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Elon experts to discuss race, policing and justice following Chauvin conviction
April 23, 2021
The panel discussion, scheduled for April 28 at 7 p.m., will be hosted live on Zoom and moderated by Damion Blake, assistant professor of political science and policy studies.
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.
On Residency in the N.C. District Court with Ayo Kuforiji L’21
April 16, 2021
An Elon Law residency-in-practice with judges of the North Carolina District Court in Guilford County helped Ayo Kuforiji L’21, who wants to eventually represent children at the center of legal disputes, better understand courtroom dynamics and processes.
Elon Law’s Andy Haile promoted to full professor
April 15, 2021
The longtime legal educator, whose expertise and research interests include business law and tax policy, was among those promoted in April by Elon University’s Board of Trustees.
Director of Inclusive Excellence for Graduate & Professional Education joins Elon Law
April 12, 2021
Morolake (Laké) Laosebikan-Buggs started her duties this winter and offers critical assistance to Elon University and Elon Law’s strategic commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism.
Elon to host inaugural national gathering of first-generation law students
April 12, 2021
A Zoom conference on April 16 aimed at creating a new alliance of first-generation law school students, and first-generation undergraduate students with interest in the legal profession, will feature panels of students and legal educators from across the nation.
Advice to aspiring law clerks: ‘Be clear and succinct’
April 8, 2021
The Hon. Mark Davis, Elon Law’s Visiting Distinguished Jurist in Residence and a former justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court, advised students interested in clerkships (or serving as a judge) during an online conversation moderated by Professor Steve Friedland.
Elon Law scholar provides media analysis of Derek Chauvin trial
April 7, 2021
Professor and Senior Scholar Steve Friedland spoke recently with WCNC Charlotte and WFMY News 2 in Greensboro about a former Minneapolis police officer standing trial in Minnesota for the 2020 death of George Floyd.
Elon Law professor answers vaccine questions for WXII 12 report
April 1, 2021
Can your boss require you to have a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment? Elon Law's Eric Fink addressed that question (short answer: yes, with caveats) for a regional broadcast news report.