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Supreme Court continues to evolve, UVA professor says during O’Connor Lecture

October 19, 2007

The modern day U.S. Supreme Court has revived states’ rights and due process, and has shown a willingness to override its earlier rulings in cases involving issues such as the death penalty, says Professor A.E. Dick Howard of the University of Virginia, who delivered the inaugural Sandra Day O’Connor Lecture Thursday, Oct. 18 in Whitley Auditorium. Details...

UVA professor to discuss Supreme Court’s relationship with White House Oct. 18

October 19, 2007

Professor A.E. Dick Howard of the University of Virginia School of Law will discuss the relationship between the Supreme Court and the White House during the first Sandra Day O’Connor Lecture at 6:30 p.m., tonight, Oct. 18, in Whitley Auditorium. His lecture, titled "The Struggle for the Supreme Court," is free and open to the public. Details...

Good lawyers must care about people, be trustworthy, Frye says

October 12, 2007

Former N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Henry Frye, the second guest in the Joseph M. Bryan Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series Monday, Oct. 8, said good lawyers are trustworthy people who truly care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Details...

Gergen shares views on leadership during first Bryan Series lecture

September 28, 2007

Former presidential adviser David Gergen discussed the qualities of good leadership and the positive impact a woman or minority could have on the country as president during the first Joseph M. Bryan Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series program, held Thursday, Sept. 27 at Elon University School of Law in Greensboro. Details...

Law School Advisory Board holds fall meeting

September 13, 2007

Members of the Elon law school advisory board, which is chaired by former presidential advisor David Gergen, held their fall meeting Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 11-12 at the Weaver Building in downtown Greensboro. Details...