Highlights of Elon Law faculty 2011-’12 public service, commentary and analysis

November 27, 2012

In addition to teaching and scholarship, the Elon Law faculty enrich public understanding of law and contribute to the formation of law and policy through service in international and national organizations, correspondence with policymakers in executive and legislative branches of government and public commentary. In 2011-12, analysis by Elon Law faculty reached more than 200 million people through a variety of national and international news outlets.

Peter Hoffman: Adapting skills education to changes in the practice of law

November 27, 2012

It’s not enough for Peter T. Hoffman that clinical and skills classes have become a vibrant and important part of legal education. Hoffman, a professor of law and director of the skills program at Elon, is pushing for more.

Tom Molony: Bringing clarity to securities regulation

November 27, 2012

In a time when the United States often seems to be torn apart by partisan battles over the role of the federal government, Associate Professor of Law Tom Molony is focusing on more pragmatic questions about government regulation of the securities markets.

Michael Rich: Asking the question, “Should we make crime impossible?”

November 27, 2012

While growing up, Michael Rich was, by his own admission, a nerdy kid who was interested in science fiction, particularly the works of Ray Bradbury. As an associate professor of law at Elon, his most recent research has taken him into an area that only Bradbury and other futuristic writers could foresee.

Catherine Wasson: Building a strong legal communications and research program

November 27, 2012

Buried within the ceases and desists, the whereases and heretofores of any ponderous legal document is a clear thought trying to get out. As an associate professor of law and director of the legal method and communication program at Elon, Catherine Wasson’s job is to make sure law students leave the school able to research thoroughly and write clearly.

David Crowe presents on war crimes and command responsibility

October 26, 2012

Elon Law Professor of Legal History David M. Crowe examined the question of how far up the chain of command responsibility for war crimes go, in a presentation at the German Studies Association annual conference in Wisconsin on October 5.

Professors Gaylord, Levine and Rich offer legal insight for news media

October 25, 2012

Elon Law Professors Scott Gaylord, David Levine and Michael Rich provided commentary and analysis for Yes! Weekly, Slate and the News and Observer, respectively, on the subjects of super PACs, voting machines and criminal informants.

David Levine’s scholarship published in Michigan and North Carolina law reviews

October 23, 2012

Continuing his work on trade, secrecy and freedom of information laws, Elon Law Professor David Levine authored articles published in the Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review and the North Carolina Law Review.

Elon Law welcomes four faculty members

October 18, 2012

Enrique Armijo, James G. Exum, Jr., Keith McCrickard and Hannah Vaughan join the 2012-13 full time faculty of Elon University School of Law.

Faith Rivers James publishes “Leadership and Social Justice Lawyering”

October 1, 2012

Elon Law Professor and Director of Leadership Programs Faith Rivers James authored an article published in the Santa Clara Law Review. In the article, titled, “Leadership and Social Justice Lawyering,” (52 Santa Clara L. Rev. 971 (2012)), Rivers James discusses the role of lawyers in social justice movements and specific case studies, which exemplify the necessary skills to achieve success in various areas of legal practice.