Benjamin Little and Tanya K. Shunnara have been elected Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF), joining a distinguished group of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession. Membership in this global honorary society is extended by invitation only to one percent of attorneys licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. As Fellows, Little and Shunnara will actively participate in ABF's programs and objectives, which are aimed at improving the administration of justice and the rule of law, promoting legal study and research, and continuing the education of lawyers and judges. 

Little, a shareholder in Dentons office in the Shoals, brings a wealth of experience in a wide range of substantive areas, primarily focusing on business law and related matters. His practice covers both litigation and non-litigation matters, and he frequently represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Shunnara is a shareholder in Dentons’ Birmingham office, where she is a member of the Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation practice. Shunnara focuses her practice on counseling families, family offices, business owners, executives and individuals on all aspects of estate and gift planning, estate and trust administration, wealth transfer issues, charitable planned giving, business succession and marital agreements. 

Congratulations to all of the newest ABF Fellows! To see the complete list of the new Fellows, please visit New Fellows of the American Bar Foundation - ABF.