Archive for October 17, 2011

1L Career Services Orientation for Cohorts A and C

1L Career Services Orientation for Cohorts B and D

The Public Interest Law Society and the Office of Career Services invite members of the Elon Law community to a panel discussion on pro bono service in private practice. The panel will take place from 5:30-6:15 pm in room 207, with a reception to follow from 6:15-7:15 in Cemala Commons.

In partnership with the Elon Law, synerG - the young professionals initiative of Action Greensboro - is hosting a series of educational events to engage the young professional community with the Greensboro City Government. The Local Government Education Series will explore regional economic development and the structure of local government at two luncheons, followed by a City Council Candidates Forum presented with the Greensboro Partnership.

On Sept. 22, the Women's Law Society (WLA) hosted its annual "Little Black Dress" party. The event creates an opportunity for WLA's leadership to introduce new members to the group.

The Elon Law Sports & Entertainment Law Society, together with the law school's Office of Career Services, hosted a Sports & Entertainment Law panel on Oct. 10. The event was moderated by Visiting Professor of Law David Maraghy, CEO of Sports Management International, Inc.

On Sept. 19, Professor Ronald Rychlak of the University of Mississipi School of Law spoke to Elon Law students about the International Criminal Court (ICC) and how it affects international conflicts and peace negotiations. Elon Law's Federalist Society organized the event.

Elon Law's Hooper Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) received two national awards in September at the Phi Alpha Delta District XXV Conference. The awards were: The Most Outstanding Chapter in District XXV for the 2010-11 Academic Year and The "Meet or Beat Recruitment Award" for the 2010-11 Academic Year.

Elon Law professors Michael Rich, Sonya Garza and Andy Haile published an op-ed article in the Sunday, Sept. 25 edition of the News & Record arguing that, "our Constitution is not a place for provisions that marginalize minorities or restrict liberties."