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Elon Law students join leadership of ABA Law Student Division

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.

Elon Law students participate in international arbitration conference

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. 

Judge Teresa Vincent recognized at Women’s Law Association dinner

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.

Elon Law students recognized for pro bono service 

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. 

Elon Law students elect new leadership

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.

Women's Law Association hosts fifth annual Barbara Sullivan 5K Race

Elon Law students Kelsey Roth, Joe Doren, Janison Dillon and Kristen Seum won the team competition in the race. Alex Hazel L’09 won the women’s category and Andy Rinehart won the men’s category.

Business Law Association hosts third annual golf tournament

Elon Law alumni Haynes Dallas L’09, Michael Eldredge L’10 and Ryan Stewart L’09, with guest Brandon Ellisen, won the Business Law Association's third inaugural golf tournament on March 2. 

Trial by Ice: Olympian Emily Azevedo speaks at Elon Law
Far from the typical attorneys and legal scholars that the Elon Law Leadership Fellows often welcome to speak at the law school, Olympic bobsledder Emily Azevedo proved that leadership comes in all forms. On March 13, Azevedo, a member of the Women’s Olympic Bobsled Team, spoke to students about the struggles and triumphs that led to her successful completion of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.
Julie Dogan featured in North Carolina Bar Association video
Elon Law student Julie Dogan describes her experiences bobsledding as a member of the America’s Cup Team, World Cup Team and World Championship team in the NCBA’s “IN Focus” video series.
The Honorable Catherine C. Eagles to deliver Elon Law’s 2013 Commencement Address
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
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.
Leadership Fellows join forces to address global and local challenges
Elon University School of Law's Leadership Fellows hosted a second annual Leadership Academy on February 16, welcoming Elon University's Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows to collaborate in the examination of global problems and local solutions.
Elon team excels at national moot court competition
The Elon Law team of Chantelle Lytle, Jason Senges and Adam Spivey advanced from preliminary rounds to reach the quarterfinals of the William B. Spong Moot Court Tournament at William & Mary School of Law.
Study abroad fair presents law students with international opportunities
Elon Law’s Study Abroad/International Fair, held February 1, included representatives from five law schools who spoke with students about opportunities for international study.
Elon Law student elected to top ABA post
David Lambert, a member of the Class of 2014 at Elon Law, has been elected Governor of the American Bar Association Fourth Circuit Law Student Division representing 17 law schools in four states. His election occurred at the spring meeting of the ABA’s Fourth Circuit Law Student Division, held at Elon Law on February 9.
Elon hosts ABA Fourth Circuit Law Student Division Meeting
On February 9, Elon Law hosted the spring meeting of the ABA Fourth Circuit Law Student Division. Three Elon Law students contributed significantly to planning this event: David Lambert L'14, who served as a Lieutenant Governor of the Fourth Circuit Division in 2012 and was elected Governor of the Division at the spring meeting, Jenifer McCrea L’13, who served as Elon Law’s student representative to the ABA this year, and Bill White L’14, who served as Elon Law’s associate student representative to the ABA.
Law student report on study abroad as “a new way of seeing things”
Third-year Elon Law students Jenifer McCrea and Ashley Poling recently coordinated a forum exploring the benefits of study abroad experiences for law students. In the following article, Poling reports on the panel and reflects on the benefits of international study.
Kaitlin Shimansky receives Women of Justice Award
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly selected Kaitlin Shimansky, a member of the Class of 2013 at Elon University School of Law, as an inaugural Women of Justice Award honoree.
Moot Court team advances to quarterfinals and wins best brief award at national legal ethics and professionalism competition
Third-year Elon Law students Jennifer Meeks Mickle and Will Drath excelled at the Third Annual Legal Ethics and Professionalism Moot Court Competition at Mercer University School of Law on November 16-17. In a strong field of 22 teams from law schools across the country, the team reached the quarterfinals and took Best Petitioner’s Brief honors.
Law student project a finalist in national job creation challenge
In an attempt to change the way we discuss, debate and educate ourselves about legislation, third-year law student Matthew Wilcut is launching, what he calls, a social network for we, the people.
Students lead Pro Bono Week at Elon Law
Law students participated in public service work and professional forums through Pro Bono Week at Elon Law. Events were hosted in conjunction with the American Bar Association’s annual National Celebration of Pro Bono.
Elon Law students reach quarterfinals and take best brief honors at national moot court competition
Two teams from Elon were quarterfinalists at the Twelfth Annual Leroy R. Hassell, Sr. National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition at Regent University School of Law on October 26-27. The Elon teams were comprised of third-year students Sarah Boshears, Grant Buckner, Gwendolyn Lewis, and Daniel Harris.
Public interest stipend supports student work in Public Defender's office
The Public Interest Law Society (PILS) at Elon Law was able to provide Elizabeth Duncan, L’13, with a stipend to support her public interest internship over the summer of 2012.
2012 Journal of Leadership and the Law published
The second edition of the online Journal of Leadership and the Law, published October 17, includes interviews with accomplished lawyers about leadership in the judiciary and in immigration law, as well as student articles about the Conference on Law and Leadership and the value of interdisciplinary work, multilingualism and receptiveness to effective leadership in the law.
2012 Intramural Moot Court champions announced
Fourteen students were selected to join the law school’s Moot Court Board after the Fifth Annual Elon Law Intramural Moot Court Competition. David Lambert and Christian Robin won the final round of the competition held on October 1.
David Gergen speaks on 2012 elections at advisory board luncheon with law students
Elon Law students had the opportunity to meet and mingle with the members of Elon University’s Law School Advisory Board and to hear remarks from advisory board chairman David Gergen during a luncheon held at the law school on September 18.
