School of Law

Family members and friends of Elon Law's Class of 2010 came together to celebrate the achievements of the class on May 22, together with the faculty and administration of Elon Law and the leadership of Elon University. Members of the class also presented their class gift to the law school at the event, a donation of more than $10,000 toward the establishment of an endowed scholarship at the law school. Commencement ceremonies for the class are scheduled for May 23 at 3 p.m.

Through scholarship, student-sponsored forums, and general excellence, members of the Class of 2010 have enriched the academic life of Elon University School of Law, while contributing more than 20,000 hours of community service over their three years of law study. Individual members of the class have also been recognized for high academic achievement and significant pro bono service.

Delivering Elon University School of Law's 2010 Commencement address on May 23, United States Senator Kay Hagan encouraged graduates to become fearless and dedicated advocates, working to ensure the proper implementation of the law, righting injustices, and building better opportunities for society.

In an interview on WUNC-TV's North Carolina People with William Friday, Elon Law dean George Johnson reflected on his educational and professional experiences, evaluated the state of the legal profession, and analyzed a range of public policy issues.

An article by Elon Law professor Andy Haile, titled, "A Time for Action: Reforming the North Carolina Tax Code," has been published by the North Carolina Law Review. The article explores weaknesses in North Carolina's current tax code and suggests alternatives to modernize the state's existing tax structure.

Elon Law professor Catherine Wasson was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD). She will begin a three-year term on August 1. ALWD is a professional association of legal educators, the majority of whom are responsible for administering legal writing programs at more than 150 schools in the United States.

At a Michigan State University College of Law conference, Elon Law professor David Levine evaluated the validity of the concept of government trade secrets, and at a Hamline Law Review symposium, Levine provided a comparative analysis of key federal law related to trade secrets. The presentations took place on April 2 and April 16 respectively.

On April 26, Elon Law professor Steve Friedland's criminal law course gave first-year students a chance to observe the legal ramifications of the processing of evidence during crime scene investigations. The special class, entitled “CSI Greensboro,” showcased experts in the fields of crime scene investigation, fingerprinting analysis and blood spatter.