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What’s Happening at Wake Forest Law
It`s #FacultyFriday!
Once a Demon Deacon, always a Demon Deacon! 🖤 💛
Today we’re spotlighting Wake Forest Law faculty who started in these very classrooms as students—earning their degrees from @wfuniversity and returning to shape the next generation of #LegalDeacs.
From left to right, front to back: Professors Laura Graham (`86, JD `94), Jordan Crosby Lee (`09, MA `13, JD `16), John Korzen (`81, JD `91), Matthew Lewis (JD `20), Margaret Shea Burnham (JD `83), Chris Nero Coughlin (JD `90, P `20, P `27), Francie Schultz Scott (JD `04), Ellie Morales (JD `10), John Carter (MDiv `10), and Zaneta Robinson (JD `03)
Not pictured: Professors Shannon Gilreath (JD `02) and Ellen Murphy (JD `02)
@margaret.shea.burnham @franciescott23 @profgrahamwfu @ellenbakesellensews @chris_n_coughlin @wfualumni
Congratulations to the newly elected 2025–2026 Wake Forest Law Honor Council executive board and members!
These student leaders have been entrusted with upholding the integrity of our academic community through confidential service and thoughtful leadership, ensuring fairness and accountability at every stage of the Honor Code process.
We’re proud to recognize their commitment to the values that define Wake Forest Law.
Congratulations to 1Ls Lanie Angelo and Cassidy Gibson, who represented Wake Forest Law at the Colonial Cup Transactional Law Competition at William & Mary Law School last month and brought home the Runner-Up Award for Negotiation!
As the only 1L team, our students held their own against powerhouse teams from across the country and earned standout praise from the judges.
@_lanieangelo
@wmlawschool
Big congratulations to Mariah Webb (JD `26) and Mary Catherine Baker (JD `25) for their outstanding recognition in last month`s 16th annual Family Law Writing Competition, hosted by @hofstra_law`s @familycourtreview and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)!
Mariah won first place for her article, “Sexual Healing: The Case for a Medical Exception to the Ban on Prostitution,” and Mary Catherine earned an honorable mention for “Advance Healthcare Directives: Parents Do Not Owe Life and Limb.”
Both articles were written for a course taught by Professor Marie-Amélie George.
In addition to a cash prize and certificates of recognition, their articles are being considered for publication in an upcoming issue of Family Court Review.
@marycatebaker
@mariahwebb
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.
@reynoldselliot
@wfualumni
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.
