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Sixty-five Ƶ Law students initiated into William Hooper Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta
January 26, 2011
On September 22, Ƶ Law's William Hooper chapter of the professional law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta initiated its fourth pledge class. This year the chapter inducted its largest pledge class ever with sixty-five new members. Founded in March of 2009, Phi Alpha Delta now has a total membership of 130.
Michael Rich provides insight into rights for speedy trials in Wilmington Star News report
January 26, 2011
Ƶ Law professor Michael Rich provides analysis of criminal proceedings related to defendants' rights to a speedy trial, in a September 17 Wilmington Star News article about a North Carolina woman who is awaiting trial after being charged with gambling and slot machine possession charges five years ago.
David Levine presents on trade secrecy at intellectual property law "unconference"
January 26, 2011
In a presentation at Innovate/Activate: An Unconference on Intellectual Property and Activism, held September 24 and 25 at New York Law School, Ƶ Law professor David Levine discussed trade secrecy laws and their impacts on transparency and accountability in matters of public interest.
Ƶ Law hosts third annual Family and Friends Day
January 26, 2011
More than 300 law students, family members and friends gathered at Ƶ School of Law on October 2 for the school's third annual Family and Friends Day. A slideshow from the day's events is included with this report.
Ƶ Law advisory board member James B. Hunt, Jr. to receive national award
January 26, 2011
The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation has announced that it will award four-term North Carolina governor and Ƶ Law advisory board member James B. Hunt, Jr. with the foundation's Frank E. Taplin, Jr. Public Intellectual Award.
Ƶ Law hosts Careers in Business Law forum
January 26, 2011
On September 30, four Greensboro business attorneys spoke with Ƶ Law students about the practice of business law and the skills needed to excel in the area. Participants included John Overfield of Coltrane, Aycock & Overfield PLLC, Paula Sinozich of Connors, Morgan Sinozich, Adam Tarleton of Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, and Craig Taylor of Carruthers & Roth, PA.
Martha Peters presents at Florida Law School
January 26, 2011
On September 27, Ƶ Law professor Martha Peters presented at the University of Florida Law School. In a presentation geared towards students in the first-year class, Peters highlighted the importance of self-assessment to help students study the law and prepare for law practice more effectively.
Ƶ Law invites proposals from non-profit organizations to receive legal insights and analysis from law students
January 26, 2011
Non-profit organizations and government entities are invited to submit proposals about a legal problem they are facing, for consideration as a matter to be studied in-depth by Ƶ Law students. If selected, the legal issue will be researched and analyzed by second-year law students, under the supervision of law faculty. Students will also make presentations before each organization participating, recommending a range of possible solutions to each entity's respective legal problem.
Ƶ Law Republicans third annual “Pork and Politics” dinner – Oct. 25
January 26, 2011