Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Elon remembers Greensboro’s Jim Melvin, a founding force behind Elon Law
August 13, 2025
Former Greensboro mayor and Bryan Foundation president and CEO Jim Melvin was an early visionary supporter of the School of Law, establishing the downtown Greensboro campus in support of “a law school with a difference.” He died Aug. 10, 2025, at the age of 91.
Meet the Elon Law Class of 2027
August 8, 2025
The 182 students in Ʒ School of Law’s largest-ever class represent 31 states, 90 undergraduate institutions and hold a variety of experiences in the law and service.
Elon Law Convocation message to Class of 2027: ‘Cultivate character’
August 6, 2025
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 Ʒ's Alumni Gym.
McClanahan L’14 wins ABA ‘Top 40 Young Lawyers’ award
July 28, 2025
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.
Elon Law ranked a ‘Best Law School’ by Princeton Review for 10th straight year
July 24, 2025
The popular college guide’s “Best Law Schools for 2025” includes Elon Law and student praise for its innovative, skills-based curriculum and exceptional faculty and staff.
Elon Law professor turns legal expertise, travels into gripping crime fiction
July 22, 2025
Associate Professor of Law Sara Ochs published her second thriller, “This Stays Between Us,” this summer. Set around a college study abroad trip to Australia that turns deadly, the narrative jumps timelines and leads readers on a suspense-filled race for the truth.
NCBA honors Legal Aid’s Jonathan Perry L’10 for Hurricane Helene assistance
July 14, 2025
Elon Law alumnus Jonathan Perry, Western Region manager for Legal Aid of North Carolina and managing attorney at Legal Aid’s Foothills Office in Morganton, received the North Carolina Bar Association’s Greenblatt Outstanding Lawyer Award at its annual meeting June 25-28.
David Gergen, presidential adviser, principled leader and founding chair of Elon Law advisory board, dies at 83
July 11, 2025
Committed to public service, political engagement and civil rights, Gergen was instrumental in moving Ʒ forward and establishing the School of Law.
Elon Law community sets new records in philanthropy and alumni engagement
July 9, 2025
Support for scholarships and experiential learning grew significantly in 2024-25, with alumni participation hitting all-time highs.
Elon Law’s Cheri Beasley joins ABA panel on judicial ethics, elections
June 26, 2025
Part of the American Bar Association’s Rule of Law in America Series, the June 18 panel discussion centered on the need to modernize judicial ethical standards for modern elections.