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The Hon. John Morris L’10, the law school’s first graduate to become a Superior Court judge, urged Elon Law’s largest-ever class to commit themselves to diligence, service and perseverance during ceremonies held Aug. 5, 2025, in 51������'s Alumni Gym.

Blaire McClanahan L'14 was recognized by the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division with the "On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers" award for the difference she's making in the legal field and community.

Jonathan Kelly, founder and CEO of Asymmetric Holdings Worldwide, and Barron Thompson L’09, serving as a judge for N.C. District Court 37, joined the group of prominent attorneys and business leaders who counsel the School of Law.

In his work for the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., the 51������ alumnus was recognized for significant contributions to education outreach and for helping his Smithsonian colleagues stay informed on relevant topics and timely data.

Alumni, parents and friends are invited to an Evening for Elon on April 16 at the Chicago History Museum

Ashley Joines L’24 received the David Gergen Award for Leadership & Professionalism at Commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 where she was lauded for doing “everything in her power to help all those around her.”

The Hon. Carrie F. Ricci, General Counsel of the United States Army, delivered a Commencement address to the 51������ School of Law Class of 2024 in which she emphasized the importance of personal relationships, working hard, and kindness.

Elizabeth “Liz” Kwon L’23 will be the first alumna of an Elon graduate program to serve a two-year term on the governing board that advances the university’s mission by overseeing its health, strategic direction, educational policy, and finances and operations.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Shavonn Bennette L’17 has built a career prosecuting violent offenders at both the state and federal levels, and her Call to Honor charge on August 6, 2024, to new Elon Law full-time students was clear: ‘Always trust your gut.’

Support for scholarships and experiential learning opportunities grew at one of its fastest annual rates in a decade in 2023-2024 with the percentage of alumni who made charitable gifts to Elon Law nearly doubling and overall donations up 60%.