Fellows of the Foundation
The Foundation Fellows program began in 2002 to recognize individuals who have 1) demonstrated exceptional commitment to, and leadership within, both the FBA and the legal community; and 2) provide financial support and service to the Foundation. Fellows are part of an exclusive, distinguished group; currently, 315 Fellows of the Foundation make up just 1.8 percent of the Federal Bar Association membership. View the list of Fellows
Responsibilities and Benefits
As a Fellow of the Foundation, you exemplify the Foundation’s high standards for Federal practitioners and are an ambassador for the Foundation. Your contributions—both financial and volunteering—change lives across the United States through programming, especially civics education.
Each Fellow commits to support the Foundation of the FBA through a personal pledge of at least $1,500, which can be paid to the Foundation over three years. Fellows receive exclusive invitations to an annual Fellows Dinner and other events. Read the Fellows Pledge
Designations
- Fellow: Has accepted the invitation to become a Fellow of the Foundation and has pledged $1,500 to be paid over three years
- Life Fellow: Has fulfilled the $1,500 initial pledge
- Sustaining Life Fellow: A Life Fellow who has donated at least $250 in the calendar year
- Legacy Life Fellow: A Life Fellow who has committed to a recurring $250 annual gift
Nominate a Fellow
Fellows must be FBA members in good standing and have been a member of the FBA for at least five years. Nominations are accepted throughout the year, and the new class of Fellows is inducted during a ceremony held each September during the FBA’s Annual Meeting and Convention.
If you are interested in joining the Fellows, please complete the self-nomination form. Current Fellows interested in nominating a colleague should contact the Foundation at foundation@fedbar.org. The Foundation Board of Directors reviews all nominees and approves them at their discretion.