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Michael Rich provides insight into rights for speedy trials in Wilmington Star News report
January 26, 2011
Elon Law professor Michael Rich provides analysis of criminal proceedings related to defendants' rights to a speedy trial, in a September 17 Wilmington Star News article about a North Carolina woman who is awaiting trial after being charged with gambling and slot machine possession charges five years ago.
Elon Law hosts Careers in Business Law forum
January 26, 2011
On September 30, four Greensboro business attorneys spoke with Elon Law students about the practice of business law and the skills needed to excel in the area. Participants included John Overfield of Coltrane, Aycock & Overfield PLLC, Paula Sinozich of Connors, Morgan Sinozich, Adam Tarleton of Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, and Craig Taylor of Carruthers & Roth, PA.
Elon Law advisory board member James B. Hunt, Jr. to receive national award
January 26, 2011
The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation has announced that it will award four-term North Carolina governor and Elon Law advisory board member James B. Hunt, Jr. with the foundation's Frank E. Taplin, Jr. Public Intellectual Award.
Elon Law invites proposals from non-profit organizations to receive legal insights and analysis from law students
January 26, 2011
Non-profit organizations and government entities are invited to submit proposals about a legal problem they are facing, for consideration as a matter to be studied in-depth by Elon Law students. If selected, the legal issue will be researched and analyzed by second-year law students, under the supervision of law faculty. Students will also make presentations before each organization participating, recommending a range of possible solutions to each entity's respective legal problem.
Martha Peters presents at Florida Law School
January 26, 2011
On September 27, Elon Law professor Martha Peters presented at the University of Florida Law School. In a presentation geared towards students in the first-year class, Peters highlighted the importance of self-assessment to help students study the law and prepare for law practice more effectively.
Phi Alpha Delta “Walk for Wishes” – Oct. 30
January 26, 2011
Elon Law Review symposium – October 29
January 26, 2011
Scott Gaylord presents on judicial selection before Judicial Independence Committee
January 26, 2011
Elon Law professor Scott Gaylord reviewed the status of judicial selection procedures in North Carolina in a presentation before the North Carolina Bar Association's (NCBA) Judicial Independence Committee on October 4.
Elon Law’s Innocence Project hosts ’90s themed fundraiser
January 26, 2011
On January 19, the Elon Law Innocence Project held an event in downtown Greensboro to raise awareness of wrongful convictions. The fundraiser was a '90s themed dance party that was attended by more than 90 Elon students and helped raise $270 for the Innocence Project. Second-year law students Brennan Aberle and Danielle Appelman organized the event.