Foundation Fellows
Allen County Bar Foundation Fellows
To provide members of the bar association recognition for outstanding service during their legal career and to support the work of the foundation, we have re-established the Allen County Bar Foundation Fellows program. The original Fellows program was borne out of the fundraising campaign that enabled the purchase of our current offices. Between 1998 and 2000, 89 members of the bar association were recognized as Fellows for their support of that campaign.
Now, ACBF seeks seeks to honor exemplary attorneys who have made outstanding contributions to the legal field and the Greater Fort Wayne and Allen County community.
The 2025 Class of Foundation Fellows were selected based on the following criteria:
- 10+ years practicing law in Allen County
- Outstanding contributions to the legal field and community
- Pledge of $1,500 or more, paid in full in 1-3 years
- Original Fellow of the Allen County Bar Foundation
- Current member of the ACBA’s Benevolent Barristers group
2025 Foundation Fellows:
Hon. David J. Avery
Edward E. Beck
John H. Brandt
Howard L. Chapman
C. Erik Chickedantz
Sherrill Wm. Colvin
Craig R. Finlayson
Richard E. Fox
Frank J. Gray
Alan K. Hofer
Cornelius B. Hayes
James Koday
Paul O. Sauerteig
Perry D. Shilts
Steven R. Shine
David C. Van Gilder
Contact the Allen County Bar Foundation Executive Director with questions at [email protected].