Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Elon Law Intramural Moot Court Competition names top student advocates
June 4, 2025
Elon Law students in the Class of 2026 made oral arguments in a fictional federal lawsuit on appeal involving the Fair Labor Standards Act and exceptions for religious organizations.
Elon Law faculty present at 2025 Carolinas Colloquium
May 28, 2025
The biennial event for legal research and writing faculty in North and South Carolina included presentations by Elon Law faculty in student engagement and ABA standards for legal writing professors.
Elon Law alum selected as Equal Justice Works Fellow
May 27, 2025
Naisha Mercury L’24 is one of 60 selected for the fellowship in public interest law for her project aimed at reforming reproductive health access within the prison system.
Elon Law alumni take oath, begin ‘incredible journey’ as licensed attorneys
May 23, 2025
A May swearing-in ceremony to the North Carolina and federal courts hosted by the Greensboro Bar Association marked the professional achievements of members of the Class of 2024.
Elon Law hosts U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
May 20, 2025
In addition to hearing oral arguments in three cases, judges with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit met with students and faculty during a two-day visit to the Greensboro campus. Judges advised students to be ‘guardians of the rule of law.’
Elon Law alum named among Triad’s ‘Outstanding Women in Business’
May 9, 2025
The Hon. Carrie Vickery L’09 was honored by the Triad business Journal for her professional achievements, leadership and community involvement in its annual recognition of women in business.
Elon Law scholar: Congress should act to protect juvenile delinquents tried as adults
May 7, 2025
A new law review article by Assistant Professor of Law Erin Fitzgerald advocates national reform to juvenile court jurisdiction rules.
Elon Law symposium promotes higher education’s role in upholding rule of law
May 6, 2025
The “On the Rule of Law” Symposium, co-sponsored by the UNC Greensboro, featured faculty from both institutions speaking to the importance of due process and the checks and balances essential to democracy at home and abroad.
Legal writing expert delivers productivity, teaching strategies at Elon Law
April 16, 2025
Kathy Vinson, of Suffolk University Law School, presented workshops at the school’s downtown Greensboro campus as an Association of Legal Writing Directors Distinguished Speaker.
N.C. Gov., A.G. highlight value of Guilford County Family Justice Center
April 15, 2025
At a press conference urging raised awareness of sexual violence and its impact on communities, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson spotlighted the Guilford County Family Justice Center, where Elon Law staff and students provide emergency legal services.