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Deacs Day of Giving is March 19!
Join the Wake Forest community for a day of giving, generosity, and impact. From scholarships and public interest work to hands-on learning and student organizations—every gift, no matter the size, supports the opportunities that make Wake Forest Law special.
Stay tuned for more details, and get ready to support our #LegalDeacs.
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On Friday, February 27, 2026, the Wake Forest Journal of Business and Intellectual Property Law hosted its 2026 symposium, “Identity as Equity: NIL, Branding, and Legal Boundaries in College Athletics.”
The symposium brought together legal scholars, practitioners, and industry professionals to examine the evolving legal, ethical, and commercial dimensions of Name, Image, and Likeness rights in collegiate athletics.
Discussions explored revenue sharing, contract negotiation, intellectual property, and institutional responsibility in the post-House settlement era. Panel sessions included “Negotiating the New Deal: Contracts and Intellectual Property in the Post-House NIL Era,” “Beyond the Contract: Ethical Boundaries and Social Responsibility in the NIL Era,” and “Revenue Sharing and Responsibility: The House Settlement’s Financial and Legal Ramifications.”
A special thanks to the panelists, moderators, attendees, and organizers for an insightful event.
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Meet Ashley Hicks Raper, executive assistant to the Dean at Wake Forest Law! Ashley earned her bachelor of arts and her master of business administration degrees from @UNCG. She is currently pursuing her PhD in business administration at UNC Greensboro.
“Wake Forest Law is such a warm and welcoming place to come to work each day,” says Ashley. “I’m constantly inspired by the thoughtfulness of my colleagues and the dedication of our students. It’s a privilege to be part of a community that values excellence, collaboration, and genuine care for one another.”
Thank you for all you do, Ashley!
@ashleyhicksraper
March is Women’s History Month. Throughout the month, we celebrate the women who have shaped our communities, our country, and the legal profession.
Today, we’re highlighting just a few women who made history in law and public service:
Pictured from left to right:
– Deb Haaland – First Native American to serve as a Cabinet secretary
– Michelle Obama – First Black First Lady of the United States
– Patsy Mink – First woman of color elected to the US House of Representatives and the first Asian American woman to serve in Congress
– Belva Ann Lockwood – First woman admitted to the US Supreme Court bar
– Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Second woman and first Jewish woman to serve on the US Supreme Court
– Mari Carmen Aponte – First Puerto Rican woman to serve as US Ambassador to Panama and as Acting Assistant Secretary of State
The Wake Forest Master of Legal Studies is a flexible, 30-credit online program that helps professionals apply real-world legal knowledge to their careers. With engaging coursework and optional on-campus intensives, you’ll gain the skills to advance or pivot with confidence.
See how the MLS can elevate your career, link in bio.
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On Friday, February 20, Wake Forest Law celebrated the launch of PLACE (Program for Legal Access and Career Excellence) with a Law Immersion Day. More than 80 undergraduate students from @wssu1892, @NCATSUaggies, @UNCG, and @UNCCharlotte joined us to explore the law school admissions process, take part in a mock class, and get a firsthand look at what it means to be a Wake Forest Law student.
On Wednesday, February 25, Black Law Students Association (BLSA) is taking over the Wake Forest Law Instagram!
Join BLSA for a behind-the-scenes look at the Faculty Appreciation event, meet Wake Forest Law’s Black faculty, and hear how they shape and strengthen our community. You’ll also hear directly from BLSA members throughout the day. @blsawfu
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