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Last Friday, the Wake Forest Law community gathered to honor Dean Emerita Suzanne Reynolds (JD `77) to commemorate the successful awarding of the endowed chair position established in her name.

The Suzanne Reynolds Distinguished Chair in Law is designed to always be held by the dean of the law school, honoring Suzanne Reynolds’ special place in our history. We are proud to share that Dean Andy Klein has been named the inaugural holder of this distinguished chair position.

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Meet Karen Sokol, associate director of Admissions & Financial Aid at Wake Forest Law! Karen is a graduate of @tcnj_official where she earned her bachelor of science degree in business administration with a focus in marketing. She joined the staff at Wake Forest Law in 2024, bringing with her experience in financial aid and enrollment services.

“I`ve had such a warm welcome since coming to Wake Forest,” says Karen. “My favorite part of my position as a Financial Aid professional is working with students—whether it`s talking with prospective students and helping them navigate their financial aid options, or with current students and graduates to educate them on topics such as loan repayment or public service loan forgiveness.”

Thank you for all you do, Karen!
@kabsokol

Congratulations to Wake Forest Law alum Tiffany Johnson (JD ’12) who was sworn in as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia!

“Tiffany Johnson’s temperament, discernment, and legal wisdom are exemplary. I’m elated to have voted to confirm her to serve as the next judge in the Northern District of Georgia,” said US Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock following Johnson`s confirmation in December. “Johnson is a dedicated public servant with a long-standing commitment to the rule of law and serving her community. Georgians throughout the Northern District will be well served by her legal mind and dedication to the Peach State.”

The Honorable Judge Johnson received her judicial commission on January 2, 2025, and completed her Investiture Ceremony on March 1, 2025. Read more about her at the link in our bio.

Congratulations to Professor Jonathan Cardi on being named the Judge Donald L. Smith Professor of Law at Wake Forest Law!

From his early days clerking on the Sixth Circuit to shaping national tort law through the Restatement Third of Torts, Professor Cardi has made a profound impact on legal scholarship. His recent research explores the role of implicit bias in jury decisions—a powerful intersection of race, social science, and tort law.

We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and his continued contributions to the legal community!

Learn more about Professor Cardi`s recent appointment and scholarship at the link in our bio.
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At Wake Forest Law, veterans and active duty service-member students don’t just find a top-tier legal education—they find a community. Through the Veterans Legal Clinic, the Yellow Ribbon Program, Veterans Advocacy Legal Organization (VALOR), and dedicated faculty and staff, the Law School is committed to supporting those who have served and continue to serve.

But it’s the students who truly bring this community to life.

Read more about the veteran and active duty service-member community at Wake Forest Law at the link in our bio.

To everyone who gave, shared, and celebrated Deacs Day of Giving with us: thank you. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of our #LegalDeacs.

Your generosity shows the strength of the Wake Forest Law community—and we’re so grateful.

Stay tuned for the final total—we can’t wait to share the impact you’ve made!