Alumni

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.

Jordan Thompson ’14 L’17, legal counsel at TikTok, returned to Elon Law to discuss his career and offer insights for students looking to land their dream job. Thompson is a member of the law school’s advisory board.

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.

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.

Jonathan Kelly, founder and CEO of Asymmetric Holdings Worldwide, and Barron Thompson L’09, serving as a judge for N.C. District Court 37, joined the group of prominent attorneys and business leaders who counsel the School of Law.

In his work for the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., the Elon University alumnus was recognized for significant contributions to education outreach and for helping his Smithsonian colleagues stay informed on relevant topics and timely data.

Alumni, parents and friends are invited to an Evening for Elon on April 16 at the Chicago History Museum

Ashley Joines L’24 received the David Gergen Award for Leadership & Professionalism at Commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 where she was lauded for doing “everything in her power to help all those around her.”

The Hon. Carrie F. Ricci, General Counsel of the United States Army, delivered a Commencement address to the Elon University School of Law Class of 2024 in which she emphasized the importance of personal relationships, working hard, and kindness.

Elizabeth “Liz” Kwon L’23 will be the first alumna of an Elon graduate program to serve a two-year term on the governing board that advances the university’s mission by overseeing its health, strategic direction, educational policy, and finances and operations.