Law School Surpasses Campbell Giving Day Challenge Goals
In a thank you letter to donors who participated in the University's annual Giving Day earlier this month, Dean J. Rich Leonard wrote: "I am overwhelmed by the response of our Campbell Law community for this year’s Campbell Giving Day. We saw multiple levels of engagement from alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the law school, which led to one incredible day for the law school and university as a whole. As a result of your generosity, we were able to unlock bonus gifts of $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 awarded to us from John McCabe ’94 and Rebecca McCabe. This year’s number of gifts -- nearly 160 -- to the law school nearly doubled the amount received on Campbell Giving Day last year. The law school was the clear winner of the university’s School Participation Challenge. Congratulations to the Class of 1983 for winning the Campbell Law Alumni Association Competition and to the National Security Military Law Student Association for winning the Student Organization Competition."
Career and Professional Development Center hosts Annual Career Night on Nov. 10
Some 300 students, faculty, administrators and employers participated in Campbell Law's Career and Professional Development Center annual Career Night at the Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) in downtown Raleigh’s Warehouse District. The event was generously sponsored by Lawyers Mutual. Students had the opportunity to meet attorneys from nearly 50 employers in the broader legal community for an evening of networking and relationship building. Campbell Law alumnus G. Edward Story ’87, executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of RTI International, gave the keynote. "A huge thanks to everyone who helped make this year's Career Night a huge success," said Assistant Dean of Career and Professional Development April Giancola.
Campbell Law alumni sworn in to SCOTUS bar on Nov. 7
Five Campbell Law alumni were sworn in to the U.S. Supreme Court bar on Monday, Nov. 7, in the nation’s Capital. Admission to the bar allows attorneys to practice before the nation’s highest court, and conveys other benefits, such as preferred seating at courtroom hearings. To qualify, applicants must have been admitted to practice in a state’s highest court for at least three years, and be in good standing, explained Assistant Dean of External Relations Megan West Sherron, who organized the Supreme Court bar admission trip that was sponsored by the Campbell Law Alumni Association. Dean J. Rich Leonard, a former federal bankruptcy judge, accompanied the contingent to Washington, D.C., Todd Jones ‘98, owner of Anderson Jones PLLC, served as movant for the group. The newly admitted bar members were allowed to attend as the Supreme Court heard arguments in two matters. Learn more at this link.
Campbell Law School announces Wallace Fellows for 2022-2023
The newest Wallace Fellows have been tapped to work alongside Campbell Law School’s faculty and staff during the 2022-2023 academic year, Dean J. Rich Leonard has announced. Jamie Herman Bellomy and Maeve Healy — both 2022 Campbell Law graduates — were selected by an internal panel of law school faculty and staff. Both Wallace Fellows began working at the law school in November. Learn more at this link.
Stubbs Bankruptcy Clinic receives $10,000 grant to expand services
Campbell Law's Stubbs Bankruptcy Clinic has received a $10,000 grant to expand the clinic’s services to residents in Eastern North Carolina. The grant is from the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation. The Foundation reports it has funded $444,087 in grants this year. As part of their missions, the College and the Foundation, through the Foundation’s Pro Bono Committee, award grants to organizations providing assistance to individuals and groups in need of bankruptcy-related legal representation, training and/or education. Since 2012, the College and Foundation have awarded more than $4 million in grants to these worthy programs. “This grant will allow us to hold information sessions about the services the clinic can offer to some of the smaller communities with the greatest needs in the Eastern District,” explained Clinic Director Ciara L. Rogers. Learn more at this link.
Campbell Law advocates compete in California, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Three teams of Campbell Law advocates traveled far and wide to represent the law school well over the first weekend in November. Third-year students Corey Goss, Liza Trent and Adia McLaughlin and second-year student Rachel Rogers competed in the National Civil Trial Competition (NCTC) from Nov. 3-6 in Los Angeles, where they eventually broke into the final four as semi-finalists. The team was coached by Director of Competitive Advocacy Tatiana Terry and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Dan Tilly. On the same day, third-year students Charlie King and Rebecca Pierce competed in the National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition (NVLMCC) ultimately reaching the quarter-finals. The team also earned the runner-up award for best brief. In honor of their success, they received an award from sitting judges of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The team was coached by Patrick Wilson and Kirk Warner of Smith Anderson Law Firm. And finally, two more teams of advocates competed in the 73rd annual National Moot Court Competition in Richmond, Virginia. The teams of third-year law students Jacob Byrd, Mary Catherine Coltrane and Tia Spears Overway and Asia Lowe Lindsay, Samantha Richardson and Trinity Ojeda were coached by Professor Richard Waugaman ’12 and Morgan Pierce ’18. Learn more at this link.
Law Firm Lunches with the Dean
Serve as volunteer judge Feb. 17-19 to earn CLE, win an iPad
Campbell Law School will serve as the Region V host of the National Trial Competition (NTC)’s annual tournament from Feb. 17-19, 2023, Dean J. Rich Leonard has announced. Trial teams from virtually every law school in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia will attend the competition, which will be hosted at the Wake County Courthouse. “We need your help in making this event a success,” explained Tatiana Terry, director of the law school’s Competitive Advocacy Program. “As such, we invite you to serve as a presiding and/or scoring judge for the regional competition by registering online at the link here. The information with specific dates/times can be found in the link as well. As we approach January 2023, we will reach out regarding assigned rounds and roles to those of you who opt to volunteer.” To sign-up to volunteer or learn more, visit this link.
Campbell Law Connections
The Campbell Law Connections, which has partnered students with practicing legal professionals since 2013, aims to expose students to valuable learning opportunities and experiences. Mentees develop meaningful professional relationships and a more thorough understanding of the responsibilities and ethics demanded by the practice of law under the tutelage of a mentor. Connections builds upon Campbell Law's professionalism focus that permeates its core curriculum. Learn more by watching the video above and visiting this link. Campbell Law Assistant Dean of External Relations Megan West Sherron, a 2010 Campbell Law graduate, serves as program director. For more information or to learn how to participate, please email sherron@campbell.edu.
Spring 2023 On-Campus Interview and Resume Collect
In Spring 2023, Campbell Law's Career and Professional Development Center will host on-campus interviews (OCIs) with employers and collect resumes based on the following schedule. To participate, visit this link.If you want to learn more about these recruiting opportunities or have any questions as to how to connect with the talent of Campbell Law, please email lawcareercenter@campbell.edu.
Spring 2023 On-Campus Interview and Resume Collect
SAVE THE DATE
- Alumni Association Board Member Holiday Social (invitation only) December 6
- FLEX JD In-Person Information Session January 10, 2023
- Alumni Association Three-Hour CLE (VIRTUAL) February 8
- National Trial Competition (NTC) Region V Annual Tournament February 17-19
- Annual Campbell Law Scholarship Luncheon (invitation only) March 2
- Alumni Reunions Classes of 1983, 1998, 2013 and 2018 April 15
Are you a Campbell Law judge?
If you or anyone you know is a Campbell Law alumna/nus and also a current or past judge, we are expanding our "Judges of Campbell Law" wall we unveiled in October! The exhibit honors alumni who have served on a variety of judicial benches. Read more at this link. Please contact Coordinator of External Relations Sharon Sparks at ssparks@campbell.edu or call 919-865-4652 for more information.