Bar Foundation Fellows

The New Hampshire Bar Foundation Fellows is an honorary organization of attorneys and judges who have been elected by their peers to become members of The Fellows. They have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the legal profession and unwavering dedication to serving the public, particularly in supporting equal access to justice and the improvement of our justice system. Fellows support the aims of the New Hampshire Bar Foundation through annual contributions, pro bono work and through participation in activities and events that advance the mission and work of the Bar Foundation.

2025 Fellows Reception

The 2025 Fellows Justice Reception will be on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at NH Audubon, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord at 5:00pm. Nominations for new Fellows are being accepted March 1, 2025, thru March 31, 2025.

NH Bar Foundation Fellows are invited to nominate a colleague to join the distinguished Fellows group to help support justice and civics education. Nominees will be recognized at the Fellows’ reception and offered complimentary admission. Individuals eligible to become New Hampshire Bar Foundation Fellows are outstanding attorneys, judges, and teachers of law who are:

Current members of the NH Bar Association and who have:
• Been in practice and in good standing for the past ten years,
• Made outstanding contributions to the legal profession and the community,
• Shown strong commitment to honor the law and advance equal access to justice.

Each accepted nominee will be asked to:
• Participate in NH Bar Foundation projects and programs.
• Make a pledge of $2,000 due over a period of not more than four (4) years.

To nominate a colleague, simply submit a completed Nomination Form to croberts@nhbar.org by March 31, 2025.

Scenes from the 2024 Fellows Justice Reception

NH Bar Foundation Logo

Fellows Nomination Requirements

To become a NHBF Fellow, a candidate must:

  • Be nominated by a current Fellow
  • Be a current member of the NH Bar Association
  • Have been in practice for at least 5 years
  • Have a record of outstanding contributions to the legal profession and the public good, and
  • Have a strong commitment to the mission of the New Hampshire Bar Foundation and to honor the law and advance equal access to justice.

Each accepted nominee will be asked to…

  • Participate in NH Bar Foundation projects and programs
  • Make a pledge of $2,000 to be paid over a period of not more than 4 years