The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has honored Professor Michael Gerhardt by naming him the recipient of the 2023 Thomas Jefferson Award, the highest accolade conferred by the University. This distinguished award is presented annually to faculty members who exemplify the ideals of Thomas Jefferson, encompassing scholarly excellence, advocacy for democracy, advancement of education, and …
Are we ready for a world where artificial intelligence writes news articles, creates content, and influences public opinion? As AI continues to advance at a rapid pace, it’s crucial that we examine the legal implications of this transformative technology on the media landscape. The UNC Center for Media Law and Policy is tackling this critical …
UNC School of Law’s most highly anticipated event of the year, the 2024 Annual CPILO Community Auction, took place on Thursday, March 7th at The PITCH on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. The exciting event brought together Carolina Law students, faculty, and community members to raise money for supporting students in unpaid or underpaid summer …
Grace Roberts and Josh Jacobs, 2L students at the University of North Carolina School of Law, have been crowned national champions at the Herbert Wechsler National Criminal Law Moot Court Competition, held at the University of Buffalo School of Law on March 15-16, 2024. The team not only took home the top prize but also …
The University of North Carolina School of Law recently celebrated a significant achievement as its Supreme Court Program, led by Wiley Rein, LLP partner Rick Simpson ’77 and Andy Hessick, Carolina Law’s Judge John J. Parker Distinguished Professor of Law, secured a unanimous 9-0 victory in the U.S. Supreme Court case McElrath v. Georgia. The …
UNC School of Law and CHANNEL Powered by Live Oak Bank celebrated the launch of an exciting new collaboration at the CHANNEL/Institute for Innovation Kickoff Event on March 12, 2024. The event brought together small business owners, entrepreneurs, and legal experts to discuss how this partnership will provide vital legal resources and support to the …
One afternoon in July 2020, hundreds of people marched for racial justice in Graham, North Carolina, seeking the removal of a Confederate monument prominently located by the historic courthouse square. Counter-protesters confronted the rally while waving inflammatory symbols, including a nurse who was accused of making racist remarks towards the marchers. When community leader Dejuana …
UNC School of Law welcomed alumnus and Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Danny Werfel ’97 back to campus as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Tax Summit. This marked a proud homecoming for Commissioner Werfel and a continuation of Carolina Law’s tradition of both tax excellence and public service. The now annual Tax Summit is a …
The doors have opened to the Innovate Carolina Junction—a hub developed on E. Rosemary Street by UNC School of Law alum Clay Grubb ’93 to bridge academia and enterprise. The 20,000-square-foot space, led by UNC’s Innovate Carolina initiative, creates proximity for Carolina Law and its Institute for Innovation to engage with innovative pursuits beyond campus. …
In a stunning display of legal prowess, Carolina Law’s 2L civil rights moot court teams secured impressive victories at the William B. Bryant-Luke C. Moore Invitational Moot Court Competition held at Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. The competition, dedicated to the legacies of Honorable William B. Bryant and Honorable Luke Charles Moore, …