Lu Johnson selected as Senior Editor for Southern Region Black Law �þ��� Association Law Journal

Lu Johnson selected as Senior Editor for Southern Region Black Law �þ�� Association Law Journal

January 26, 2011

Lu Johnson, a member of the Class of 2011 at Elon Law, was recently selected as a Senior Editor for The Southern Region Black Law �þ�� Association Law Journal (SRBLSJ). The Journal, established in 2005, was created "as an answer to law students' and other professionals' concern of a lack of a representative voice for issues facing southern Blacks," its website states.

Sixty-five Elon Law students initiated into William Hooper Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta

January 26, 2011

On September 22, Elon Law's William Hooper chapter of the professional law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta initiated its fourth pledge class. This year the chapter inducted its largest pledge class ever with sixty-five new members. Founded in March of 2009, Phi Alpha Delta now has a total membership of 130.

Elon Law Republicans third annual “Pork and Politics” dinner – Oct. 25

January 26, 2011

Elon Law’s Innocence Project hosts ’90s themed fundraiser

January 26, 2011

On January 19, the Elon Law Innocence Project held an event in downtown Greensboro to raise awareness of wrongful convictions. The fundraiser was a '90s themed dance party that was attended by more than 90 Elon students and helped raise $270 for the Innocence Project. Second-year law students Brennan Aberle and Danielle Appelman organized the event.

Elon Law School Democrats host John Wallace for discussion on election law

January 25, 2011

In remarks at an October 7 forum hosted by the Elon Law School Democrats student organization, election law expert John Wallace reviewed recent court decisions impacting political campaigns in North Carolina and nationally.

Phi Alpha Delta chapter at Elon Law gives back to the community during month of October

January 25, 2011

As part of the fraternity's commitment to advance integrity, compassion and courage through service to the community, Elon's Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) chapter has devoted the month of October to giving back to Greensboro.

2010 Intramural Moot Court champions announced

January 25, 2011

At the Third Annual Elon Law Intramural Moot Court Competition, held October 26 through November 1, 21 law students earned an invitation to join the law school's Moot Court Board. Scott Morgan and Melissa Westmoreland were the competition champions.

Student group hosts presentation on estate planning for LGBT community

January 25, 2011

On November 9, Lennie Gerber, a High Point, N.C. attorney specializing in estate planning for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, delivered a presentation at Elon Law through an event hosted by OutLaw, a student organization raising awareness about LGBT legal issues and fostering an accepting and supportive environment for the LGBT community at the law school and in the greater legal community.

Law students serve as judges in national debate competition of African-American honors programs

January 25, 2011

Five members of Elon Law's Black Law �þ�� Association (BLSA) served as judges at the 2010 debate tournament of the National Association of African-American Honors Programs (NAAAHP), hosted by North Carolina A & T University, in collaboration with North Carolina Central University and Winston Salem State University, from November 10-13.

Family Law Society forum features Children’s Law Center

January 25, 2011

On November 18, the Family Law Society hosted its second networking lunch of the semester, featuring two attorneys from the Children's Law Center of Central North Carolina. Amy Kuhlman and Iris Sunshine spoke with Elon Law students about the practice of family law, focusing on child advocacy and public service.