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Elon Law has added five accomplished lawyers to its national advisory board, bringing insight from decades of experience in an array of law practice areas to advance the Law School’s groundbreaking approach to legal education. 

Elon Law Professor David Levine coauthored a Nov. 17 letter to Congress, signed by 42 law and technology scholars, opposing passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 (DTSA) on grounds that it inadequately addresses cyberespionage while creating greater problems in legal and economic spheres. 

Elon Law Dean Luke Bierman, a member of the N.C. Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice, says new polling results can inform efforts led by the state’s Chief Justice to strengthen North Carolina’s judicial system.

Elon Law Professor Heather Scavone, the director of the Law School's Humanitarian Immigration Law Clinic, shed light on international and U.S. procedures for screening refugees in an interview with WGHP FOX8 News.

Fifty-six Elon Law students participated in the Innocence Project this semester, reviewing credible claims of innocence by individuals convicted of crimes in North Carolina. 

Elon Law's U.S. veterans, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, were recognized for their service at a Law School luncheon on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11. 

Faith Rivers James, Elon Law’s associate dean for experiential learning and leadership, and professor of law, presented on Elon Law’s pioneering leadership program this week in Georgia, at both a scholar/practitioner workshop and a national conference.

Students at Guilford College now have the option of an accelerated pathway to Elon University School of Law under a new agreement between the two Greensboro institutions.

Professor George R. Johnson, Jr., who served as dean of Elon University School of Law from 2009 to 2014, was named Dean Emeritus on Nov. 2 at a special ceremony that included the unveiling of Johnson’s portrait. 

Elon Law’s inaugural Alumni Involvement Week, held Oct. 19-22, welcomed dozens of alumni to share insights with students and strengthen professional connections.