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"Mentorship in the legal academy, as well as the greater legal profession, plays a crucial role in the professional development, success, and well-being of aspiring lawyers," says Professor Brenda Gibson. "Effective mentorship has been transformative, particularly for members of underrepresented groups who face unique challenges and barriers in the profession. As an African American woman in the legal academy, I have found this to be so, and for that reason, I have been and currently am a mentor to many. My presence in the academy directly demonstrates to my students and colleagues the value added by diverse voices."

Learn more about how mentorship helps create a stronger, more diverse legal community, and how Professor Gibson is leading the way, beginning on page 10 of The Jurist. Link in bio.
When Professor Shannon Gilreath (@shannon_djm_rector_gilreath) and Professor Emerita Suzanne Reynolds were approached by the @AmericanBarAssociation to work on an anthology book about former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, they had no way of knowing what the political and social landscape of the United States would look like when the book was finally published. How could they know that some of the fundamental rights of the American people would be under attack?

On Being American: The Jurisprudence of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, written and edited by Professor Gilreath and former dean of Wake Forest Law, Suzanne Reynolds, was never intended to be a survey of Ginsburg’s jurisprudence, but rather an attempt to answer a key question: what did Justice Ginsburg do as a lawyer, an advocate, and a judge to change and broaden what it means to be an American citizen? A question that is more relevant today than perhaps ever before.

Read more about their book at the link in our bio.
Wake Forest Law is proud to share its new partnership with @UNCCharlotte to advance access to legal education. 

Hear from Wake Forest Law Dean Andrew Klein and Dean of University College at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Teresa Petty as they discuss how this partnership will make a real impact. @cltcareercenter
Participating in mock trials is a cornerstone of the law school experience, offering students a dynamic and practical way to bridge classroom theory and real-world legal practice. Through simulated courtroom scenarios, aspiring attorneys develop critical skills to prepare them for the challenges of trial practice.

Wake Forest Law’s Trial Team takes this approach, offering students invaluable opportunities to build their confidence inside and outside of the courtroom.

The weekend of November 2-3, 2024, students from Wake Forest Law’s Trial Team competed in the Premiere Trial Competition at Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

This annual competition provides first-time trial competitors the chance to argue in a mock trial setting, representing both plaintiffs and defense. Participants showcase their advocacy skills, test their courtroom abilities, and gain important legal experience. The competition offers a supportive environment where students receive constructive feedback from coaches and judges.

The event consists of four rounds of competitions, judged by coaches dedicated to encouraging growth and confidence among the participants. 

Sixteen schools made up of eighteen teams participated. Wake Forest Law placed in the top ten.

Representing Wake Forest Law were 2Ls Madison Doser, Mary McCullough, Jay Ramesh, and Nik Rappaport. Competition alternates included 2Ls Carson Sanford, Virginia Brown, and Caleb Osborne. The students were coached by Ashley DiMuzio (JD ’19), Mark Parent, and Judge Whit Davis of the Forsyth District Court Bench, who also took home the award for Best Judge. 

Read more about their experience at the link in our bio.

Pictured from left to right: Jay Ramesh, Mary McCullough, Madison Doser, and Nik Rapparport
This month and throughout the year, we recognize and celebrate the history of African Americans. Tune in as we highlight events, history, and organizations through our posts and the Black Law Students Association (@blsawfu) Instagram takeover on February 18 at the Young, Black, and Gifted Event.
This past weekend, eight 1L students from Wake Forest Law's competitive trial team competed at the Kilpatrick Townsend's 1L Trial Competition in Chapel Hill.

This competition consisted of first-year students from law schools in North Carolina and included a full criminal trial.

The Wake Forest Law trial team representatives split into two teams, winning first and second place in the final round of the competition.

The first-place team, captained by Anna Sweet, competed alongside Michael Callahan, Madison Pope, and Sabrina Herrera. 

The second-place team, captained by Leah Necas, competed alongside Matigan Williams, Jordyn Brown, and Evan Meerscheidt. The second-place team also won the award for Most Collegial Team, which was voted on by other teams at the competition.

Throughout the weekend, both teams won multiple Best Advocate and Best Witness awards. Anna Sweet was voted Best Witness and Matigan Williams was voted Best Advocate in the final round of the competition.

Congratulations, #LegalDeacs!

Pictured from left to right: Jordyn Brown, Matigan Williams, Leah Necas, Anna Sweet, Sabrina Herrera, Madison Pope, Michael Callahan, and Evan Meerscheidt
Enjoy the third video of our Expert Encounters Series with Professor Meghan Boone! @meghanmboone