Law professor known for pioneering research honored with ABA Michael Franck Professional Responsibility Award
Published: May 09, 2024
Susan Fortney, a law professor and recognized national expert on ethics,
is the 2024 recipient of the Michael Franck Professional Responsibility
Award, one of the American Bar Association’s top ethics honors.
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