Articles by Eric Townsend
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Beloved mentor and law review editor wins top Elon Law leadership award
December 20, 2024
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.”
Top Army lawyer to Elon Law grads: ‘Believe in yourself’
December 15, 2024
The Hon. Carrie F. Ricci, General Counsel of the United States Army, delivered a Commencement address to the Elon University School of Law Class of 2024 in which she emphasized the importance of personal relationships, working hard, and kindness.
Haya Ajjan named dean of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business
December 13, 2024
An accomplished scholar and college administrator with more than a decade of service to Elon will begin her leadership of the university’s nationally recognized business school starting June 1, 2025
Symposium keynote: ‘There is a justice system, and then there is justice’
December 9, 2024
The Rev. Julie Peeples headlined an evening program co-hosted by Elon University School of Law that brought together dozens of community members who sought a better understanding of religious faith in the United States and its intersection with the rule of law.
Class of 2024 Recognition Reception honors Elon Law students
December 5, 2024
From their exceptional legal writing and advocacy to service to Elon University School of Law, members of the Class of 2024 were celebrated in a November 20 evening event that showcased academic and leadership excellence.
Elon Law to co-host ‘The Law and The Prophets’ Symposium
November 15, 2024
Registration is now open for a December 5, 2024, program in downtown Greensboro that features keynote remarks by a prominent spiritual leader and a panel conversation exploring the intersection of the rule of law and acts of religious faith.
Get to know Elon Law’s new student and faculty diversity fellows
November 11, 2024
Gianna Landrum L’25, Zinyah Robinson L’25, Savannah Stinson L’25, and Kristin Swilley L’25 will be joined by Assistant Professor Chrystal Clodomir in nurturing a culture of belonging and inclusivity among law students in Greensboro and Charlotte.
U.S. Army’s chief attorney to deliver Elon Law Commencement address
November 4, 2024
Carrie F. Ricci, who previously served for two decades in uniform and today provides legal counsel to the Secretary of the Army, will address graduates in a December ceremony on the main campus of Elon University.
Elon Law Review announces Volume 18 editorial board
November 1, 2024
Sixteen of Elon University School of Law's top students in the Class of 2025 will guide publication next year of the student-run and student-edited scholarly journal.
Elon Law graduate elected Elon University Youth Trustee
October 28, 2024
Elizabeth “Liz” Kwon L’23 will be the first alumna of an Elon graduate program to serve a two-year term on the governing board that advances the university’s mission by overseeing its health, strategic direction, educational policy, and finances and operations.