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Elon Law students join leadership of ABA Law Student Division

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Ian Phillips will serve as Executive Lieutenant Governor and Brian Park will serve as Lieutenant Governor for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for the Fourth Circuit of the American Bar Association Law Student Division.

Law Alumni Kickoff – May 23

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The Elon University School of Law Alumni Association invites all law alumni, members of the Class of 2013 and the faculty and administration of Elon Law to a special reception welcoming the Class of 2013 into the Alumni Association.

Scott Gaylord named Jennings Professor

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Elon Law Professor Scott Gaylord has been named Jennings Professor and Emerging Scholar in recognition of his teaching and scholarship.

Michael Mukasey urges stronger U.S. policies to quell Islamic terrorism at Elon Law forum

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The former U.S. Attorney General said, “it is not even the end of the beginning” with regard to United States engagement with “Islamism.”

New members elected to Elon’s Law School Advisory Board

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Marc D. Bishop, a partner with the law firm of Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, and Ronny B. Lancaster, Senior Vice President for Government Relations at Assurant Inc., have joined the Elon University Law School Advisory Board.

Elon Law students teach at high schools in Street Law course

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For the fifth consecutive year, Elon Law students taught at public high schools through an innovative Street Law course offered in the spring semester.

Elon Law students recognized for pro bono service

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At Elon Law’s April Reception with the Legal Community, 43 students were recognized for significant pro bono and community service, including third-year law student Kaitlin Shimansky who was recognized for contributing the most pro bono hours while at Elon with 445 hours logged.

Judge Teresa Vincent recognized at Women’s Law Association dinner

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On April 17 the Elon Law Women’s Law Association celebrated students, faculty and legal professionals at the 5th Annual Women in the Profession Dinner. This year’s honoree for the “Outstanding Woman in the Profession” award was the Honorable Judge Teresa H. Vincent.

Catherine Wasson continues leadership in multinational legal writing association

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Elon Law Professor Catherine Wasson has been elected to a second term on the Board of Directors of the Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD).

Elon Law students participate in international arbitration conference

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Brenna Ragghianti and Andrew Scott engaged lawyers, law scholars, intergovernmental officials and senior corporate leaders at the Atlanta International Arbitration Society (ATLAS) annual conference in April.

Gun violence forum looks beyond the politics

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A conversation between students, faculty, experts & the community explored how various factors - mental health, the economy and the media, to name a few - contribute to harm from firearms.

2013 Class Gift enhances student lounge and study area

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The Class of 2013 selected for its Class Gift the establishment of a significantly-enhanced student lounge area, increasing collaborative space for current and future students.

Convocation speakers advocate for multi-faith dialogue

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In an event moderated by Lara Logan of "60 Minutes," six spiritual leaders urged Elon students to intentionally interact with people of various faith traditions.

Classes begin for all law students - Aug. 19

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Orientation for First Year Law Students - Aug. 13-16

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Registration and Orientation for First Year Law Students - Aug. 12

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Elon Law Review publishes issue on terrorism’s impact on criminal justice

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Volume 4, Issue 2 of the Elon Law Review includes articles analyzing how the detection, investigation and prosecution of criminal activity has changed since 9/11.

Elon hosts third Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition

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Thirty-five teams of law students representing 24 law schools participated in the third annual Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition at Elon University School of Law on April 5 and 6.

Anna Ksor Buonya speaks before Congress on human rights

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A 2010 graduate of Elon Law, Anna Ksor Buonya testified at an April 11 Congressional hearing that examined Vietnamese government human rights violations.

Jonathan C. Dunsmoor aids in reforming Philadelphia’s “stop-and-frisk” policy

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A Legal Fellow at the ACLU of Pennsylvania, Elon Law alumnus Jonathan C. Dunsmoor currently oversees the Bailey v. City of Philadelphia project, which entails teaching law school students and attorney volunteers the fundamentals of Fourth Amendment search and seizure as it relates to police stops.

Michael Rich authors “Should We Make Crime Impossible?”

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Published by the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, the article by Elon Law Professor Michael Rich examines benefits and costs of government mandates that aim to make some criminal conduct impossible through the use of emerging technologies.

Law professors challenge secrecy in fracking

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Elon Law professor David Levine is the coauthor of a law scholars letter to the Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) that supports the Commission’s groundbreaking proposed hydraulic fracturing (fracking) regulations to require corporations to disclose trade secret information, like chemical ingredients, used in fracking activity in Alaska.

Elon Law students elect new leadership

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The student body at Elon Law recently elected a new slate of Student Bar Association (SBA) leaders for the 2013-14 academic year. Katie Koone will serve as President.

Elon Law faculty present at leadership roundtable

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Elon Law professors Faith Rivers James and Roland Smith, and Founding Dean and Professor of Law Emeritus Leary Davis, presented at Santa Clara University School of Law’s fifth Leadership Education Roundtable.

David Levine speaks at four universities on law, culture and technology

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Elon Law Professor David Levine presented recently at Chapman University School of Law, Duke University School of Law, Santa Clara University School of Law and the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law.

David Crowe speaks on genocide and law at Stetson

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David M. Crowe, a professor of legal history at the School of Law, and professor of history in the department of History and Geography, gave a series of lectures at the Stetson University College of Law on March 6 and 7.

Talent show and open mic night - April 25

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Have a joke to share? A song to sing? A skit to perform? Share it at the annual talent show sponsored by the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. This event is scheduled for Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Stumbles.

The Honorable Catherine C. Eagles to deliver Elon Law’s 2013 Commencement Address

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The Honorable Catherine C. Eagles, United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, will deliver Elon University School of Law's 2013 Commencement address on May 25.

Elon Law moot court board completes successful spring competition season

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On March 9, the Elon Law team of Jenifer McCrea L'13, Christian Robin L'14 and John Warren L'13 advanced from preliminary rounds to reach the regional semifinals of the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition in Washington, D.C.

Elder Law Clinic featured in NCBA publication

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Gray Matters, the official publication of the Elder Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA), highlights Elon’s Elder Law Clinic in the March 2013 edition.