We've had a busy summer. In addition to holding various virtual Fellows events and completing our 2020 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program , the ABF has produced critical research on timely subjects including racial disparity, access to justice, international politics, and the ethics of law-making during a pandemic. We present to you research highlights and news from our Fellows below. Stay up-to-date on all our ABF research findings, Fellows news, and more by following @ABFResearch and @ABFFellows on Twitter.

ABF Researchers in the News

Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig, Past ABF Neukom Chair, Quoted in USA Today on the Effects of Racism; Interviewed by ABC Radio National Angela Onwuachi-Willig, past ABF Neukom Fellows Research Chair in Diversity and Law and Dean at the Boston University School of Law, commented on the cumulative effects of racism on individuals for a recent USA Today article. The article details various accounts of major hotel chains enacting racism toward customers, and the lawsuits emerging from such treatment. Read the article. Onwuachi-Willig also spoke with ABC Radio National last month about balancing personal and professional reactions to the death of George Floyd and the broader issue of racial inequality in the U.S. Listen to the interview.

ABF Faculty Fellow Sida Liu Co-Authors Op-Ed for The Diplomat Magazine on New National Security Law in Hong Kong ABF Faculty Fellow Sida Liu and co-author University of Toronto Associate Professor of Political Science Diana Fu recently published an op-ed for The Diplomat on Hong Kong's new National Security Law, enacted on July 1, 2020. The article examines the ramifications of the new law for residents of Hong Kong, and the renewed necessity for self-censorship under a "paranoid regime". Read the article.

ABF Research Professor Jothie Rajah Reviews "The Universal Enemy" for The Immanent Frame Last month, ABF Research Professor Jothie Rajah published an in-depth review of Darryl Li's "The Universal Enemy", which explores the relationship between the concept of jihad and American empire, for digital forum The Immanent Frame . Rajah deconstructs the work as an "anthropology of universalism", and describes it as offering readers an alternative look into the realities of "nationalism, secularism, cross-cutting universalisms, war, law, empire, and the co-constitutions of universalisms and the particular". Read the review.

ABF Faculty Fellow Rebecca Sandefur Discusses Limited License Legal Technicians Programs, Access to Justice With LawNext Podcast ABF Faculty Fellow and Sociologist Rebecca Sandefur appeared on a recent LawNext podcast to discuss Limited License Legal Technicians (LLLT) Programs, which create pathways for non-lawyers to provide individuals with legal assistance. Professor Sandefur also discussed access to justice more broadly, including methods to bridge the justice gap and the importance of utilizing regulatory reform and technology. Listen to the recording.

Fellows in the News

Below are highlights from our Fellows news segment, Fellows in the News. You can view many more on our website here. Please send Fellows in the News submissions to fellows@abfn.org .

ABF Philanthropist Fellow William H. Neukom To Receive ABA Medal William H. Neukom, ABF Philanthropist Fellow and founder of the World Justice Project (WJP) , will receive the ABA Medal at the upcoming ABA Virtual Annual Meeting . The medal represents the ABA's highest honor, and will be awarded to Mr. Neukom for his life's devotion to public service, access to justice, and advancing the rule of law. Mr. Neukom's organization, The World Justice Project, devotes itself to promoting the rule of law throughout the world. Mr. Neukom was the lead lawyer for Microsoft Corporation for nearly 25 years, and is a former president of the ABA. Read more here.

Minnesota Fellow Dr. Artika Tyner Discusses Children's Books and Importance of Literacy for KARE 11 News Dr. Artika Tyner, Minnesota Fellow and law professor at the University of Saint Thomas, recently spoke to Minneapolis news station KARE 11 about her children's book publications and the importance of promoting both literacy and diversity in books. Dr. Tyner has authored seven children's books. In the interview, she discusses the need for books written by and about people of color, and provides a list of book recommendations for adults. Read more here.

Mark B. Baer, California Fellow, Publishes Article in The Journal of the Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Mark B. Baer, California Fellow, has published an article entitled "The Amplification of Bias in Family Law and Its Impact" in The Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers . The article was included in the journal's May 2020 issue, which was devoted to the topic of Bias. Read the article.

Dolly Hernandez, Florida Fellow, Co-Publishes Article on Protecting Inheritance for The Florida Bar Journal Dolly Hernandez, Florida Fellow and partner at Boyd Richards Parker Colonnelli, P.L., has co-published an article in The Florida Bar Journal entitled, "Protecting an Inheritance in the Event of Divorce". The article discusses planning strategies used to limit a descendant's spouse's access to inherited funds in the instance of divorce. The authors suggest that a client may be required to sacrifice straightforward transfers in favor of a more comprehensive and protective plan. Read the article.

Fellows Events

Register Now: Fellows Business Meeting at the Upcoming 2020 ABA Virtual Annual Meeting

This Saturday, August 1st, the Fellows will hold its annual Business Meeting in conjunction with the 2020 ABA Virtual Annual Meeting. We will recap the work of the Fellows over the past year, announce our Fellows Officers for the 2020-21 fiscal year, and recognize the accomplishments of our outgoing State and International Chairs . Registration is limited. Register online or call the Fellows office at (800) 292-5065.

Register Now: "Would Better Law Mean Less  COVID?" with Professor Carol Heimer

Join us next Thursday, August 6th from 2pm-3pm CST for a National Fellows Virtual Event featuring ABF Research Professor Carol A. Heimer . Professor Heimer's lecture, entitled "Would Better Law Mean Less COVID?", will examine questions about what law can do to mitigate the effects of a biologically based crisis. Register online or call the Fellows office at (800) 292-5065.

Event Spotlight: California Fellows Research Presentation with Professor John Hagan

On July 22nd, the California Fellows hosted a virtual event featuring ABF Research Professor and John D. MacArthur Professor of Sociology and Law at Northwestern University John Hagan . Professor Hagan's presentation, entitled "Incarceration of Fathers, State Investment in Families, and Educational Success of Children", examined the disparities in state investment in families and schools across demographic lines. A lively discussion followed. For a list of upcoming virtual Fellows events, visit the Fellows Events Page .

Professor John Hagan presents to Fellows and ABF Leadership at the July 22 California Fellows Virtual Event

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