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Meet Gina Jarrett, acquisitions coordinator for the Wake Forest Law Library! Gina earned her associate of applied science in business administration from @guilford_tech and her bachelor of arts degree in English from @UNCG. She has worked in the Wake Forest Law Library since 2000.
“The best part of my job is obtaining resources for faculty and students,” says Gina. “It`s rewarding to be one of the many moving parts of the Law Library in its ongoing commitment to the Law School community.”
Thank you for all you do, Gina!
Earlier this month, current and former Wake Forest Environmental Law students, including Sea Grant Law Fellows Kaitlin Beckom (3L) and Emily Mahon (2L), attended the Shape of the Coast Legal Symposium and Coastal Conference in New Bern, NC.
The North Carolina Sea Grant conference brings together participants and potential collaborators (including Wake Forest Law faculty, students, and alums!) dedicated to the prosperity of North Carolina`s coastal communities, environments, and economies.
The Conference included panel discussions, sessions on hot topics in coastal law, and presentations on strategies for preserving coastal economies and ecosystems.
Former Heirs` Property Co-Lead Professor Jesse Williams served as a panelist on a discussion about Heirs` Property on the Coast, moderated by Professor and Environmental Law & Policy Clinic Director Scott Schang.
Wake Forest Law alum Samantha Hamilton (JD `22, MA `22) spoke about wetlands on the coast, moderated by alum Amy Wang (JD `96) (Amy also served as a conference organizer). The Conference was also attended by Marley Petersen (JD `24) and Cooper Kohnstam (3L).
Last weekend, students from Wake Forest Law`s international programs came together for the annual International Thanksgiving Potluck. It was an opportunity for international students, faculty, staff, and their families to celebrate Thanksgiving while sharing their own cultural traditions. Everyone brought a favorite dish or dessert from their home country, creating a deeper understanding and appreciation of our diverse community.
Meet Andrea LeRoy, administrative assistant in the Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD)! Andrea earned her bachelor of arts degree in independent studies, ethnomusicology from @UofWA. She retired last summer after working in the legal field for over 30 years and joined the staff in the OCPD.
“I came down to Winston-Salem to be closer to my brother and his family,” says Andrea. “I was not ready to ‘stop working’ and the opportunity to work part-time here at the Law School, in the OCPD department, was a perfect fit. I enjoy meeting new people and my co-workers are wonderful! Having worked in law firms for so many years, I can see that the service that the OCPD group offers is very valuable and practical. Happy to be here at WFU!”
Thank you for all you do, Andrea!
The Wake Forest Law Master of Studies in Law (MSL) students completed their Residential earlier this month—a rite of passage for students participating in the online master`s degree program. The Residential consisted of an intensive weekend devoted to the topic of Sustainable Corporations and taught by Professor William Pleasant. The Residential also included the first-ever MSL tailgate and dinner with Professor Pleasant.
Congratulations on completing your residential, MSL students!
