For Dave Fitzgerald ’15, the path to a legal career was paved with service and shaped by his experiences in the U.S. Army. After graduating from Notre Dame, where he studied finance and played football, Fitzgerald felt called to serve in the wake of 9/11. Fitzgerald ultimately opted to enlist in the Army, drawn to …
After service, it can be tough for veterans to find a sense of community, but the Veterans Advocacy Legal Organization in the UNC School of Law hopes to provide that for Tar Heel veterans and their advocates. VALOR provides pro bono legal services to veterans and education and a community for military-affiliated students and supporters. “Military communities are very …
The excitement is building as we’re just one week away from our annual Law Alumni Weekend, taking place November 15-16, 2024. If you haven’t already, there’s still time to join your fellow Carolina Law graduates for this weekend of celebration and connection! Last Call for Registration Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reconnect with …
When Kim Twiddy founded Outer Banks Entrepreneurs (OBE) 12 years ago, she sought to create the supportive business community she was missing in her work as a 911 operator. Working long hours with the same colleagues, Twiddy craved connection with like-minded business owners. “I needed an outlet,” Twiddy explained. “I wanted to do something bigger, …
What does it mean to be an ethical lawyer? Eight Carolina Law students explored this fundamental question in a powerful new setting this fall – at the site where World War II-era attorneys helped implement and defend the unjust imprisonment of Japanese Americans. Against the backdrop of northwest Wyoming’s stark landscape, where temperatures swung dramatically …
The UNC Law Alumni Association will honor seven exceptional alumni at its annual alumni awards presentation. The awards recognize members of the UNC School of Law community who embody the law school’s mission to serve the legal profession, the people and institutions of North Carolina, the nation, and the world with ethics and dedication to the cause …
UNC School of Law transformed fall break into a catalyst for change in Wilmington this October. Building on the Institute for Innovation‘s existing partnership with Channel, students, faculty, alumni, and staff launched their first pro bono trip, providing crucial legal guidance to twelve minority-owned businesses. At Channel, where Director Chakema Clinton-Quintana and Business Advisor Atiba …
The Center for Media Law and Policy and the First Amendment Law Review (FALR) are proud to present a timely and crucial symposium exploring free speech issues on university campuses. Event Details Date: Friday, November 15, 2024 Time: 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM Location: Carolina Club located at George Watts Hill Alumni Center and via Livestream …
Behind every groundbreaking legal argument and policy paper at UNC School of Law, there’s an often-unseen force: the Kathrine R. Everett Law Library team. These librarians are more than just book managers; they’re the driving force behind the school’s legal discoveries. “We take research questions from faculty members, big or small,” says Ellie Campbell, a …
The University of North Carolina School of Law hosted a thought-provoking symposium, “Justice in the Age of Criminal Records,” on October 11, 2024. Organized by the North Carolina Law Review, the event brought together legal scholars and practitioners to explore how criminal records shape lives long after formal sentences end. The symposium kicked off with …