Commencement

Saniya Pangare L’25 was recognized during Elon Law’s 18th Commencement with the David Gergen Award for Leadership & Professionalism, the School of Law’s highest award, named in honor of the presidential advisor and longtime chair of the school’s advisory board.

The Hon. Phil Berger Jr., North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, delivered a Commencement address to the Elon University School of Law Class of 2025 emphasizing the importance of using legal skills to serve those facing hardship.

The outgoing Student Bar Association president earned the Distinguished Service Award for leadership and dedication to her classmates and community.

Justice Philip Berger Jr., whose legal career includes experience as a prosecutor and top state jurist, will address graduates in a Dec.12 ceremony on the main campus of Elon University.

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.

From their exceptional legal writing and advocacy to service to Elon University School of Law, members of the Class of 2024 were celebrated in a November 20 evening event that showcased academic and leadership excellence.

Carrie F. Ricci, who previously served for two decades in uniform and today provides legal counsel to the Secretary of the Army, will address graduates in a December ceremony on the main campus of Elon University.

Her ability throughout law school to balance several roles - student, mentor, prosecutorial intern, mother - earned Samantha Hepler L’23 the highest honor bestowed on a member of each graduating class from Elon University School of Law.

Students in the Class of 2023 who recognize an African ancestry gathered the day before Commencement for family and friends to share pride in their achievements.

Academic performance and service to the greater community were recognized in a program hosted by Dean Zak Kramer on the eve of Commencement for Elon Law’s Class of 2023.