Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Elon Law Flex Program welcomes 47 students in second cohort
August 19, 2025
The Elon Law Flex Program, a part-time, in-person program of legal study for place-bound students at Elon University’s Charlotte campus, welcomed its second cohort in Fall 2025.
U.S. judge to new Elon Law Flex Program students: ‘You are now among the guardians of democracy’
August 15, 2025
The Elon Law Flex Program in Charlotte enrolled its second cohort of 47 students during New Student Convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Elon University’s Charlotte center. The Flex Program is a part-time, in-person, evening program for place-bound students in the Charlotte area.
Elon remembers Greensboro’s Jim Melvin, a founding force behind Elon Law
August 13, 2025
Former Greensboro mayor and Bryan Foundation president and CEO Jim Melvin was an early visionary supporter of the School of Law, establishing the downtown Greensboro campus in support of “a law school with a difference.” He died Aug. 10, 2025, at the age of 91.
Meet the Elon Law Class of 2027
August 8, 2025
The 182 students in Elon University School of Law’s largest-ever class represent 31 states, 90 undergraduate institutions and hold a variety of experiences in the law and service.
Elon Law Convocation message to Class of 2027: ‘Cultivate character’
August 6, 2025
The Hon. John Morris L’10, the law school’s first graduate to become a Superior Court judge, urged Elon Law’s largest-ever class to commit themselves to diligence, service and perseverance during ceremonies held Aug. 5, 2025, in Elon University's Alumni Gym.
McClanahan L’14 wins ABA ‘Top 40 Young Lawyers’ award
July 28, 2025
Blaire McClanahan L'14 was recognized by the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division with the "On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers" award for the difference she's making in the legal field and community.
Elon Law ranked a ‘Best Law School’ by Princeton Review for 10th straight year
July 24, 2025
The popular college guide’s “Best Law Schools for 2025” includes Elon Law and student praise for its innovative, skills-based curriculum and exceptional faculty and staff.
Elon Law professor turns legal expertise, travels into gripping crime fiction
July 22, 2025
Associate Professor of Law Sara Ochs published her second thriller, “This Stays Between Us,” this summer. Set around a college study abroad trip to Australia that turns deadly, the narrative jumps timelines and leads readers on a suspense-filled race for the truth.
NCBA honors Legal Aid’s Jonathan Perry L’10 for Hurricane Helene assistance
July 14, 2025
Elon Law alumnus Jonathan Perry, Western Region manager for Legal Aid of North Carolina and managing attorney at Legal Aid’s Foothills Office in Morganton, received the North Carolina Bar Association’s Greenblatt Outstanding Lawyer Award at its annual meeting June 25-28.
David Gergen, presidential adviser, principled leader and founding chair of Elon Law advisory board, dies at 83
July 11, 2025
Committed to public service, political engagement and civil rights, Gergen was instrumental in moving Elon University forward and establishing the School of Law.