UNC School of Law

2023 Tax Summit in Chapel Hill hosted by UNC School of Law and Kenan Flagler Business School featuring the 50th Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Daniel I. Werfel, JD '97
2023-11-03 | Friday Conference Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, 27599, United States
The UNC Tax Summit is a continuing education event for accountants and lawyers to earn 8.4 CPE and/or 7 CLE credits. The event will take place at the Friday Conference Center located in Chapel Hill, NC. Twelve knowledgeable speakers will discuss local, state, and federal tax policy issues and their legal implications, in addition to a session devoted to professional conduct in business communications. The keynote speaker will be the Internal Revenue Service Commissioner and Carolina Law alum, Danny Werfel ’97.
Learn more and register

Cornerstone Weekend 2023 (for Cornerstone Members Only)
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-05 | Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Dean Brinkley is pleased to invite UNC School of Law Cornerstone Club members and their guests to join him for a weekend to celebrate Carolina Law at the iconic Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. This exclusive weekend, rescheduled from May 2023, features conversations with Dean Brinkley, The Tannery book review with author and Carolina alumnus Michael Almond (BA ’71, JD ’75), fine dining, Greenbrier experiences, camaraderie and time on your own to explore all The Greenbrier has to offer.

Atlanta: Carolina Law Tailgate and Football - Are you ready for this?! Tailgate at Troutman Pepper followed by the UNC v. Ga. Tech Football game | October 28, 2023
2023-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Troutman Pepper, 301 S. College Street 34th Floor, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
UNC School of Law invites you and your guests to join us for a pregame tailgate party at Troutman Pepper 2 hours prior to kick off of the UNC vs. GA Tech football game.
Join us for a delicious spread by Fox Brothers BBQ, killer views, and parking in the Troutman Pepper deck. Special thanks to Troutman Pepper for hosting Carolina Law for our pregame tailgate.
Register and purchase your football tickets

Fall Break – no classes
2023-10-19 - 2023-10-20
Thurs. – Fri., Oct. 19-20 Fall Break – no classes

Law Alumni Weekend
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-14
If you graduated from Carolina Law, the UNC Law Alumni Association invites you back to Chapel Hill on October 13-14, 2023 for the annual Law Alumni Weekend.
Bring your significant other, your kids and encourage your classmates to come back to Chapel Hill for THE ONLY event that brings together all alumni, students, faculty and staff for a weekend of family friendly activities in celebration and support of UNC School of Law.
Events for the weekend include:

October 13:

5:30-7:30 p.m. | Law Alumni Weekend Welcome Reception, Rizzo Conference Center, Loudermilk Hall
Dress attire: come as you are
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres served
Plan to meet your Carolina Law friends and classmates at the Welcome Reception and then enjoy your time in Chapel Hill and stroll down Franklin Street and stop for dinner, dessert, and drinks. Remember Chapel Hill is busy for football weekends. We encourage you to make plans with your friends in advance and try to get dinner reservations ahead of time.

October 14:

4:30 p.m. | Briefing with Dean Martin H. Brinkley ’92, UNC School of Law
5:30 p.m. | Carolina Law Tailgate and Pre-Game Fun, School of Law Rotunda
7:30 p.m. kick off | Carolina vs. Miami, Kenan Memorial Football Stadium

Additional details and registration information to come but don’t miss the opportunity to book your hotel room now. We have courtesy blocks reserved at three hotels with deadlines in August.
We can’t wait to see you in the fall!
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University Day
2023-10-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Memorial Hall
Celebrate the 230th Anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of Old East on October 12, 1793.

University Day 2023
2023-10-12 10:45 - 12:30
University Day is right around the corner. Join the festivities as UNC-Chapel Hill celebrates its 230th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Classes will be canceled from 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in honor of the events. Participants can begin gathering at the Old Well for the University Procession at 10:30 a.m. before heading to Memorial Hall for the 11 a.m. ceremony. Students, faculty and all others who decide to join in the celebration will be treated to a variety of activities and food trucks on campus.

