Articles by Eric Townsend
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New administrators appointed at Elon Law
May 10, 2021
Professor Sue Liemer has been named associate dean for academic affairs, succeeding Professor Enrique Armijo, whose administrative term concludes this summer; Assistant Professor Caroleen Dineen will serve as interim director of the Legal Method & Communication Program.
Elon Law faculty member appointed to North Carolina Business Court
May 7, 2021
The Hon. Mark Davis, Elon Law’s Visiting Distinguished Jurist in Residence, will serve as a special Superior Court judge designated to the North Carolina Business Court beginning July 1, 2021.
Elon Law Review names staff for Volume 14
May 6, 2021
Fifteen students from the Class of 2022 were selected to help publish the law school's annual journal aimed at advancing legal education and scholarship.
Passing the torch: Jim Gale concludes service on the N.C. Business Court
May 6, 2021
The Hon. James L. Gale on Thursday swore in his successor, the Hon. Julianna Earp, who will hear cases in Elon Law’s courtroom as the first woman jurist in the history of the North Carolina Business Court.
Elon Law expert on FOX8: ‘Business owners beware’
May 5, 2021
A news report on May 4, 2021, included information from Associate Professor John Flynn on ways for small business owners to protect their personal assets from scam artists.
On Residency at the U.S. District Court with Jessica Leach L’21
April 30, 2021
An Elon Law residency-in-practice supervised by Judge Catherine Eagles offered Jessica Leach L’21 an opportunity to hone legal research skills as she developed knowledge of compassionate release processes for prison inmates and of a federal anti-discrimination law.
GBA Foundation enhances Elon Law scholarships
April 28, 2021
The Greensboro Bar Association Foundation’s gift to the Elon Law Annual Scholarship Fund provides support for Elon Law students who are preparing to positively impact their clients and communities as future lawyers.
On Residency at Kontoor Brands with Kionie James L’21
April 23, 2021
An Elon Law residency-in-practice with the global apparel company introduced Kionie James L'21 to corporate and intellectual property law while providing an opportunity to present research on ways to avoid cultural appropriation in fashion lines.
A Message from the Dean of Elon Law on Justice and George Floyd
April 21, 2021
Luke Bierman emailed the Elon Law community on April 20, 2021, following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, whose murder nearly one year ago led to national protests and a renewed push for racial justice.
Elon hosts national conversation for first-generation law students
April 20, 2021
A program inspired by the law school’s Alliance of Legal Pioneers and Supporters, with guidance from law faculty and Elon University’s First-Generation Student Support Services, welcomed dozens of participants from around the globe to network and share common experiences.