Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Elon Law hosts ABA Client Counseling Regional Competition
March 13, 2026
The School of Law hosted 14 teams from eight law schools in the American Bar Association’s regional competition accentuating advocates' client advising skills.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jodi Kantor to deliver Elon Law leadership lecture
March 12, 2026
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.
Elon Law named a top law school for student access, opportunity by National Jurist
March 6, 2026
The National Jurist gave Elon Law an “A” in its “Justice & Opportunity” ratings, listing the school in its inaugural honor roll for student access, persistence and professional support. Elon Law is the only law school in North Carolina listed by the influential legal journal.
Board of Trustees promotes three Elon Law faculty members
March 5, 2026
President Connie Ledoux Book announced new promotions and tenure for Elon University faculty who included Patricia Perkins, Rosa Newman and Srikanth Reddy at Elon Law.
Elon Law’s Margaret Dudley honored with state’s Dogwood Award for service
February 19, 2026
The annual awards bestowed by the North Carolina Attorney General recognize service that keeps people “safe, healthy and happy in their communities.” Dudley directs Elon Law’s Emergency Legal Services Program.
Kristian Ellis L’26 recognized as a top advocate at National Trial Competition Regional
February 17, 2026
Ellis was joined by seven classmates on the law school's Mock Trial team at the National Trial Competition Regional held at Wake Forest University on Feb. 6-8.
Meet Elon Law’s Inclusive Excellence Fellows for 2025-26
February 11, 2026
Jsaela Barrow L’26, Jennifer Carbajal L’26, Tarrah Casey L’26, Adriana Hernandez Ordonez L’25, and Elyanna Smith L’26 join Associate Professor Chrystal Clodomir in enhancing teaching, learning and community at Elon Law.
Elon Law to resume normal operations Wed., Feb. 4
January 30, 2026
Elon Law teams advance at national moot court competition
January 28, 2026
Four second-year law students competed in the Hassell National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition at Regent University’s School of Law.
Elon Law remembers former N.C. Chief Justice Rhoda Billings, founding advisory board member
January 6, 2026
Billings’ career in the courtroom and classroom shaped her service to the School of Law, which in 2011 established the annual Billings, Exum, and Frye National Moot Court Competition to honor her and other chief justices on the school’s advisory board.