Three Elon Law students recognized for summer work with Legal Aid of North Carolina

January 26, 2011

Elon Law students Whitney Butcher, Daniel Joyce, and Benjamin Snyder were featured in the August newsletter of the Legal Aid of North Carolina-Winston Salem Office, for contributions as law clerks at LANC serving individuals in the region who are unable to afford private legal representation.

Martha Peters presents on student wellness initiatives at legal education conference

January 26, 2011

On June 26, Martha Peters, professor of legal education at Elon Law, presented at the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar Associate Deans' Conference, "Nudge: Leading, Motivating, and Team Building."

Bonnie McAlister presents at leadership program for Muslim women

January 26, 2011

Elon Law's executive coach in residence Bonnie McAlister presented at KARAMAH's Eighth Annual Law and Leadership Summer Program, held July 12 through July 23. KARAMAH is a human rights organization of Muslim women lawyers dedicated to promoting dignity for all human beings through education and legal outreach.

John Alexander participates in Building Better Lawyers Workshop at Stanford University

January 26, 2011

In a project sponsored by The Southern California Innovation Project of the University of Southern California School of Law and hosted by the Center for the Advanced Study of Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, participants, including Elon Law's John Alexander, worked to develop concrete goals, metrics and methods to transform legal education in ways that better prepare law students for the business and ethical dimensions of law practice.

Catherine Dunham participates in legal advocacy conference

January 26, 2011

Elon Law professor and associate dean for academic affairs Catherine Dunham discussed innovations in teaching advocacy and taught through several workshops offered at Stetson University College of Law's conference titled Educating Advocates: Teaching Advocacy Skills, held May 26-28.

Faith Rivers James participates in Association of Leadership Educators conference

January 26, 2011

Elon Law professor Faith Rivers James recently presented a paper on leadership as part of the Association of Leadership Educators (ALE) annual conference. The 2010 ALE Conference, titled "Learning, Leading, Serving" was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 20 to 23.

Elon Law professor Michael Rich contributes to criminal law blog

January 26, 2011

Elon Law professor and criminal law expert Michael Rich is contributing during the month of August as a guest writer for "Snitching Blog," a comprehensive resource on legal developments, legislation, and news stories surrounding criminal informants.

Henry Gabriel presents on international law, food security, and agricultural finance

January 26, 2011

Elon Law professor Henry Gabriel recently spoke at the World Bank Roundtable on Responsible Agricultural Development in Washington D.C on UNIDROIT's Role in Food Security and Agricultural Finance. He also spoke at the International Law Institute in Washington D.C. on The Proposed UNIDROIT Protocol on Agricultural Equipment Finance.

Elon Law alumna selected for Presidential Management Fellowship

January 26, 2011

Nicole Patterson, a member of Elon Law's Class of 2010, has been accepted into the Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) program. Through her fellowship, Patterson will be working in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Elon Law hosts first Reception with the Legal Community for 2010-2011

January 26, 2011

On September 9, for a fifth consecutive year, Elon Law continued its tradition of monthly receptions with the legal community, providing law students with a regular opportunity to interact with judges and lawyers in the region.