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Damon Duncan ’06 L’09, who graduated from Â鶹ÊÓƵ with a degree in communications before attending law school, becomes the first Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law alumnus to serve in such a leadership capacity for the North Carolina Bar Association.

The North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys recognized Katherine Bordwine L’18 with an annual award named in honor of retired North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Sarah Parker.

Professor Sue Liemer served from 1998-2000 as president of the Association of Legal Writing Directors and served a four-year term on the Board of Directors of the Legal Writing Institute.

Associate Dean Enrique Armijo’s legal critique of the "ample alternative channels of communication" principle will be featured in the next edition of an annual guide frequently cited by First Amendment scholars and attorneys.

To honor a local attorney's unwavering support of her legal studies, student Wendy Smith made a gift to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law that was celebrated June 7 with the unveiling of a plaque recognizing G. Steve Crihfield for his commitment to encouraging students who are pursuing a career in law.

Students in the Class of 2018 who excelled during their first year at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law were recognized June 1 at a Starmount Country Club dinner featuring remarks from alumna Chelsea Anderson '10 L'13.

Steve Friedland, associate dean for innovation in engaged learning in law, spoke with veteran journalist Bob Buckley of "The Buckley Report" about ongoing research at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law focused on improvements to legal education. 

Bestowed at Commencement, the David Gergen Award for Leadership & Professionalism recognizes graduating students in each class who embody the highest levels of selfless leadership and service.

Students in the Class of May 2017 received their degrees in an Alumni Gym ceremony highlighted by remarks from Robert J. Grey Jr., a former president of the American Bar Association who implored the group to "guard against injustice." 

On the eve of Commencement, students in the Class of May 2017 and their families gathered in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law library to recognize outstanding academic performance, pro bono work, and service to the law school.