Alumni

Six accomplished graduates of Elon University have joined a group of prominent attorneys and business leaders who counsel the School of Law on opportunities for growing its academic programs and national reputation.

The Hon. Barron Thompson L’09, an Elon Law graduate who presides in North Carolina District Court, delivered a Convocation address to the Class of 2025 in which he reminded students that “we all owe something to those who came before us.”

The Distinguished and Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Award winners will be recognized at Alumni Awards Weekend, Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25.

Chief Justice Elizabeth "Beth" Walker of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia visited Greensboro accompanied by law clerks Evan Smith L’20 and Mary Beth Royal L’21, who both emphasized the importance of strong legal writing for securing judicial clerkships.

Kasie Coccaro ’06 uses technology at National Geographic to inspire, educate and create solutions to some of our planet’s biggest challenges.

The Hon. John M. Morris L’10, who was sworn into office in January after prevailing in his fall campaign, is the first Elon Law graduate to preside in the North Carolina system that oversees felony criminal trials and civil cases involving more than $25,000.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Dua was honored at Commencement for the Class of 2022 with the David Gergen Award for Leadership & Professionalism in recognition of an unwavering commitment to serving his colleagues, his law school, and the community.

Graduates were recognized in two separate awards programs and at Commencement with school and professional honors for advocacy, academic excellence, and excellence in service.

The annual ceremony recognizes the achievements of Elon's graduating students who recognize their African roots.

Elon Law conferred degrees on 127 graduates during Friday's School of Law Commencement, which featured an address by Patti Ramseur, president-elect of the North Carolina Bar Association.