Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law professor presents at international asylum conference in Finland
November 3, 2026
Assistant Professor of Law Heather Scavone examined the implications of expanding biometric surveillance and identity verification in U.S. immigration adjudications during an interdisciplinary conference hosted by Ã…bo Akademi University.
Charlotte’s inaugural Public Square event explores government and civic responsibility
November 2, 2026
John Hood and Melissa Murray joined moderator Carol Quillen for Charlotte's inaugural Public Square conversation. Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law students from Greensboro and Charlotte helped facilitate the event.
Enrique Armijo quoted by Washington Post in coverage of FCC warning to broadcasters
October 27, 2026
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law Professor Enrique Armijo discusses First Amendment protections for journalists following a warning from the Federal Communications Commission about reporting election polls.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law students share personality and perspective in annual poetry slam
October 27, 2026
Students in Greensboro and Charlotte shared personal reflections, sharp observations and humor during annual poetry competitions celebrating the National Day on Writing.
Liberty University wins Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law’s 17th Billings, Exum & Frye moot court competition
October 26, 2026
Forty teams from 25 universities tackled questions of government surveillance and free speech during Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law's annual national competition.
FOX8’s ‘The Buckley Report’ highlights Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law Dean Kramer, culture shift
October 22, 2026
Dean Zak Kramer discussed record bar exam results, a culture of high expectations and the student challenge that left him with a permanent reminder of their success.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law professor examines transparency in data center development
October 19, 2026
Professor David S. Levine discusses trade secret protections, nondisclosure agreements and proposed federal legislation to improve public access to information around data centers.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law partners with Charlotte organizations for ‘Public Square’ conversation series
October 15, 2026
Â鶹ÊÓƵ School of Law joins the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation and community partners for Public Square, a series of civic dialogues. The first is an Oct. 29 discussion featuring Carol Quillen, John Hood and Melissa Murray, with four Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law students contributing to the program.
Thinking five steps ahead: Mayar Elgeyoshi L’26 finds her place in the courtroom
October 9, 2026
Through prosecution, defense and hands-on trial experience, Mayar Elgeyoshi L’26 is learning what it means to pursue justice without losing sight of humanity.
Gov. Josh Stein appoints Carrie Vickery L’09 as N.C. Superior Court judge
September 23, 2026
The Hon. Carrie Vickery L’09, a member of the School of Law’s charter class and the first Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law graduate elected to the bench, will bring nearly a decade of District Court experience to her new role.