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Triad Business Journal praises Davis in July 18 cover article
Editor Justin Catanoso says Elon University School of Law Dean Leary Davis "has the energetic, detail-oriented soul of an entrepreneur," and calls him "one of the legends in legal education" in North Carolina. Davis steps down as dean Aug. 1, but Catanoso notes his continued role in shaping the school's curriculum and focus on leadership.
Kantlehner speaks with The Business Journal on law firm merger
Margaret Robison Kantlehner, associate dean for external relations at Elon University School of Law, was quoted by The Business Journal in a story on the merger of a prominent Greensboro law firm published in the July 18-24 edition.
Streib discusses women and crime on WUNC radio
Victor Streib, visiting professor in the Elon University School of Law, was a guest on "The State of Things," WUNC radio's statewide program, on July 16. Streib discussed women and crime on the program with host Frank Stasio.
New faculty member: Tom Noble, visiting professor of law
Thomas Noble joins the Elon Law faculty full-time after previous service to the school as an adjunct professor, teaching courses in legal writing and trial advocacy. He previously worked with the Greensboro firm of Tuggle Duggins & Meschan, P.A., where he concentrated on commercial litigation and labor and employment matters.
Davis to step down as Elon University School of Law Dean
Leary Davis, founding dean of the Elon University School of Law, will step down as dean on August 1. He will remain with the school as founding dean emeritus and professor of law, and will continue to teach courses in the law school.
New faculty member: Thomas Molony, assistant professor of law
Tom Molony joins the Elon faculty after practicing law with the Charlotte firm of Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson. His practice focused on corporate and commercial law, public finance and bankruptcy.
New faculty member: Henry Gabriel, visiting professor of law
Henry Gabriel comes to Elon from Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans, where he has served on the faculty since 1984. Since 1998, he has been the De Van Daggett Professor of Law, teaching courses in contracts, commercial law, Federal appellate advocacy, international arbitration and international business transactions.
New faculty member: Peter Hoffman, visiting professor of law
A renowned expert in litigation and advocacy skills, Peter Hoffman joins the Elon law faculty after serving for the past year as Fulbright Senior Scholar at Chinese University in Hong Kong. Prior to that, he was director of the Blakeley Advocacy Institute at the University of Houston Law Center. Hoffman has served as the Neibel Professor of Law and the Newell H. Blakeley Chair in Evidence at Houston and has served as director of clinical legal education since 2005.
New faculty member: Larry A. Hammond, visiting professor of law
Larry A. Hammond joins the Elon faculty in Fall 2008 while on sabbatical from the law firm of Osborn Maledon, P.A. in Phoenix, Ariz. Hammond served as law clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justices Hugo Black and Lewis Powell, Jr., and was assistant special prosecutor for the U.S. Justice Department’s Watergate Special Prosecution Force in 1973-74.
Elon Law achieves American Bar Association approval
The Elon University School of Law has been granted provisional accreditation by the American Bar Association, substantially meeting ABA standards for curriculum, faculty, facilities, funding, library and admissions. The ABA approval, achieved at the earliest possible date under accreditation guidelines, means that Elon Law graduates may take bar exams in any U.S. jurisdiction and may practice professionally with full rights after passing the bar.
Maurice and Burney Jennings endow Elon Law professorship
A $500,000 gift from Maurice Jennings Sr. ’57 and his wife, Linda, and Maurice “Burney” Jennings Jr. ’87 and his wife, Dina '87, will establish an endowed professorship at the Elon University School of Law. The gift includes an estate gift from Burney Jennings, an Elon trustee.
Elon Law students selected for N.C. summer internships
Four Elon Law students are among 100 North Carolina college, graduate and law students selected for 10-week summer internships with state agencies this summer. They are Lila Riley, Stephanie Fabricius, Melanie Crenshaw and David Morrow. Read this note for details..
Jackson portrait sales to fund Elon Law scholarships
Former U.S. president and hero of the War of 1812, Andrew Jackson will help fund an endowed scholarship at Elon University’s School of Law – through the sales commissions of reproductions of his portrait.
Elon Law hosts conference on Financial Assistance to Public Interest Attorneys
Elon Law hosted a state-wide conference organized by the North Carolina Legal Education Assistance Foundation (NCLEAF) on May 22. The group heard a presentation by Heather Jarvis of Equal Justice Works on the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 which provides exciting opportunities for income-based repayment and loan forgiveness options for public interest attorneys.
Elon Law summer school 2008 offerings announced
Elon Law will hold two sessions of summer school this year. Read this note for details...
Elon Law recommended for provisional approval
The Accreditation Committee of the American Bar Association has recommended provisional approval for Elon University School of Law, and a final decision will be made June 6-8. Read more about this step in the ABA approval process...
