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The Hon. Mark Davis, Elon Law’s Visiting Distinguished Jurist in Residence, will serve as a special Superior Court judge designated to the North Carolina Business Court beginning July 1, 2021.

Fifteen students from the Class of 2022 were selected to help publish the law school's annual journal aimed at advancing legal education and scholarship.

The Hon. James L. Gale on Thursday swore in his successor, the Hon. Julianna Earp, who will hear cases in Elon Law’s courtroom as the first woman jurist in the history of the North Carolina Business Court.

A news report on May 4, 2021, included information from Associate Professor John Flynn on ways for small business owners to protect their personal assets from scam artists.

An Elon Law residency-in-practice supervised by Judge Catherine Eagles offered Jessica Leach L’21 an opportunity to hone legal research skills as she developed knowledge of compassionate release processes for prison inmates and of a federal anti-discrimination law.

The Greensboro Bar Association Foundation’s gift to the Elon Law Annual Scholarship Fund provides support for Elon Law students who are preparing to positively impact their clients and communities as future lawyers.

An Elon Law residency-in-practice with the global apparel company introduced Kionie James L'21 to corporate and intellectual property law while providing an opportunity to present research on ways to avoid cultural appropriation in fashion lines.

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.

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.

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.