Constitution Day
2023-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Room 5042
Each year, UNC School of Law organizes the campus-wide Constitution Day celebration to commemorate September 17, the day on which the Constitution of the United States was signed. Constitution Day allows schools and colleges across the country to reflect on United States history, the deeper meanings within the Constitution and hopes it represents for the future.
The law school will celebrate the federal observance this year on September 26 with a fireside chat at noon in room 5042, featuring double Tar Heel Reggie Shuford ’91, executive director of the N.C. Justice Center and Martin H. Brinkley ’92, dean and William Rand Kenan Jr. Professor of Law where Shuford will discuss his civil rights work and perspectives on the Constitution.

Well-Being Day/ No Classes
2023-09-25

Labor Day/No Classes
2023-09-04

Deadline for Students to Add/Drop Courses
2023-08-28

Charlotte FC Game Outing
2023-07-08 17:30 - 22:00 | Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Join the Young Alumni Leadership Council for a Charlotte FC game on Saturday July 8, 2023. Charlotte area alumni, their families and students summering will gather to cheer on the Charlotte FC as they take on the FC Cincinnati on Hero Night at Bank of America Stadium.
There will be a pre-game gathering at 5:00 p.m. at a location being announced soon and is free to attend. Appetizers will be provided and there will be a cash bar available. The cost of tickets for the CFC game are $20. Tickets will be distributed electronically.
Registration is now open and will close on June 23. We will not be able to accept late registrations. No refunds will be available after June 23.
Questions? Contact Kelly Mann Rose, assistant director of alumni and donor relations, at mann@unc.edu.

Charlotte Alumni Regional Club Happy Hour Summer 2023
2023-06-22 17:30 - 19:30 | El Thrifty, 1115 N. Brevard Street, Ste. 100, Charlotte, 28206, United States
The Carolina Law Alumni Association and the Charlotte Alumni Regional Club are excited to host an alumni and student happy hour.
Join members of the Charlotte Alumni Regional Club for a happy hour at El Thrifty on June 22, 2023 from 5:30 – 7:30. Appetizers will be provided and a cash bar is available.
A printed nametag will be provided if you register by June 20. Registration is open until June 22 but is not required to attend the event.

Questions? Contact Kelly Mann Rose, assistant director of alumni and donor relations at mann@unc.edu.

2023 Summer Associate Reception in New York
2023-06-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Ennead Architects LLP, 1 World Trade Center 40th Floor, New York, 10007, United States
As a part of the UNC School of Law Summer Spotlight series, we are pleased to bring to New York a conversation with Dean Martin H. Brinkley ’92. During the conversation you will hear an update about things happening around Carolina Law: admissions, employment and learn more about the prospect of a new law school building.
Our programs thrive on the prominent presence of our alumni to provide advice and support to 1L and 2L summer associates and help welcome the incoming class of 2026. Delicious drinks, great food, and the opportunity to connect and network with the vibrant Tar Heel legal community in New York is on deck for you at this special event! We hope that you will join us for this informative conversation, and to show your support of Carolina Law.
Space is graciously provided by Ennead Architects LLP. Registration closes June 6, 2023. Preregistration is required for event attendance. Questions about this upcoming event? Contact Kelly Rose (assistant director of alumni and donor relations) at mann@unc.edu.

2023 Summer Associate Reception in Charlotte
2023-06-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Troutman Pepper, 301 S. College Street 34th Floor, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
As a part of the UNC School of Law Summer Spotlight series, we are pleased to bring to Charlotte an update about things happening around Carolina Law: admissions, employment and a new law school building.
Our programs thrive on the prominent presence of our alumni to provide advice and support to 1L and 2L summer associates and help welcome the incoming class of 2026. Delicious drinks, great food, and the opportunity to connect and network with the vibrant Tar Heel legal community in Charlotte is on deck for you at this special event! We hope that you will join us for this informative conversation, and to show your support of Carolina Law.
Register now!
Space is graciously provided by Troutman Pepper. Preregistration is required for security purposes. Questions about this upcoming event? Contact Kelly Rose (assistant director of alumni and donor relations) at mann@unc.edu.

