Inclusive Excellence - Elon Law

April Franklin L’25 is one of only two law students statewide selected by the North Carolina Bar Foundation for a program that provides honorees with networking opportunities and a summer internship.

The Greensboro Bar Association recognized Margaret A. Dudley, supervising attorney of Elon University’s Emergency Legal Services Program, with its 2024 Distinguished Service Award in a ceremony that also included scholarship announcements for two Elon Law students.

Kenneth Brown and colleagues led a conference session on first-generation graduate student success at the inaugural Gardner Institute Graduate Student Experience conference that is helping to shape higher education’s approach to graduate student education. 

James Williams L’24 is the first Elon Law student ever elected to the national board of directors for an influential organization that promotes the educational, professional, political, and social goals of Black law students.

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.

¡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.

Krista Contino Saumby, the School of Law’s associate director of career development, took part in the opening plenary session for the Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Convention.

Nic Parsons L’24 credits faculty and staff mentors for their support during her first year of law school – reassurance that led her to an all-expense paid scholarship from the Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association to visit Chicago for the 2023 Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair. 

The distinguished Elon University faculty member with scholarly interests in diversity and representation in American media will lead efforts to further promote a welcoming environment for learning and teaching across campus.