Jodi Kantor’s New York Times investigations — from the U.S. Supreme Court, to the #MeToo movement and workplace reforms — will be the focus of Elon Law's Bryan Distinguished Leadership Lecture in a May 6, 2026, program that is free and open to the public.
One of the nation’s most influential investigative journalists comes to Greensboro in May for an Elon University School of Law Distinguished Leadership Lecture presented by The Joseph M. Bryan Foundation.
Jodi Kantor, a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter whose work has reshaped national conversations about power, accountability, and the law, will share insights on leadership, her ongoing reporting around the U.S. Supreme Court, and the role of journalism in strengthening democratic institutions.
The Joseph M. Bryan Distinguished Leadership Lecture featuring Jodi Kantor
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Proximity Hotel, Weaver Room (704 Green Valley Road, Greensboro)
While there is no cost and tickets are not required, guests are encouraged to let Elon Law know of plans to attend by RSVPing or by calling 336-279-9200. Seats are limited. For large group information, contact Elon Law Events Coordinator Delia Rhodes at drhodes4@elon.edu.
The Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series presented by The Joseph M. Bryan Foundation is an integral part of Elon Law’s commitment to learning, lawyering and leadership. Endowed through a generous gift from The Joseph M. Bryan Foundation of Greensboro, North Carolina, the series brings accomplished leaders from a variety of disciplines to Elon University to share their experiences and perspectives with students and faculty.
About Jodi Kantor
An investigative journalist who examines power, law, gender, technology and American institutions, Jodi Kantor’s reporting has won her the industry’s top accolades — including the Pulitzer Prize. Perhaps more impressive, her work has led to reforms in workplace policy at major corporations, influenced national debates about equality and accountability, and informed scrutiny of our nation’s highest court and officials.
Kantor is widely known for her role, alongside colleague Megan Twohey, in uncovering decades of sexual abuse allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein. Their reporting helped ignite the global #MeToo movement and earned the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. The investigation later became the best-selling book “She Said,” adapted into an acclaimed feature film.
In recent years, Kantor has focused on the U.S. Supreme Court, producing scrupulous reporting that has brought renewed attention to the Court’s internal dynamics, ethics, and processes. Less concerned with decisions issued by the court, she instead focuses on the behavior and personalities of justices whose influence and actions inform the final word in the rule of law.
Her journalism has also driven significant workplace reforms. Investigations into labor conditions and automated scheduling systems influenced policy changes at companies including Amazon and Starbucks, while her reporting on working mothers inspired the creation of the first free-standing lactation pods now common in airports and public spaces.
Earlier in her career, she covered President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama for The New York Times and authored the best-selling book, “The Obamas,” offering a behind-the-scenes look at their leadership and life in the White House.
In April 2026, Kantor will publish “How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work,” exploring how individuals find purpose and direction in their professional lives.
Through her reporting and writing, Kantor offers a distinctive perspective on leadership grounded in curiosity, courage and public service.
About Elon Law
Elon Law is the preeminent school for engaged and experiential learning in law. With a focus on learning by doing, it integrates traditional classroom instruction with a required residency-in-practice field placement for all full-time students during the winter or spring of their second year. The law school’s distinctive full-time curriculum provides a logically sequenced program of professional preparation and is accomplished in 2.5 years, which offers exceptional value by lowering tuition and permitting graduates early entry into their careers.
Elon Law has graduated nearly 2,000 alumni since opening its doors in downtown Greensboro in 2006. Its annual enrollment now tops 500 students. The law school is regularly featured in PreLaw Magazine’s “Best Schools for Practical Training” rankings, maintaining a Top 10 placement and an A+ rating each year since 2023. Elon Law was also among schools highlighted by Bloomberg Law in 2023 for its innovative approach to student development.
Elon University has applied to the American Bar Association to open a full-time, 2.5-year J.D. program in Charlotte beginning in fall 2027. The Elon Law Flex Program, a part-time, in-person program of legal study, launched there in 2024. Designed for students balancing work, family and other commitments to earn their J.D. in under four years, it enrolled its second cohort in fall 2025.