Wake Forest Law

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.

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

Meet Garrett Sward, web & report developer at Wake Forest Law! Garrett earned his bachelor of science degree in computer science and engineering from @uconn. He has been working at Wake Forest Law since April 2024.

“My favorite part about working at Wake Forest University has been getting to know people from all different areas across campus,” says Garrett. “My favorite experiences so far have been volunteering in the community garden (organized by Outdoor Learning Spaces Coordinator and fellow Connecticut native Sarah Rodgers) and building people-forward, impactful web applications under the guidance and mentorship of Trevor Hughes and Matt Nelkin. It`s been lovely working in the Law Library. It`s so cozy and is exactly the kind of place I hoped to end up as a kid. I`m really excited to keep meeting people and exploring opportunities to get involved in campus life. Also, the Reynolda campus is absolutely stunning!”

We are glad to have you on our staff, Garrett!
@garrett.sward
@wfuniversity

Did you know September 17 is Constitution Day? Commemorating the signing of the Constitution in 1787, the day recognizes the adoption of the U.S. Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens.

Wake Forest Law hosted a panel event around the theme of "Technology and the Constitution." The panel, which included Professor April G. Dawson, Professor Raina Haque, Professor David Levine, and was moderated by Professor Keith Robinson (@wkeithrobinson), explored the intersection of technology and constitutional rights. Panelists discussed Section 230, the case against TikTok, the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, privacy, national security, First Amendment rights, and their predictions for the future of technology.