A hub of learning, lawyering, leadership and entrepreneurship

The faculty, students and alumni of Elon Law contribute to the improvement of law and policy through cutting-edge scholarship, significant professional service and outstanding achievement in their areas of practice.

<p>Elon Law Professor Robert Parrish moderated a Sept. 23 forum titled, &quot;Beyond Ferguson: A Frank Discussion of Race, Policing, and the 4th Amendment.&quot; The panel featured scholars from several colleges and universities, as well as&nbsp;city elected and appointed executives.&nbsp;</p>
Elon Law’s intensive engagement with legal, business, public and nonprofit sectors reflects its commitment to an educational approach that is grounded in experiential learning. The professional activity of Elon Law professors, students and alumni not only influences law and policy, it creates networks and relationships that open doors of opportunity for all members of the law school community. As a hub of learning, lawyering, leadership and entrepreneurship, Elon Law encourages, fosters and celebrates the innovations and professional interests of all members of its community.

In the fall of 2014 alone, Elon Law and its faculty, students and alumni have advanced law and legal education substantially, reflected in the following highlights of news and events:
 

<span style=”font-size: 11px; line-height: 20.0012912750244px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);”>Co//ab, a co-working facility for entrepreneurs and startup businesses, opened Nov. 17 in downtown Greensboro, one block from Elon Law, thanks to the combined efforts of the Greensboro Partnership, Entrepreneur Connection, Action Greensboro, the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation and Elon University. Elon Law students in the Small Business &amp; Entrepreneurship Clinic will advise emerging businesses at Col//ab on legal matters. Pictured: Steven D. House, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Elon University, with Cecelia Thompson '05, director of Action Greensboro, at the grand opening of Co//ab</span>.&nbsp;
ELON LAW EVENTS

Elon Law welcomes national leader combating elder abuse

Elon fosters creation of new entrepreneurship facility in Greensboro

Law review symposium examines media, regulatory and labor issues in college sports

Elon forum probes law enforcement use of public surveillance technologies

Experience takes center stage at Supreme Court candidate forum

Elon Law forum explores race, policing and 4th Amendment

Chief Justice Mark Martin recognized with Elon Law’s Leadership in the Law Award

Robert J. Grey, Jr. calls on Elon Law students to be guardians of the Constitution, trustees of the justice system
 

Elon Law hosts recurring Receptions with the Legal Community, strengthening relationships between students, faculty, alumni and members of the practicing bar, including lawyers who serve as mentors to Elon Law students.
FACULTY NEWS

David M. Crowe presents research on international law

Henry Gabriel advances scholarship on international trade law

Steve Friedland featured in 2014 President’s Report

Eric Fink authors article on federal grand jury indictment of Massey Energy CEO

Enrique Armijo named an Advisor at The Free State Foundation

Chris Leupold named Executive Leadership Coach

Faith Rivers James named Associate Dean for Experiential Learning and Leadership

Learn more about the influence of Elon Law faculty members in law and policy here.

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STUDENT NEWS

New Moot Court Board members announced

2014 Intramural Moot Court champions announced

Genna Petre selected for U.S. Attorney General’s Honors Program

Life changing student work in the Humanitarian Immigration Law Clinic featured in Times-News

Elon Law students excel in summer employment

Elon Law welcomes the Class of 2017

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ALUMNI NEWS

Steven “Luke” Spencer L ’09: Giving victims a voice within the U.S. military

Elon Law alumnae Allison Lukanich L’12 and Natalie Teague L’09 represent latino women and children seeking asylum in U.S.

Elon Law alumnae Melanie Crenshaw L’09 and A.T. Debnam L’09 earn certification as family law specialists by the NC State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Elon Law alumna Tiffany Atkins featured in Associated Press for her role in innovative approach to stop domestic violence

Gwendolyn Lewis named Alumni Director at Elon Law

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