We are proud to share that Blaire McClanahan has been nominated and accepted as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF), a prestigious honor awarded to only a small percentage of attorneys nationwide.

An Honor Reserved for the Nation’s Top Attorneys

The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation is an invitation-only honorary society that recognizes attorneys, judges, scholars, and legal professionals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the highest ideals of the legal profession. Membership is limited to one percent of lawyers licensed in each jurisdiction, making this selection an outstanding professional achievement.

Candidates are nominated by their peers and elected by the ABF’s Board of Directors in recognition of their leadership, integrity, and commitment to advancing the rule of law.

Supporting Research That Strengthens the Legal System

In the ABF’s welcome message to Blaire, the Foundation emphasized the meaningful impact Fellows have on legal scholarship:

“Your contributions will support the ABF’s groundbreaking research on the role and impact of law, lawyers, and the legal process within society. Thank you for championing research that advances justice.”

As a Fellow, Blaire will play a role in supporting nationally recognized sociolegal research that informs policy, expands access to justice, and deepens understanding of how the legal system affects communities across the country.

Benefits and Opportunities for Fellows

New Fellows receive access to a wide range of opportunities to learn, lead, and connect, including:

• Fellows Events held nationwide and during ABA Midyear and Annual Meetings

• Access to the online Fellows Directory and community

• The Fellows Flash bi-monthly newsletter

• A subscription to Researching Law: An ABF Update, the ABF’s quarterly publication

• Educational programs highlighting the latest ABF research

• Permission to display the Fellows emblem on professional websites and email signatures

These resources allow Fellows like Blaire to stay engaged with cutting-edge research and contribute to efforts that strengthen the legal profession as a whole.

Celebrating Blaire McClanahan’s Achievement

Blaire’s acceptance into the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation reflects her dedication to excellence, leadership within the legal community, and ongoing commitment to advancing justice.

We congratulate Blaire McClanahan on this well-deserved recognition.