Education is essential issue for next president, Hunt says
Championing a cause which has been central to his life as a public figure, former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt wants "the next president to be a great education president." Hunt's remarks came Tuesday, April 29, during the final Joseph M. Bryan Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series event of the 2007-2008 academic year at the Proximity Hotel in Greensboro...
Next president faces extraordinary challenges, Gergen says
Former presidential adviser and national political commentator David Gergen said the next presidency "is going to be the toughest we've seen in a long time," and said the three remaining candidates for the Oval Office all bring unique strengths to the race. Gergen's comments came April 29 during a breakfast to benefit the scholarship program at Elon University School of Law. Details...
Elon Law first-year registration begins Aug. 7
Registration for first-year Elon Law students begins Aug. 7, with orientation activities beginning on Friday, Aug. 8.
Law students learn evidence-gathering techniques from experts
Elon law students dusted for fingerprints and tested for invisible blood Friday, April 25 during "CSI Greensboro," an event which featured the various techniques used by crime scene investigators. Details...
McElveen-Hunter discusses leadership, adversity during Bryan Lecture
The Joseph M. Bryan Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series continued Wednesday, Feb. 20, as Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, chairman of the American Red Cross and former U.S. Ambassador to Finland, discussed her experiences with students, faculty and special guests at Elon University School of Law. Details…
Peters facilitates training session for legal educators
Marty Peters, professor of legal education, recently offered a one-day training session to a group of legal educators in New York City. Details...
Law school's moot court teams post strong showings in spring competitions
A successful spring for moot court teams from Elon law came to a close March 28-29, as Elon participated in the John J. Gibbons National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition at Seton Hall Law School. Details on this competition and others earlier this semester...
Women's Law Association honors local attorney during Women in the Profession dinner
The Women's Law Association honored a longtime advocate for women's rights during its first Women in the Profession dinner, held Friday, April 4 at the law school. Details...
Students take part in NCBA's 4ALL public service day
More than 20 students from the Elon law school spent Friday, April 4 donating their time and talents to the North Carolina Bar Association's 4ALL campaign, which offers free legal advice to citizens statewide. Details...
McAlister presents at law teachers conference
Bonnie McAlister, executive coach in residence at Elon University School of Law, presented a paper at the Association of Law Teachers (ALT) conference, held March 16-18 at St. Anne's College of Oxford University.
Defending "disgusting speech" is part of civil liberties work, attorney says
Greensboro attorney Seth Cohen, who has represented clients in a number of high profile civil liberties cases, talked about his work defending the Bill of Rights during a session with Elon law students March 19. The program was sponsored by the ACLU chapter at the law school. Details...
OutLaw hosts forum featuring gay, lesbian attorneys
Passion, excitement are crucial to success, Melvin says
Former Greensboro mayor Jim Melvin told an audience at Greensboro's Empire Room Friday, March 7 that people enjoy making a difference and will support a project if it is rooted in a good idea. Melvin shared his perspectives on leadership and community involvement during the latest Joseph M. Bryan Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series program. Details...
Former Commerce Department official discusses international trade with law students
Death penalty expert's report finds N.C. among national leaders in females sentenced to die
North Carolina has accounted for approximately 10 percent of the death sentences handed out to American females in the current death penalty era (1973-present), and the state trails only California and Texas in the number of female offenders sentenced to death during that same time period. See details from the latest report by Elon University School of Law faculty member Victor Streib...
Civil rights pioneer delivers Diversity Day address at Elon Law
Julius Chambers, whose work as a civil rights attorney made school desegregation a reality in Charlotte and many other cities, told prospective law students that the poor and uneducated need advocates to fight on their behalf. Chambers' remarks came during the first Diversity Day at Elon University School of Law on Feb. 9.
Inaugural Moot Court teams successful in competition
Englar, Grant quoted in Business Journal story on international law
Moot Court teams competing in Virginia, South Carolina this week
Elon law's bar review program employs proven methods
Gubernatorial candidate Orr to visit Elon law school, Jan. 31
Retired North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr, a 2008 Republican gubernatorial candidate, will visit with students, faculty and staff at Elon University School of Law from 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31. Details...
Fink to publish article in Notre Dame Law Review
Death penalty expert Streib joins law school faculty
Victor Streib, a noted national authority on the death penalty and its application to women and juveniles, will teach spring semester courses in criminal law and criminal procedure. Details...
Greensboro mayor tells law students city needs their talents
Building social capital and relationships in the community were key platforms in Yvonne Johnson's successful campaign to become Greensboro mayor last fall. During a visit with second-year students at Elon University School of Law Friday, Jan. 18, Johnson asked for their help in making Greensboro a better place to live and work. Details...