Articles by Michael Abernethy
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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.
Elon Law to host ‘On the Rule of Law’ Symposium
April 11, 2025
The one-day symposium will address current events in the US and internationally, and bolster support for equal application of the law. The event is a joint effort between Elon University School of Law and the University of North Carolina Greensboro’s Lloyd International Honors College.
N.C. Court of Appeals holds hearings at Elon Law
April 8, 2025
Elon Law students met with judges on the North Carolina Court of Appeals and watched the court in session. The court heard oral arguments in two cases: one involving statutes around claims of professional malpractice, and another involving an injury sustained during a high school lacrosse game.
Gov. Josh Stein appoints Elon Law alum as District Court Judge
April 2, 2025
Tia Hudgins Taylor L'18 will serve Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties in North Carolina’s Judicial District 8.