Commencement

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.

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.

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.

Her ability throughout law school to balance several roles - student, mentor, prosecutorial intern, mother - earned Samantha Hepler L’23 the highest honor bestowed on a member of each graduating class from Elon University School of Law.

Students in the Class of 2023 who recognize an African ancestry gathered the day before Commencement for family and friends to share pride in their achievements.

Academic performance and service to the greater community were recognized in a program hosted by Dean Zak Kramer on the eve of Commencement for Elon Law’s Class of 2023.

Intellectual property attorney Jack Hicks encouraged members of the Class of 2023 to use artificial intelligence throughout their legal careers to enrich and enhance human development as AI creates "permanent, widespread, and disruptive change across society at large."

¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight is a celebration preceding commencement at Elon that honors the achievements of Latinx/Hispanic graduates and the contributions their families and friends have made throughout their educational journey.

The Gender and LGBTQIA Center and the Division of Inclusive Excellence hosted the Lavender Graduation Ceremony for graduate and professional students completing their programs in December.

Jack B. Hicks, a partner with the international law firm of Womble Bond Dickinson and a longtime friend of Elon University School of Law, will highlight a December ceremony for 140 graduates in the Class of 2023.