American Bar Foundation

Research ServicesIllinois, United States51-200 Employees

The American Bar Foundation is a nonprofit research organization focused on advancing justice through rigorous empirical and interdisciplinary study of the law, legal processes, and legal institutions. Based in Chicago, Illinois, it operates within the research services sector and supports its scholarly work through appointments such as research professors and fellows. The foundation's work yields empirical insights intended to inform understanding of how legal systems function and how law affects justice.

As a mid-sized organization, ABF engages with the broader legal community by conducting scholarly inquiry and facilitating legal research collaborations. In 2025, the foundation expanded its research faculty, appointing Natacha Nsabimana and Alana Ackerman as Research Professors. It also participates in professional events and educational programs, such as the ABA Annual Meeting activities and the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, reflecting ongoing governance and talent development.

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