Prosecuting Cannabis: Approaches from States without Legalization
2023-05-17 12:00 - 13:15
Over the last decade, a large number of states have adopted various forms of marijuana reform. To date, 21 states have legalized marijuana for recreational purposes and 38 have legalized medical marijuana use. While public opinion polls suggest that the vast majority of people support marijuana legalization, less is known about the opinions and policies of prosecuting attorneys in states that have not yet legalized marijuana for any purpose.
Join the Prosecutors and Politics Project at UNC School of Law and the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law for a conversation with a panel of legal experts and academics. Panelists will discuss results from a recent study of marijuana enforcement and examine how different district attorney offices approach marijuana offenses.

Law School Commencement
2023-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Carmichael Arena, 310 South Road, Chapel Hill, 27514, United States

Last Day of Classes
2023-04-21

The Future of the First Amendment-2023 Wade H. Hargrove Media Law and Policy Colloquium
2023-04-10 19:30 - 21:00 | The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, United States
On April 10, the UNC Center for Media Law and Policy will host the 2023 Wade H. Hargrove Media Law and Policy Colloquium featuring Floyd Abrams, Senior Counsel at Cahill Gordon & Reindel. Abrams, one of the nation’s leading First Amendment lawyers, will speak about “The Future of the First Amendment.” In addition to giving prepared remarks, he will sit down with Mary-Rose Papandrea, Samuel Ashe Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law at the UNC School of Law, for an extended conversation about this important topic.
Abrams has extensive experience in high-visibility matters, often involving First Amendment, securities litigation, intellectual property, public policy and regulatory issues. He has argued frequently in the U.S. Supreme Court in cases raising issues as diverse as the scope of the First Amendment, the interpretation of ERISA, the nature of broadcast regulation, the impact of copyright law, and the continuing viability of the Miranda rule. Most recently, he prevailed in his argument before the Supreme Court on behalf of Senator Mitch McConnell as amicus curiae, defending the rights of corporations and unions to speak publicly about politics and elections in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Abrams also represented The New York Times in the Pentagon Papers case and other important First Amendment litigation before the Supreme Court. He represented Nina Totenberg and National Public Radio in the 1992 “leak” investigation conducted by the United States Senate arising out of the confirmation hearing of Justice Clarence Thomas and, in 2004 and 2005, Judith Miller and Matthew Cooper in their efforts to avoid revealing their confidential sources.
Described by Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan as “the most significant First Amendment lawyer of our age,” Abrams has been awarded with Lifetime Achievement Awards by The New York Law Journal and The American Lawyer (2013). For fifteen years, Abrams was the William J. Brennan, Jr. Visiting Professor of First Amendment Law at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. He also has been a Visiting Lecturer at Yale Law School and Columbia Law School and he is author of Friend of the Court: On the Front Lines with the First Amendment, published by Yale University Press (2013) and Speaking Freely: Trials of the First Amendment, published by Viking Press (2005).
Abrams will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Chancellors’ Ballroom at the Carolina Inn. The event is free and open to the public.
About the Colloquium
The UNC Center for Media Law and Policy hosts the Wade H. Hargrove Media Law and Policy Colloquium, which was established in 2009 to honor a figure of national prominence in the areas of media law or media policy. It was funded in part by the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters and North Carolina Cable Telecommunications Association to recognize the more than 30 years of service that Wade Hargrove, a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the UNC School of Law, provided to these organizations as well as media and technology companies throughout North Carolina and the nation.
The colloquium is a world-class event that draws attendees from both industry and academia. Speakers have included David Barrett, former chairman and CEO of Hearst Television Inc.; Ben Sherwood, former president of Disney|ABC Television; and David Cohen, Ambassador to Canada and former senior executive vice president of Comcast Corp. Past colloquia have been televised by C-SPAN and UNC-TV.

