Leadership

Jodi Kantor, a Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times investigative journalist, discussed the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket,” institutional secrecy, judicial legitimacy and declining public trust during Elon University School of Law's Bryan Distinguished Leadership Lecture.

As president of the Black Student Union, Proctor has created spaces for empowerment while encouraging students to take up space unapologetically.

Committed to public service, political engagement and civil rights, Gergen was instrumental in moving Elon University forward and establishing the School of Law.

The Charlotte Business Journal will honor Colleen Forcina Molner L’13 in May at a celebration of young professionals who are rising stars and leaders in the community.

Ashley Joines L’24 received the David Gergen Award for Leadership & Professionalism at Commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 where she was lauded for doing “everything in her power to help all those around her.”

The former adviser to four American presidents concluded his tenure this fall as chair of the Elon Law Board of Advisors with an evening banquet that celebrated his many contributions to Elon University over the past quarter century.

Courtney Latourrette L’24 was among a half dozen students nationwide randomly selected in a prize drawing for participants of a personal finance program offered through AccessLex Institute.

Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa regaled audiences with insider stories and insights from his legendary career in Major League Baseball during Elon University School of Law’s 2023-2024 Distinguished Leadership Lecture.

The former chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court is teaching classes and mentoring students as a yearlong member of the Elon Law faculty.

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.