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A news report on May 4, 2021, included information from Associate Professor John Flynn on ways for small business owners to protect their personal assets from scam artists.

An Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law residency-in-practice supervised by Judge Catherine Eagles offered Jessica Leach L’21 an opportunity to hone legal research skills as she developed knowledge of compassionate release processes for prison inmates and of a federal anti-discrimination law.

During a panel discussion on April 28, Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and staff from the university and the school of law discussed the significance of the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd last year.

The Greensboro Bar Association Foundation’s gift to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law Annual Scholarship Fund provides support for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law students who are preparing to positively impact their clients and communities as future lawyers.

An Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law residency-in-practice with the global apparel company introduced Kionie James L'21 to corporate and intellectual property law while providing an opportunity to present research on ways to avoid cultural appropriation in fashion lines.

The panel discussion, scheduled for April 28 at 7 p.m., will be hosted live on Zoom and moderated by Damion Blake, assistant professor of political science and policy studies.

Luke Bierman emailed the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law community on April 20, 2021, following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, whose murder nearly one year ago led to national protests and a renewed push for racial justice.

A program inspired by the law school’s Alliance of Legal Pioneers and Supporters, with guidance from law faculty and Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s First-Generation Student Support Services, welcomed dozens of participants from around the globe to network and share common experiences.

An Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law residency-in-practice with judges of the North Carolina District Court in Guilford County helped Ayo Kuforiji L’21, who wants to eventually represent children at the center of legal disputes, better understand courtroom dynamics and processes.

The longtime legal educator, whose expertise and research interests include business law and tax policy, was among those promoted in April by Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Board of Trustees.