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Elon University acting on recommendations from Bias Response System Working Group
February 22, 2022
The group prepared its final report during summer 2021 that detailed nearly 40 recommendations for redesigning the university’s bias response and reporting system.
At Elon Law, new resources for prayer, meditation, and mothers
January 28, 2022
Dedicated spaces for reflection and lactation now allow for faith-based student groups, nursing parents, and anyone in need of contemplative solitude to make use of quiet areas at Elon University’s downtown Greensboro campus.
New scholarship honors Elon Law dean emeritus
December 16, 2021
The scholarship in memory of Dean Emeritus & Professor of Law George R. Johnson, Jr., will be awarded to students who have a commitment to promoting the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Elon Law and within the legal profession.
Kente ceremony honors cultures of law & health sciences grads
December 13, 2021
Elon University’s School of Law and School of Health Sciences celebrated the pride and heritage of students who recognize their African roots in a Commencement eve program filled with laughs, cheers, and many boxes of tissues for the tears of joy of both graduates and their guests.
ABA president-elect to Elon Law graduates: ‘Say yes to service’
December 11, 2021
In her Commencement address to the Class of 2021, attorney Deborah Enix-Ross of the American Bar Association emphasized how "our justice system does not function properly when vulnerable people who are poor are forced to appear in court without a lawyer."
Elon Law honors student excellence in the Class of 2021
December 9, 2021
Graduates were recognized in a virtual program with school and professional honors for advocacy, academic excellence, and excellence in service.
Elon’s Laké Laosebikan-Buggs: How to Be a Better Ally & Inclusive Excellence
September 16, 2021
A recent conversation with Elon University's inaugural director of inclusive excellence for graduate and professional education - first published in the Summer 2021 Elon Law News Bulletin - featured advice for promoting the values of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in both the classroom and the workspace.
Symposium to explore reparations & restorative justice
September 2, 2021
"Reparations: Restorative Justice for Racial Disparities," the theme of the Elon Law Review's 2021 online symposium, takes place virtually on September 24 with legal scholars and advocates discussing the ongoing legal movement to address past wrongs.
Judge to Elon Law students: ‘There are no limits to greatness’
August 7, 2021
In his Convocation address to Elon Law’s Class of 2023, the Hon. Marcus A. Shields of the North Carolina District Court emphasized the importance of humility and “being a problem solver” as students begin their legal education.
National legal writing group honors Elon Law professor
July 6, 2021
Assistant Professor Tiffany Atkins L’11 received the Outstanding Service Award from the Association of Legal Writing Directors for her work co-chairing the group’s Biennial Leadership Academy Subcommittee.