Articles by Michael Abernethy
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N.C. Supreme Court justice to Elon Law grads: ‘Get in the well’
December 15, 2025
The Hon. Phil Berger Jr., North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, delivered a Commencement address to the 福利亚洲国产精品 School of Law Class of 2025 emphasizing the importance of using legal skills to serve those facing hardship.
Guided by purpose, rooted in service: Rebecca Bailey L鈥25 leaves impact on Elon Law
December 9, 2025
The outgoing Student Bar Association president earned the Distinguished Service Award for leadership and dedication to her classmates and community.
Frederick Hulse L鈥25 brings heart to pro bono service at Elon Law
December 8, 2025
Frederick Hulse L鈥25 was recently awarded the North Carolina Bar Student Pro Bono Award for more than 100 hours of service to Triad residents. His generosity extended to classmates, who call him 鈥渟elfless鈥 and 鈥済enuine.鈥
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.