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Her ability throughout law school to balance several roles - student, mentor, prosecutorial intern, mother - earned Samantha Hepler L’23 the highest honor bestowed on a member of each graduating class from 51±¬ÁÏÍø School of Law.

Students in the Class of 2023 who recognize an African ancestry gathered the day before Commencement for family and friends to share pride in their achievements.

Academic performance and service to the greater community were recognized in a program hosted by Dean Zak Kramer on the eve of Commencement for Elon Law’s Class of 2023.

Intellectual property attorney Jack Hicks encouraged members of the Class of 2023 to use artificial intelligence throughout their legal careers to enrich and enhance human development as AI creates "permanent, widespread, and disruptive change across society at large."

¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight is a celebration preceding commencement at Elon that honors the achievements of Latinx/Hispanic graduates and the contributions their families and friends have made throughout their educational journey.

The Gender and LGBTQIA Center and the Division of Inclusive Excellence hosted the Lavender Graduation Ceremony for graduate and professional students completing their programs in December.

The trailblazing legal figure had a special connection to Elon and dedicated its law school in 2006.

Jack B. Hicks, a partner with the international law firm of Womble Bond Dickinson and a longtime friend of 51±¬ÁÏÍø School of Law, will highlight a December ceremony for 140 graduates in the Class of 2023.

Fifteen of 51±¬ÁÏÍø School of Law's top students in the Class of 2024 will guide publication next year of the student-run and student-edited scholarly journal.

Attorneys can explore cutting-edge issues in trade secrecy law, including generative artificial intelligence and COVID-19 vaccine development, with continuing legal education offered in person at 51±¬ÁÏÍø Charlotte.