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News
- Gene Riddle (JD ’85) Shares Lifelong Commitment to Clients, Community, and Family
- Legal Deacon Digest – June 2025
- Interview with Professor Zaneta Robinson (JD ’03)
- New Honor of Dean’s Fellow Awarded to Five Faculty Members
- Practicing What They Teach
- Professor Jonathan Cardi Appointed to Judge Donald L. Smith Professor of Law
- Stronger Together: The Veteran and Active Duty Community at Wake Forest Law
- Wake Forest Law Welcomes Three New Professors
What’s Happening at Wake Forest Law
Meet Margaret Taylor, who was recently appointed as associate dean for Academic Affairs at Wake Forest Law! Margaret earned her bachelor of arts degree from @utaustintx and her juris doctor degree from @yalelawschool. She has been a valued member of the faculty since 1991.
“I’ve enjoyed learning new things about what makes the law school tick behind the scenes,” says Dean Taylor about her new role. “One of my favorite things about my job is staying connected to our alumni, to see them thrive in their lives after law school, and to witness the difference they make in the world. Wake Law excels in our mission ‘to advance the cause of justice by creating knowledge and educating students to meet the legal needs of the world with confidence, character, and creativity.’ I’m proud to be a part of this effort!”
Thank you for all you do, Dean Taylor!
@mhtaylornc
We asked our alumni, "What was the most meaningful connection you made in law school?" Here`s what alum Katie Lefelar (JD `09) had to say.
"The most meaningful connection I made at law school was with my classmates, Stephanie Lemos (JD `09) and Lindsay Colasurdo (JD `09)," writes Katie. "We didn’t meet until our 2L year when Stephanie transferred to Wake and Lindsay and I learned we would be summer associates at the same firm in NYC. We were all struggling to adjust to the intensity and pressure of the workload, and find a job for when we graduated in 2009. Somehow we found ourselves as unlikely inseparable, studying together and, more importantly, taking study breaks together. What started as a way to manage life in law school quickly turned into a deep friendship. We spent hours discussing not just legal concepts, but our personal goals, fears, and ambitions. They were always the people I could turn to when I felt unsure about my place in law school, and vice versa."
"What made this connection so special was the way we balanced each other out, helped each other stay grounded, and made each other laugh in our darker moments. We shared so many late-night conversations about what kind of lawyers we wanted to be, how we were going to change the world, and most importantly, debates about the best song on the High School Musical soundtrack. That sense of shared purpose kept me motivated throughout law school and well into my career as a lawyer."
"More than just study partners, we became true friends. Through the highs and lows of law school, they’ve been there with honest advice, encouragement, and humor. I can’t imagine getting through those years without them, and I know that we have provided that continued support to each other through the challenges of finding our paths in the legal field over the last decade." @wfualumni
There are 11 days remaining until the Class of 2025 takes the bar exam, and they have been preparing all summer long (all their lives, really). From study sessions and test advice, to simulated bar exams and much-deserved study breaks, our grads are one step closer to fulfilling their dreams. Let`s cheer them on as they cross the finish line! 🙌 🎉
Registration for Law Alumni & Homecoming Weekend opens one month from today on August 18!
Take a look back at some of our favorite memories from years past, and get ready to make new ones October 24-28 with classmates, professors, and friends. We can`t wait to see you! Link in bio for more information.
@wfualumni
Congratulations to Beth Langley (`86, JD `92), who was recently elected president-elect of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) and a member of Wake Forest Law`s Law Board of Visitors.
Beth continues a proud tradition of leadership—four of the last five NCBA presidents are Wake Forest Law alumni. Past presidents include Clayton Morgan (JD/MBA `91), Patti Ramseur (JD `99), and Kim Stogner (`86, JD `94). @wfualumni
Pictured left to right, photo 1: Kim Stogner, Dean Andrew Klein, Patti Ramseur, and Beth Langley
Pictured in photo 2: Clayton Morgan
"When I came to Wake, it was not a very internationally-diverse place," says Professor Dick Schneider. "Part of our goal was to bring international diversity to the Law School. We wanted to recruit to a broadly diverse class in terms of geography, ideology, religion, and development-level of the country."
Over the course of his career, Professor Schneider helped make that vision a reality.
Read how he transformed Wake Forest Law`s international program and mentored students along the way, on page 31 of The Jurist. Link in bio.
Happy Independence Day from Wake Forest Law! 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🤍 💙
Today is the day! June 30 marks the end of our fiscal year—and your last chance to make a gift that supports Wake Forest Law in 2024–25.
Every dollar you give today helps fund scholarships, strengthen academic programs, and ensure our students are equipped to lead lives of purpose and impact.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Give now and help us finish the year strong. Make a gift at the link in our bio.