Spring Holiday
2023-04-07

Well-Being Day
2023-04-06

GiveUNC
2023-03-28
UNC School of Law offers students an accessible, affordable top 25 legal education. A Carolina Law degree allows our graduates to practice their chosen legal field without the burden of student debt. GiveUNC is a 24-hour virtual gathering of Tar Heels to give back and support Carolina. This GiveUNC, you can support our students, world class faculty, and hands-on programming. On March 28, support a degree like no other.

Admitted Students Day
2023-03-24

Book Chat with Professor Nita Farahany presenting "The Battle For Your Brain" with Professor Ifeoma Ajunwa moderating.
2023-03-21 12:00 - 13:00
Join Professor Ifeoma Ajunwa for a fireside chat with Professor Nita Farahany as they discuss Professor Farahany’s new book, “The Battle for Your Brain: Defending Your Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.”
March 21, 2023 from 12 – 1 pm in Room 5042 at UNC School of Law (Van Hecke-Wettach Hall)
Lunch will be served so please RSVP to ensure an accurate head count.
For those who can’t attend in person, a Zoom webinar link will be sent at the time of registration.
About the speakers:
Dr. Ifeoma Ajunwa, J.D., Ph.D., is an award-winning tenured law professor at the University of North Carolina School of Law where she is the Founding Director of the Artificial Intelligence Decision-Making Research (AI-DR) Program at Carolina Law. She is a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University since 2017 and a Visiting Fellow at Yale Law School (2022-2023). She was a 2019 recipient of the NSF CAREER Award and a 2018 recipient of the Derrick A. Bell Award from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). Professor Ajunwa’s book, The Quantified Worker, is forthcoming from Cambridge University Press in April 2023.
Nita Farahany, author of “The Battle for Your Brain: Defending Your Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology” (St. Martin’s Press 2023), is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy and Founding Director of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. She is a widely published scholar on the ethics of emerging technologiesand frequent commentator for national media and radio and keynote speaker at events including TED, the Aspen Ideas Festival, the World Economic Forum, and judicial conferences worldwide.From 2010-2017, she served as a Commissioner on the U.S. Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. She currently serves on the National Advisory Council for the National Institute for Neurological Disease and Stroke, as an elected member of the American Law Institute, Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, immediate past President of the International Neuroethics Society, ELSI advisor to the NIH Brain Initiativeand to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, member of the Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders and the Standing Committee on Biotechnology Capabilities and National Security Needsfor the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the Global Future Council on Frontier Risks for the World Economic Forum. She is the Reporter for the Drafting Committee on updating the Uniform Determination of Death Committee for the Uniform Law Commission(ULC), as well as a ULC Commissioner. Farahany is a co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Law and the Biosciences and on the Board of Advisors forScientific American. She also serves on scientific and ethics advisory boards for corporations. Farahany holds an AB (Genetics) from Dartmouth College, an ALM (Biology) from Harvard University, and a JD, MA, and Ph.D. (Philosophy) from Duke University.

Spring Break
2023-03-13 - 2023-03-17

Cyber Risk in the Supply Chain and Importance of a Contract
2023-02-23 16:00 - 17:00
Given that supply chain related risks are increasing and are potentially more harmful, it is essential for the companies to implement robust supply chain security practices. Panelists will provide examples of supply chain risks in the financial sector, discuss the practical and actionable controls to manage supply chain risks and the role of a carefully negotiated contract in it.
1. Supply chain risk
2. The devil is in the details of the contract
3. Risk Management (potential risks, risk acceptance and consequences including cyber insurance implications)
One hour of CLE Credit: Pending

