Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Elon Law announces 2026 Student Bar Association and Honor Council leaders
December 8, 2025
Law students elected representatives to oversee student life opportunities at Elon Law's full-time program in Greensboro and, for the first time, the part-time Flex Program in Charlotte.
Elon Law鈥檚 moot court teams earn honors at National Moot Court regional competition
November 24, 2025
Elon's two teams placed in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds with Landon Eckard L鈥25 and Darci Sharpe L鈥25 each recognized for advocacy and winning 2nd place for Best Brief.
Elon Law student wins Greensboro Half Marathon, qualifies for Boston Marathon
November 19, 2025
Abbi Morrell L'27 finished first-overall female runner in Greensboro's annual half marathon race this fall. Weeks later, she qualified for the 2027 Boston Marathon in a Raleigh, North Carolina, full marathon.
Elon Law Flex Program names top student advocates in inaugural Moot Court Competition
November 18, 2025
Nearly half of Flex Two students competed in the Nov. 11 event, supported by 15 volunteer judges from the Mecklenburg County Bar who included four Elon Law alumni.
Elon Law supports first responders and veterans through Wills for Heroes clinics
November 13, 2025
In partnership with the N.C. Bar Foundation, clinics in Greensboro and, for the first time, Charlotte offered peace of mind to those serving our country and communities. Dozens of Elon Law students volunteered alongside local attorneys to provide pro bono estate and advance directive assistance.
N.C. Supreme Court justice to deliver Elon Law Commencement address
November 12, 2025
Justice Philip Berger Jr., whose legal career includes experience as a prosecutor and top state jurist, will address graduates in a Dec.12 ceremony on the main campus of 福利亚洲国产精品.
Law symposium calls for empathy, action on housing insecurity
November 11, 2025
The second annual Law & the Prophets Symposium: Neighboring in a Time of Need convened civic, legal and faith leaders to discuss issues around affordable housing and people experiencing homelessness in Greensboro.
In a hero鈥檚 footsteps: Trey McClenny L鈥26 finds his path at Elon Law
November 7, 2025
Dave 鈥淪hoe Ball鈥 McClenny 鈥49 was a WWII hero whose footprints are preserved at a monument in Belgium honoring American servicemembers. His grandson, Trey McClenny L鈥25, was recently elected Student Bar Association president at Elon Law in Greensboro.
Elon Law students find voice through verse at annual poetry slam
October 31, 2025
The "High Rhymes & Misdemeanors" Poetry Slam united poets laureate, students and faculty from Elon Law鈥檚 Greensboro and Charlotte campuses in a celebration of creative expression marking the National Day on Writing.
Elon Law鈥檚 Cheri Beasley honored for career of service, integrity and leadership
October 24, 2025
The former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and Elon Law鈥檚 Sandra Day O鈥機onnor Professor was recognized by the N.C. Supreme Court Historical Society for her trailblazing influence and steadfast leadership.