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News
- Wake Forest Law and Winston-Salem State University Partner to Create Pathway for Future Legal Leaders
- Legal Deacon Digest – September 2024
- Heirs’ Property Project Receives $300,000 Wells Fargo Foundation Grant
- Wake Forest Law Launches New Website
- Wake Forest Law Welcomes New Board and Council Members
- Hitting a Home Run with the Dr. Ralph Peeples Law Scholarship
- Class of 2024 Graduates Argue in Federal Circuits
- Measuring Success, One Student at a Time
What’s Happening at Wake Forest Law
The Latino Law Student Association (LLSA) (@wfullsa) will take over our Instagram tomorrow! Tune in as 3L Chance Villarreal (LLSA President) and 2L LilyAnne Rodriguez (LLSA Communications Director) share information about LLSA and how LLSA is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
![The Latino Law Student Association (LLSA) (@wfullsa) will take over our Instagram tomorrow! Tune in as 3L Chance Villarreal (LLSA President) and 2L LilyAnne Rodriguez (LLSA Communications Director) share information about LLSA and how LLSA is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.](https://law.wfu.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Learn about Government Documents in Part 4 of our 10 Things to Know About the Law Library Series!
![Learn about Government Documents in Part 4 of our 10 Things to Know About the Law Library Series!](https://law.wfu.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
As the Law School`s first dean Needham Yancey Gulley said, "This institution has loomed large in my life." On this #FacultyFriday, we honor and celebrate our faculty members who have "loomed large" in the lives of so many students. Each faculty member pictured is holding a sign that shows how many years they have been at the Law School—from 21 all the way to 43 years! We are immensely grateful to them for their years of dedication and devotion to our students and to our community.
From left to right: Wilson Parker (43 years), Alan Palmiter (38 years), Ron Wright (@wrightrfzl) (36 years), Simone Rose (@simone.rose.336) (30 years), Mark Hall (@4markhall) (31 years), Sally Irvin (40 years), Tim Davis (26 years), Laura P. Graham (@profgrahamwfu) (25 years), John Korzen (21 years), Margaret Taylor (33 years), and Dick Schneider (32 years)
Not pictured: Christine Nero Coughlin (@chris_n_coughlin) (24 years) and Sid Shapiro (20 years)
![As the Law School's first dean Needham Yancey Gulley said, "This institution has loomed large in my life." On this #FacultyFriday, we honor and celebrate our faculty members who have "loomed large" in the lives of so many students. Each faculty member pictured is holding a sign that shows how many years they have been at the Law School—from 21 all the way to 43 years! We are immensely grateful to them for their years of dedication and devotion to our students and to our community.
From left to right: Wilson Parker (43 years), Alan Palmiter (38 years), Ron Wright (@wrightrfzl) (36 years), Simone Rose (@simone.rose.336) (30 years), Mark Hall (@4markhall) (31 years), Sally Irvin (40 years), Tim Davis (26 years), Laura P. Graham (@profgrahamwfu) (25 years), John Korzen (21 years), Margaret Taylor (33 years), and Dick Schneider (32 years)
Not pictured: Christine Nero Coughlin (@chris_n_coughlin) (24 years) and Sid Shapiro (20 years)](https://law.wfu.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
It`s World Mental Health Day! Don`t forget to take care of yourself and take advantage of the resources available on and off campus. Click the link in our bio for a list of resources on our website. #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay
![It's World Mental Health Day! Don't forget to take care of yourself and take advantage of the resources available on and off campus. Click the link in our bio for a list of resources on our website. #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay](https://law.wfu.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
How does binding decision work? When will I hear back about my admissions decision? When should I apply? Will my gap year affect my chances of being admitted? Hear the answers directly from our Admissions team in the first video in our Insight series. #admissons #lawadmissions #lawschooladmissions
![How does binding decision work? When will I hear back about my admissions decision? When should I apply? Will my gap year affect my chances of being admitted? Hear the answers directly from our Admissions team in the first video in our Insight series. #admissons #lawadmissions #lawschooladmissions](https://law.wfu.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Today, we were honored to join Winston-Salem State University @wssu1892 on their beautiful campus to kick off an impactful partnership between our two institutions. WSSU Chancellor Bonita Brown and Wake Forest Law Dean Andy Klein signed a memorandum of understanding to create a pathway for WSSU students to pursue a JD at Wake Forest Law.
Thank you to WSSU’s Provost Anthony Graham and Dean Manju Bhat, Judge Denise Hartsfield, and @wfuniversity Chief Diversity Officer José Villalba for their insightful and moving remarks during the ceremony. And a special thank you to WSSU student Kiara Lassiter, whose inspiring words were the perfect reminder of why we do what we do—for students to have every opportunity to thrive, succeed, and ultimately change the world.
![Today, we were honored to join Winston-Salem State University @wssu1892 on their beautiful campus to kick off an impactful partnership between our two institutions. WSSU Chancellor Bonita Brown and Wake Forest Law Dean Andy Klein signed a memorandum of understanding to create a pathway for WSSU students to pursue a JD at Wake Forest Law.
Thank you to WSSU’s Provost Anthony Graham and Dean Manju Bhat, Judge Denise Hartsfield, and @wfuniversity Chief Diversity Officer José Villalba for their insightful and moving remarks during the ceremony. And a special thank you to WSSU student Kiara Lassiter, whose inspiring words were the perfect reminder of why we do what we do—for students to have every opportunity to thrive, succeed, and ultimately change the world.](https://law.wfu.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Learn about the Course Reserves Collection in Part 3 of our 10 Things to Know Series About the Law Library Series!
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Two weekends ago, over 200 law alumni and guests returned to Wake Forest Law for Law Alumni Weekend & Homecoming—three days packed with festivities, fun, and connection. From the welcome dinner and benefactor dinner, to the homecoming tailgate, and more, Law Alumni Weekend & Homecoming 2024 was one to remember. Swipe ⬅️ for pictures of the weekend. #LegalDeacs
![Two weekends ago, over 200 law alumni and guests returned to Wake Forest Law for Law Alumni Weekend & Homecoming—three days packed with festivities, fun, and connection. From the welcome dinner and benefactor dinner, to the homecoming tailgate, and more, Law Alumni Weekend & Homecoming 2024 was one to remember. Swipe ⬅️ for pictures of the weekend. #LegalDeacs](https://law.wfu.edu/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)