UNC School of Law

UNC Law Tax Day
2026-04-15 11:45 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Law School Rotunda
Tax Day 2026 Flyer

The Mind of an Entrepreneur
2026-04-23 | UNC Curtis Media Center
Understanding your client is imperative for any successful attorney and/or entrepreneur. Learn from Bernard Bell, the Executive Director of the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has spent the majority of his career as both a Corporate Sales and Marketing Executive and an Entrepreneur, and most recently, an Academic. Bernard also serves as a Professor of the Practice in the program, teaching almost 200+ plus students annually in his Shuford Capstone Class.
About the Speaker: Bernard Bell is Executive Director of the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship at UNC Chapel Hill, where he also serves as Professor of the Practice, teaching over 200 students annually in his Shuford Capstone Class. He is CEO of Urban Media Solutions, a consulting firm advising founders and startups on raising capital, product launch, digital transformation, and e-commerce strategies with a focus on the urban consumer.
Bell’s extensive career includes senior executive positions at Urban One, Tribune Media, HGTV, Discovery Channel, and IBM. Originally from Greensboro, NC, he holds both a BA and MBA from UNC Chapel Hill.
This is a recorded interview at the UNC Curtis Media Center and is not open to public attendance. The conversation will be available to view on the Institute’s website and LinkedIn following the taping.

LAA Book Club with Jennifer Puryear '95 and Professor Bill Marshall
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Professor Bill Marshall discusses “The First Gentleman” by Bill Clinton and James Patterson, sharing his insights from serving as deputy counsel to the president and deputy assistant to the president during the Clinton Administration.
Email Brian Stern at brian.stern@unc.edu to join the LAA book club email list for updates.
Register by April 17

Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering
2026-04-30 | UNC Curtis Media Center
Panel discussion with the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering to discuss entrepreneurship in the age of innovation. Biomedical Engineering (BME) is a fast-growing, interdisciplinary field that integrates engineering, mathematics, medicine, and science to improve human health and quality of life. In the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, students are given access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities at both NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill. This unique relationship offers students a wealth of opportunities for research, group collaboration, coursework, and exposure to experts in medicine and engineering. The mission of the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering is to unite engineering and medicine to improve lives. Our department’s three core values are: innovate, collaborate and translate. With more than 50 primary teaching and research faculty members and approximately 600 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students, the Joint Department is on track to realize its ambitious vision of becoming a leader in real-world results: faculty productivity, student accomplishment and entrepreneurial success.
No public attendance allowed, discussion will be recorded

Commencement
2026-05-08 12:30
Can’t make it? Commencement will be available via livestream.

Classes Begin; Externship Orientation; Summer Registration Closes
2026-05-11

State of the School Address
2026-05-15 12:00 - 13:00
Carolina Law State of the School Address
Join UNC School of Law leaders for an update on the happenings in the halls of Carolina Law, including our second-consecutive No. 18 best law schools ranking. The virtual event outlines our successes, our future, and the path forward.

DDI Board Boot Camp
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-21 | Rizzo Center, 150 DuBose Home Lane, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
This program is designed to support aspiring board members who want to learn more about corporate board service. Topics include the job of a director, the skills needed and how to develop them, realistic approaches to advancing your candidacy for a board of directors’ position, and evaluating companies and opportunities. We will form Peer Pods for those interested. Following the program, each Peer Pod will meet with a group leader three times (for an hour) before the end of the year. This is an opportunity to work on skills discussed at the Boot Camp. Enrollment is limited and based upon application.

Aaron Gard with Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce
2026-05-20 | Wilmington, NC
Institute for Innovation Executive Director, Aaron Gard, speaking to the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce about entrepreneurship in the age of innovation. The Chamber is a network of entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders committed to economic growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact across the Cape Fear region.

Memorial Day—no classes
2026-05-25

Faculty Lunch and Learn with Professor John Coyle
2026-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Hosted by the UNC Law Alumni Association, Carolina Law Professor John Coyle, explores how U.S. courts navigate the tangled and often contradictory choice‑of‑law rules in terrorism cases.

Entrepreneurship In The Age of Innovation
2026-06-15 | Kitty Hawk, NC
Institute for Innovation Executive Director, Aaron Gard, speaking to Outer Banks Entrepreneurs about entrepreneurship in the age of innovation. Outer Banks Entrepreneurs is a vibrant hub of women’s empowerment, connection, and success! Based in the scenic Outer Banks of North Carolina, with additional chapters in Elizabeth City, NC, and Chesapeake, Virginia, this is not just an organization – it’s a thriving community of female artists, business professionals, crafters, direct sellers, non-profit organizations, and service providers.

Juneteenth—no classes
2026-06-19

Carolina Law Alumni Reception at the NCBA Annual Meeting
2026-06-25 17:30 - 19:00 | The Westin Charlotte, 601 S College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Join Carolina Law for an alumni reception during the North Carolina Bar Association Annual Meeting.

LAA Book Club with Jennifer Puryear ’95, Professor Leigh Osofsky, and Professor Kathleen Thomas
2026-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Jennifer Puryear ’95, Professor Kathleen Thomas, and Leigh Osofsky for a compelling virtual book club conversation exploring The Tragedy of True Crime: Four Guilty Men and The Stories That Define Us by John J. Lennon. Together, they’ll delve into the book’s powerful examination of justice, narrative, and the human stories that shape our understanding of crime and punishment.

SAVE THE DATE: Law Alumni Weekend 2026
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-10
Mark your calendar for Law Alumni Weekend, October 9-10, 2026, a signature celebration of all things Carolina Law.
The weekend kicks off with the Law Alumni Association Awards Dinner, where we honor the very best of Carolina Law. From there, enjoy a full slate of programs designed to connect you with our faculty, students, and fellow alumni.
Details are coming soon, and this is a weekend you won’t want to miss.
If you’re celebrating your 10th, 20th, 30th, or 40th reunion and want to help rally your class, please contact Brian Stern at brian.stern@unc.edu.
Questions?
Brian Stern
Director of Development for Alumni and Community Engagement
(919) 843-5644 | brian.stern@unc.edu

Cornerstone Weekend Among the Palmettos
2026-11-05 - 2026-11-08 | Charleston, SC
Save the Date for the UNC School of Law
Cornerstone Weekend Among the Palmettos
November 5-8, 2026 Charleston, South Carolina
Join the Cornerstone Club for a weekend of celebrating the successes of Carolina Law:
faculty, students, programs, and exceptional supporters.
By invitation only.
Invitation to follow in summer 2026.