Watch: Media Coverage of Prosecutors and Their Elections
2023-02-22 12:00 - 13:30
Watch now: Play a recording of this event.
A recent survey found that most Americans do not know that their local prosecutor is elected. How could that be?
One possible answer to that question may lie in the media coverage that prosecutors receive. Outside of large cities, prosecutors do not receive much media coverage, and the coverage that they do receive rarely mentions that they are an elected office—even in an election year.
Join the Prosecutors and Politics Project for an important discussion about media coverage of prosecutors and their elections, featuring journalists and prosecutors!
Panelists include:
Mark Dupree, Sr., District Attorney in Wyandotte County, Kansas
Dupree leads an office of over 60 employees. His administration has increased the felony trial conviction rate by 27%. Dupree has successfully created the first ever “Conviction Integrity Unit” in the state of Kansas, since re-named “Community Integrity Unit” which is responsible for ensuring that convictions obtained previously still hold integrity today and holding law enforcement accountable with the establishment of a hotline for residents to register complaints. His efforts for transforming the traditional manner in which District Attorney’s Offices have operated has been recognized nationally, with articles featured twice in the New York Times and interviewed on the nationally syndicated Roland Martin Show. Community involvement is the bedrock of the Dupree Administration. It builds community trust, and that trust greatly assists in crime prevention and bringing justice. Dupree and his administration lead the way in speaking at schools, neighborhood watch meetings, church gatherings, and civic organizations.
Julie Gunnigle, Legal Director, Arizona NORML
Gunnigle is an attorney and former prosecutor who fights for justice in our criminal legal system, for funding in our public schools, and for reproductive justice for our families. She was the 2020 and 2022 Democratic nominee for Maricopa County Attorney, coming closer than any reform candidate in 40 years to taking that office. Since that time, Gunnigle has worked as the Legal Director for Arizona NORML where she helps individuals who have been directly impacted by the war on drugs expunge their convictions and get a true second chance.
George Joseph, Senior Reporter for The City
Joseph is a Senior Reporter for The City with a focus on criminal justice and courts. He previously worked for WNYC and Gothamist, and has published stories with NPR, ProPublica, Esquire, and The Intercept among other outlets.
Will Knight, Attorney, Maricopa County, Arizona

Knight is a directly impacted Colombian-American attorney who practices criminal defense and civil rights litigation in Phoenix, Arizona. Knight has a background in both prosecution and indigent defense, and he had the privilege of defending numerous protesters against false, politically motivated gang prosecutions during the 2020 uprising, leading to several high profile multi-plaintiff and class action lawsuits against local police and prosecutors. Knight ran in a crowded field for Maricopa County Attorney in 2019 and 2020 following the appointment of the previous office-holder to the Supreme Court of Arizona.
Ryan Thornburg, Associate Professor at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media
Thornburg is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with an interest in social media, data driven reporting and digital media economics. Before joining the school in 2007, he spent a decade in leadership positions in online newsrooms, mostly working on national and international news at The Washington Post.

LAA Awards Dinner
2023-02-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Carolina Club
On February 17th, make plans to join us for our annual Law Alumni Association Awards where we will be honoring some outstanding alumni over an exciting dinner program. More information on award recipients is forthcoming.

Festival
2023-02-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Carolina Club
On February 17th, the Law Alumni Association will present a new take on Festival. This boutique offering of CLE is available EXCLUSIVELY to Carolina Law Alumni. Join us at the Carolina Club for a day packed with interesting CLE taught by beloved professors and special legal expert guests. Offered as a one day only package, join fellow alumni for a curated Festival offering that will satisfy six hours of CLE credits to meet various category requirements. For $150 you are receiving six hours of credit (pending approval), continental breakfast and lunch and unique opportunities to interact with Carolina Law students. Registration will close on February 10, 2023. Space is limited and will be based on a first come basis. Refunds will be available before February 10, 2023 at the discretion of the Director of CLE who can be contacted at unclawcle@unc.edu. There will be no waitlist.

Well-Being Days
2023-02-13 - 2023-02-14
