School of Law Archive

Cherokee youth explore law careers

July 21, 2010  |   School of Law

Twenty high school students from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians had the opportunity to explore careers in law during the College Careers and Technology program hosted by the School of Law.

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Law professor named associate provost

July 12, 2010  |   Faculty, Provost, School of Law

Professor of Law Jennifer Collins has been named associate provost for academic initiatives.

In her new role, Collins will work with faculty from across the University to develop academic programs. The appointment is for a three-year term. She will retain her title as professor of law and will continue to teach in the law school.

Reynolds named law associate dean

June 30, 2010  |   Faculty, School of Law

School of Law Professor Suzanne Reynolds has been named to a three-year term as the school’s Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

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Professor Pat Roberts retires after teaching students the importance of words

May 10, 2010  |   Faculty, School of Law

Despite numerous run-ins with cars over the years, Pat Roberts still has a passion for running and cycling. Now that she’s retired from the School of Law, she may be trading her road bike for a mountain bike and heading to the wilds of Southern Utah to explore the sandstone and red-rock desert where her daughter gives guided mountain bike tours.

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Professor Tom Roberts retires after finding a home at Wake Forest for three decades

May 10, 2010  |   Faculty, School of Law

Tom Roberts served in the Peace Corps in Ecuador years ago, and he’s spent time in the Amazon jungle. But even though he’s retiring this spring after 33 years teaching in the School of Law, he isn’t planning any exotic trips, for awhile at least.

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‘America’s Best’: Professional schools recognized among top 50 in country

April 15, 2010  |   Graduate School, School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine

Wake Forest’s law, business and medical schools all ranked in the top 50 in the 2011 issue of “America’s Best Graduate Schools,” published by U.S. News & World Report.

Innocence and Justice Clinic celebrates first victory

January 8, 2010  |   School of Law

The School of Law’s Innocence and Justice Clinic achieved its first victory Friday: the release of Machello Bitting after students discovered a sentencing error that led to a longer prison term than he should have received.

Faculty members receive awards

February 26, 2009  |   Faculty, School of Business, School of Law, Wake Forest College

Several awards to recognize excellence in teaching, research and service were presented to faculty members during Founders’ Day Convocation on Feb. 26: Sheri Bridges, associate professor in the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy, received the Kulynych Family Omicron Delta Kappa Award for Contribution to […]

WFU observes Constitution Day with free speech event

September 7, 2005  |   Events, School of Law

In observance of Constitution Day, the Wake Forest University School of Law will hold a panel discussion titled “First Amendment Freedoms During Times of Crisis” at noon Sept. 21 in the Worrell Professional Center, Room 1312. The event is free and open to the public. […]

Stories this week at Wake Forest University

August 15, 2002  |   Campus Life, Community, For Parents, School of Law, Student

A NEW CLASS OF DEMON DEACONS — Beginning at 8 a.m. on Aug. 21, Wake Forest freshmen will start moving into their residence halls. Orientation for the 1,012 new college students kicks off the following day and lasts until Aug. 27. Students will move in all […]