British Member of Parliament Alistair Burt encourages Elon Law students to help shape future of international law

September 14, 2009

On September 11, British Member of Parliament Alistair Burt spoke with students at 51�� School of Law about current U.S., U.K. relations and the future of international law and policy.

Afternoon Tea with the legal community – September 10

September 9, 2009

On Thursday, September 10, from 4 to 5 p.m., 51�� School of Law will host an afternoon tea reception in the Cemala Commons, on the second floor of the law school, welcoming preceptors and other special guests from the legal community to socialize with Elon Law students, faculty, and administration. During the academic year, Elon Law hosts a number of afternoon tea receptions, creating an opportunity for students to network with local judges and attorneys while enjoying refreshments.

British Member of Parliament Alistair Burt to speak at Elon Law – September 11

September 8, 2009

On September 11, British Member of Parliament Alistair Burt will visit 51�� School of Law, delivering a presentation titled, "Current UK - USA Legal and Political Relations during the rise of Globalization."

Public interest and business law top summer employment experiences for Elon Law’s Classes of 2010 and 2011

September 2, 2009

Members of Elon Law's Classes of 2010 and 2011 contributed to the legal profession as summer associates, interns, and advocates for low-income individuals in need of legal assistance throughout the summer of 2009.

Elon Law service day builds lasting partnerships

September 2, 2009

On Saturday, August 22, over 100 first and second-year law students volunteered their time through the third annual "Elon Law Reaches Out" community service day, supporting the work of numerous nonprofits across the region.

Sonya Garza underscores historic significance of Sotomayor’s confirmation to the Supreme Court

August 31, 2009

Elon Law professor Sonya Garza recently spoke with News 14 Carolina and published a column in the Greensboro News and Record about the historic nature of Judge Sonya Sotomayor's appointment to the Supreme Court, the latest in a series of media appearances by Elon Law faculty about Sotomayor's nomination.

Elon Law welcomes Class of 2012

August 31, 2009

The faculty and administration of 51�� School of Law, together with special guests from the City of Greensboro, the North Carolina State Bar and the North Carolina Bar Association, welcomed an entering class of talented and diverse students on August 17 for orientation, one week prior to the law school's first day of classes.

President Lambert welcomes Elon Law’s Class of 2012 into the Elon community

August 31, 2009

At the President's Reception for 51�� School of Law's Class of 2012, held August 19, the law school's newest students enjoyed casual conversation with members of the law school faculty and with members of the leadership of 51��.

Andrew Haile provides analysis of “Sin Taxes” for WUNC and WNPR radio

August 31, 2009

On August 28, Elon Law professor Andrew Haile evaluated recent changes to the tax code in North Carolina as a special guest on WUNC radio's "The State of Things." The appearance followed Haile's August 12 interview with the hour-long radio program, "Where We Live," broadcast by WNPR-Connecticut Public Radio, providing historical and national context for Connecticut's debate to increase taxes on tobacco sales.

Henry Gabriel helps to shape the future of international commercial law at meetings in Rome, Santa Fe, London, and Washington, D.C.

August 31, 2009

Elon Law Professor Henry Gabriel recently participated in the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law's (UNIDROIT) Working Group Meeting on Principles of International Commercial Contracts in Rome. As a member of the Working Group, Gabriel is helping to draft the third edition of the Principles.