Politics, Policies, and Price Lists: Unpacking The Future of Death Care in America Symposium
The death of a loved one is often a person’s first encounter with the funeral industry. Focused on funeral arrangements and grieving—rightfully so—families are often unaware that behind every encounter with a funeral provider lies a litany of politics and policies guiding everything, including required […]
Applying the Law to Real-World Issues: Innovative New Courses at Wake Forest Law
From left to right, top to bottom: Alyse Bertenthal, Marne Coit, Marie-Amelie George, Allyson Gold, Ellen Murphy, Gregory Parks From reviewing bodycam footage to learning about cannabis law, Wake Forest Law is offering some exciting new courses this spring! Read on to see how the […]
Sprinkling Grace Wherever She Goes: How a Little Girl Took Her Business to the Next Level with the Help of Wake Forest Law’s IP Law Clinic
The Launch of Sprinkle Grace Co. Five-year-old Grace Pierce and her mom Constance Hollingsworth—along with their family of entrepreneurs—have a reputation for making things happen. So when Grace began struggling with dry skin, Constance developed essential oil rollers, lip balm, and body butters to help […]
Wake Forest Law Welcomes Two New Faculty Members: Nathan Bennett Fleming and Samir Parikh
Wake Forest Law is pleased to announce the hiring of two new full-time faculty members: Samir Parikh and Nathan Bennett Fleming. Professor Parikh will focus on business law while Professor Bennett Fleming will teach constitutional law and election law. “We are thrilled to welcome Nathan […]
David Furr ('80, JD '82) Establishes Premier Scholarship at Wake Forest Law
For David Furr (’80, JD ’82), the words Pro Humanitate have always been a guiding light. “I credit Wake Forest Law with much of my success,” he says. “So it’s only fitting for me to give to the school that has given me so much.” […]
Wake Forest Law Hosts Discussion: “Legal Desert…or Legal Oasis: Solving the Problem of Access to Justice in NC”
On Thursday, September 28, 2023, Wake Forest Law hosted a presentation and discussion titled “Legal Desert…or Legal Oasis: Solving the Problem of Access to Justice in NC” to educate students about opportunities in “legal oases” as well as general “smaller town” practice. There to provide […]
Wake Forest Law Welcomes U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Wake Forest Law had the honor of hosting the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Tuesday, October 31. Judges, clerks, lawyers, Fourth Circuit staff, and U.S. marshals descended on Winston-Salem for a full day of activities that included oral arguments, a town […]
North Carolina Court of Appeals Visits Wake Forest Law
On September 20, Wake Forest Law hosted the North Carolina Court of Appeals at Worrell Professional Center. Judge John Tyson, Judge Allegra Collins, and Judge April Wood comprised the panel, which heard two cases. The hearings were open to students, faculty, staff, and the public. […]
Wake Forest Law Welcomes Young Indigenous Leaders from Peruvian Amazon
The week of September 5, Wake Forest’s Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability (formerly known as the Center for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability (CEES)) hosted a delegation of young Indigenous leaders from the Peruvian Amazon. The multi-day event, which […]