Elon Law's Class of 2015 volunteers across Greensboro
Incoming law students got an early start in giving back to Greensboro during the Elon Reaches Out day of service.
Judge Catherine Eagles honored at Women’s Law Association annual dinner
United States District Court Judge Catherine Eagles was honored by the Elon Law Women’s Law Association (WLA) for her accomplishments in the legal community at the WLA's fifth annual Women in the Profession Dinner.
Dean’s Reception for the Class of 2012 celebrates student achievement
On the eve of Commencement Exercises, members of the Class of 2012 took time to celebrate all they had achieved collectively and to recognize individual achievements of their peers.
Ben Snyder receives annual Elon Law award for leadership and professionalism
Ben Snyder is the 2012 recipient of Elon University School of Law’s highest honor for a graduating student, the David Gergen Award for Leadership and Professionalism.
Black Law Students Association recognizes graduating students
The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at Elon Law held its annual reception and dinner honoring third-year law students on April 20. Angela Gray of Gray Newell, LLP in Raleigh, North Carolina delivered the event's keynote address.
Elon Law students provide free tax services for the elderly
Law students helped 391 low-income residents of Guilford County to obtain more than $360,000 in tax refunds.
Legal reception honors students’ pro bono and community service
At Elon Law's sixth and final reception with the legal community for the academic year, the law school recognized students for pro bono and community service. Henry Isaacson, senior partner of Isaacson Isaacson Sheridan & Fountain, LLP, spoke on the importance of pro bono work.
Elon Law students elect new leadership
The student body at Elon Law recently elected a new slate of Student Bar Association (SBA) leaders for the 2012-13 academic year. Gwendolyn Lewis will serve as President.
Elon Law student commemorates anniversary of the Lebanese Cedar Revolution
Mitch Baroody, a member of the Class of 2014 at Elon Law, participated in a March 19 Washington, DC event to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Lebanese Cedar Revolution. The event featured U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman and Ambassador to Lebanon Maura Connelly.
Women's Law Association holds Race for Women's Health
The fourth annual race raised more than $2,000 to support Alzheimer's disease research with upward of 170 people entering the event.
Mock trial teams compete in Tennessee and Washington, D.C.
Competing nationally for the first time since the mock trial program was established, members of Elon Law's Student Advocacy Board recently traveled to Tennessee and Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Trial Competition (NTC) and the Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC), respectively, earning high marks from competition judges and faculty.
Elon Law students earn team and individual honors in national moot court competitions
On January 24, members of the Moot Court Board at Elon Law built on a series of achievements in recent months, with Beth Klein and Chris McLain finishing in the top eight teams at the 35th annual J. Braxton Craven, Jr. Memorial Competition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The competition drew 24 teams from law schools across the country.
Federalist Society hosts debate on judicial selection
The Elon Law chapter of The Federalist Society hosted a debate at the law school on January 11 between University of Kansas School of Law Professor Stephen Ware and Duke Law Professor Paul Carrington about the best way to select judges.
Elon Law students selected to edit law and business journal
Anna Arnopolsky, Robert Garner and Dominic Longo, all third-year law students at Elon, were selected by the editorial board of the Journal of Legal Studies in Business (JLSB) to serve as law student staff editors.
Elon Law student testifies before state commission
On January 6, Austin Morris L'12 testified before the North Carolina General Statutes Commission on law governing the naming of debtors on financing statements.
Elon Law students provide free legal services for first responders
More than thirty law students participated in the North Carolina Bar Association's Wills for Heroes program on Dec. 17.
Elon Law students establish Pro Bono Board
The Pro Bono Board will support pro bono initiatives at Elon Law, encourage the student body to participate in pro bono endeavors, and recognize students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to pro bono service.
Brennan Aberle defends Occupy Wall Street movement in News and Record op-ed
Elon law student A. Brennan Aberle '12 writes in a Sunday, Oct. 23 News and Record op-ed that, "Occupy Wall Street is about evening the odds for people whose voices don’t echo as strongly on Capitol Hill."
Elon law students launch Journal of Leadership and the Law
The first edition of the online Journal of Leadership and the Law was published as a special section of the Elon University School of Law website on October 21. The publication includes articles by lawyers and scholars of law, as well as interviews with attorneys in leadership positions, exploring various dimensions of leadership in the legal profession.
Student groups host Action Panel on Marriage Equality
Student organizations at Elon Law hosted an Oct. 11 panel discussion on marriage equality prompted by the North Carolina General Assembly's recent decision to allow a same-sex marriage ban amendment to go before voters in the May 2012 elections.
Federalist Society hosts dialogue about the International Criminal Court
On Sept. 19, Professor Ronald Rychlak of the University of Mississipi School of Law spoke to Elon Law students about the International Criminal Court (ICC) and how it affects international conflicts and peace negotiations. Elon Law's Federalist Society organized the event.
Women’s Law Society Hosts Annual Welcome Event
On Sept. 22, the Women's Law Society (WLA) hosted its annual "Little Black Dress" party. The event creates an opportunity for WLA's leadership to introduce new members to the group.
Elon Law’s Phi Alpha Delta receives national awards
Elon Law's Hooper Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) received two national awards in September at the Phi Alpha Delta District XXV Conference. The awards were: The Most Outstanding Chapter in District XXV for the 2010-11 Academic Year and The "Meet or Beat Recruitment Award" for the 2010-11 Academic Year.
Public Interest Law Society provides student-funded stipends for summer internships
Elon Law's Public Interest Law Society provided Public Interest Endowment Stipends to Class of 2013 members Melodie Menzer and Kaitlin Shimansky in support of summer 2011 internships with legal counsel for the Guardian ad Litem program in Wake County, N.C. and the Orleans Public Defenders in New Orleans, Louisiana, respectively.