of Duke Law School NALP is an association of over 3000 legal… Read More
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Two Fellows Honored at Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards
May 16, 2024
Emil Ovbiagele and Ashley Smith, both Fellows, were honored at Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards event. The 40 Under 40 Awards honor 40 rising stars local to Milwaukee who have distinguished themselves in their companies, their communities and their industries. Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Business Journal Emil… Read More
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Michael Jacobs, Life Fellow, Named as the 2024 John Minor Wisdom Award Recipient
May 14, 2024
Michael Jacobs, Life Fellow, was named as the 2024 John Minor Wisdom Award recipient by the ABA Litigation Section. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the quality of justice in legal communities, ensuring that the legal system is open and available to all. Michael Jacobs, photo… Read More
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