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An ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Law professor and five students joined a delegation from the North Carolina Bar Association on a recent visit to the Caribbean nation to learn more about the opportunities and challenges there of building a vibrant economy.

New York City. Washington. Boston. Raleigh. Charlotte. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Law students are excelling in legal internships coast-to-coast this summer with law firms, government offices, nonprofits and corporations that match their professional interests.

Damon Duncan ’06 L’09, who graduated from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ with a degree in communications before attending law school, becomes the first ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Law alumnus to serve in such a leadership capacity for the North Carolina Bar Association.

The North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys recognized Katherine Bordwine L’18 with an annual award named in honor of retired North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Sarah Parker.

Professor Sue Liemer served from 1998-2000 as president of the Association of Legal Writing Directors and served a four-year term on the Board of Directors of the Legal Writing Institute.

Associate Dean Enrique Armijo’s legal critique of the "ample alternative channels of communication" principle will be featured in the next edition of an annual guide frequently cited by First Amendment scholars and attorneys.

To honor a local attorney's unwavering support of her legal studies, student Wendy Smith made a gift to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Law that was celebrated June 7 with the unveiling of a plaque recognizing G. Steve Crihfield for his commitment to encouraging students who are pursuing a career in law.

Students in the Class of 2018 who excelled during their first year at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Law were recognized June 1 at a Starmount Country Club dinner featuring remarks from alumna Chelsea Anderson '10 L'13.

Steve Friedland, associate dean for innovation in engaged learning in law, spoke with veteran journalist Bob Buckley of "The Buckley Report" about ongoing research at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Law focused on improvements to legal education. 

Bestowed at Commencement, the David Gergen Award for Leadership & Professionalism recognizes graduating students in each class who embody the highest levels of selfless leadership and service.