Inclusive Excellence - Elon Law

Hillary Walsh, founder of New Frontier Immigration Law and a noted TEDx speaker, examined the unintended consequences of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 when she visited North Carolina for a September Elon Law Review program.

The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education has recognized Randy Williams, the university’s vice president for inclusive excellence, with its 2026 Rising Star Award for work that “informs and advances the understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in higher education.”

The National Jurist gave Elon Law an “A” in its “Justice & Opportunity” ratings, listing the school in its inaugural honor roll for student access, persistence and professional support. Elon Law is the only law school in North Carolina listed by the influential legal journal.

Jsaela Barrow L’26, Jennifer Carbajal L’26, Tarrah Casey L’26, Adriana Hernandez Ordonez L’25, and Elyanna Smith L’26 join Associate Professor Chrystal Clodomir in enhancing teaching, learning and community at Elon Law.

Elon University's School of Law will launch an additional full-time program to serve the growing need for legal education in North Carolina’s largest city.

Lavender Celebration, ¡Celebremos! and Donning of the Kente united 2025 graduates from the School of Law and School of Health Sciences to honor the influence of relationships, culture and authenticity in their academic and professional achievements.

The 182 students in Elon University School of Law’s largest-ever class represent 31 states, 90 undergraduate institutions and hold a variety of experiences in the law and service.

The inaugural director of inclusive excellence for graduate and professional education, Laké Laosebikan-Buggs fosters belonging in Elon’s graduate programs. She will be recognized by the Triad Business Journal at a June 12 banquet and featured in a special issue later this month.

Elon University held Lavender Graduation, ¡Celebremos! and Donning of the Kente, on Dec. 12 for winter graduates in the School of Law and School of Health Sciences.

The Rev. Julie Peeples headlined an evening program co-hosted by Elon University School of Law that brought together dozens of community members who sought a better understanding of religious faith in the United States and its intersection with the rule of law.