Articles by Michael Abernethy
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In a hero’s footsteps: Trey McClenny L’26 finds his path at Elon Law
November 7, 2025
Dave “Shoe Ball” McClenny ’49 was a WWII hero whose footprints are preserved at a monument in Belgium honoring American servicemembers. His grandson, Trey McClenny L’25, was recently elected Student Bar Association president at Elon Law in Greensboro.
Elon Law students find voice through verse at annual poetry slam
October 31, 2025
The "High Rhymes & Misdemeanors" Poetry Slam united poets laureate, students and faculty from Elon Law’s Greensboro and Charlotte campuses in a celebration of creative expression marking the National Day on Writing.
Elon Law’s Cheri Beasley honored for career of service, integrity and leadership
October 24, 2025
The former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and Elon Law’s Sandra Day O’Connor Professor was recognized by the N.C. Supreme Court Historical Society for her trailblazing influence and steadfast leadership.
Elon Law professor grows national leadership in real estate law, legal education
October 23, 2025
Assistant Professor Rosa Newman recently became chair of the American Bar Association’s Real Property, Trusts, and Estates Section Legal Education Committee and a contributing editor of Property JOTWELL.
Cardozo Law wins Chief Justices’ Cup at Elon Law’s 2025 moot court competition
October 21, 2025
Hosted by the student-run Moot Court Board, the 16th Billings, Exum, and Frye National Moot Court Competition featured 42 teams from 25 law schools across the country that argued the constitutional merits of a fictional lawsuit around First Amendment protections of public school employees and students.
On Residency at USA Lacrosse with Nyla Lewis L’25
October 20, 2025
Nyla Lewis L’25 completed her residency with USA Lacrosse’s general counsel, helping the organization prepare for the Olympic Games and affirming her path toward sports and entertainment law.
On Residency at Bell Partners with Adriana Hernandez Ordonez L’25
October 16, 2025
Adriana Hernandez Ordonez L’25 strengthened her skills in real estate and commercial law with the legal team at Bell Partners in Greensboro, gaining valuable practical experience through Elon Law’s signature Residency-in-Practice Program.
Law journal event examines constitutional rights in criminal and immigration proceedings
October 15, 2025
A panel discussion hosted by We the People: Elon Law’s Constitutional Journal explored recent changes in immigration enforcement and why attorneys and the courts are vital to preserving due process and the Fourth Amendment's protections.
Law and the Prophets Symposium to examine housing insecurity in Greensboro
October 13, 2025
Local leaders and legal experts will discuss issues around housing insecurity at the Nov. 6 symposium, “Neighboring in a Time of Need,” co-hosted by Elon Law and West Market Street United Methodist Church.
Karrington Wallace L’25 named first recipient of Dean George R. Johnson Scholarship
October 13, 2025
The Dean George R. Johnson Scholarship recognizes excellence, intellect, and integrity, exemplified by inaugural recipient Karrington Wallace L’25, a first-generation law student planning a career in civil rights law.