Campbell Law School partners with University of Cape Coast Law School to host first-ever advocacy training workshop in Ghana
The University Of Cape Coast (UCC) Law Faculty in Ghana hosted its first-ever advocacy training workshop in collaboration with Campbell Law School from March 19-21. This initiative, known formally as the Advocacy Training Institute for Ghanaian lawyers and students and coordinated by UCC Professor Constantine Kudzedzi, Esq, brings together some final-year students and newly trained lawyers for a three-day workshop facilitated by Campbell Law faculty Trial Advocacy Director Chris Cox, Adult and Online Education Dean Nicole Winget, who is also an attorney, and alumnus Jacob Morse '17. The program is a continued partnership between CCU Law Dean Julia Selman Ayetey and Campbell Law Dean J. Rich Leonard, Kudzedzi says. The program mimics how a trial advocacy performance section is taught at Campbell Law. Each professor teaches a section of openings, direct examinations, cross examinations and closings. Then they each have a group of students they are doing smaller sections with and letting the students put it into practice. “We’re taking the Campbell Law brand international,” Leonard explained. Learn more at this link.
CPILSA to host auction through March 29 to support unpaid public interest jobs
The Campbell Public Interest Law Students Association (CPILSA) is hosting its annual silent auction through Saturday, March 29, to raise funds for public interest summer work stipends. CPILSA stipends are awarded annually to qualified law students who accept unpaid summer internships in public interest organizations. These students serve the public by doing legal work for clients who are poor, indigent or in acute need of legal assistance due to their age, mental condition or physical condition. These stipends allow students to accept these unpaid positions and serve the community by offsetting a portion of their living expenses. CPILSA’s goal for the auction is to raise enough funds to award four $2,000 summer stipends. To continue this trend of supporting public interest, CPILSA needs your help, organizers say. Find the auction item catalog and auction bidding at this link.
Join Campbell Law’s team to fight hunger by donating to N.C. Legal Feeding Frenzy by March 31
Campbell Law is competing in the 2025 North Carolina Legal Feeding Frenzy — a “food and fund” drive competition among all North Carolina law firms, law schools and organizations to assist Feeding The Carolinas’ Food Banks that runs through March 31! Donate at this link.
Campbell Law Career Center hosts innovative personal branding program
Campbell Law hosted an innovative personal branding program for law students on Thursday, Feb. 28, at The Stateview Hotel. The inaugural event, developed by alumna North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Allegra Collins ‘06 and Assistant Dean of Career and Professional Development Mallory Underwood, was titled, “Crafting and Cultivating Your Personal Brand to Advance Your Career.” It focused on identifying personal values, strengths and unique skills and aligning them with professional goals and also included a workbook. “Your personal brand reflects who you are and where you want to go,” Collins said. “Harness the power of your personal compass – your future success is now.” Collins also emphasized the importance of self-assessment, seeking inspiration from role models and maintaining a consistent digital presence. Learn more at this link.
BLSA hosts keynote, panel discussion on 'Assault on DEI: The Legal Battle for Equity'
Campbell Law celebrates scholarships, donors at annual luncheon
Campbell Law held its annual appreciation luncheon for scholarship donors and their recipients on March 6. More than 140 donors, alumni, students, faculty and staff members attended the event, including numerous distinguished Campbell Law alumni and former faculty members. The event was hosted by Dean J. Rich Leonard, who is in his 12th year leading the law school. “Thank all of you for joining us on what is a special day for the law school as we gather for only one purpose to profess our profound gratitude for your support of our students,” he said. “We couldn’t do it without you.” Learn more at this link.
Campbell Law ranks among best schools for practical training
Campbell Law has once again been selected as one of the best schools in the country for practical training by preLaw magazine. Campbell Law earned an A- in the annual rankings featured in the magazine’s Spring 2025 issue. The complete list of the 59 schools that made the cut is available at this link. The magazine also gave Campbell Law an A- in 2023 and 2024. “Our graduates are ready to perform and lead from the moment they pass the bar exam,” said Campbell Law Dean J. Rich Leonard. “We’re delighted that our hands-on curriculum and culture are continually being noticed for the results that they produce.” Learn more at this link.
Richard Waugaman III '09, '12 named inaugural assistant dean of experiential learning
Campbell Law’s Gailor Family Law Litigation Clinic Director Richard A. Waugaman III ‘09, ‘12 has been appointed as the inaugural Assistant Dean of Experiential Education, Dean J. Rich Leonard has announced. “As the amount of experiential education required of us increases, this much-needed position will put us in a strong position to move forward,” Leonard explained. In his new role that officially began March 1, 2025, Waugaman’s primary responsibilities will include overseeing the law school’s clinical programs while collaborating with the faculty and staff to strengthen other experiential learning opportunities such as simulated courses, field placements and experiential courses. Learn more at this link.
Campbell Law advocates once again headed to the AAJ STAC national finals
A team of Campbell Law advocates is once again headed to the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC) National Finals after competing March 6-9 at the Wake County Courthouse. Samantha Border ‘25, Beau Marlette ‘25, Megan Pope ‘25 and Alex Urban ‘25 will represent Campbell Law in the National Finals April 3-6 in Atlanta, Georgia, after beating teams from Wake Forest University law school in the semi-finals and Barry University in the final round. The team was proudly coached to victory by alumna Lydia Stoney ‘20 and Casey Peaden ‘17, both of whom are in the law school’s Advocacy Hall of Fame. Campbell Law’s other competing team, made up of second-year advocates Paige Klink, Hailey LaRock, Thomas Lotito and Julia Smith, also made it to the final round. They were proudly coached by alumnus J. Patrick Williams ‘05. Learn more at this link.
Blanchard Community Law Clinic partners with Carteret, New Hanover correctional centers to help restore driver's licenses
Campbell Law’s Blanchard Community Law Clinic (BCLC) recently served some 170 clients at Driver’s License Restoration Clinics held at both the Carteret and New Hanover correctional centers. “Our clinic was able to assist more than 60 clients who requested assistance at Carteret Correctional, and 110 clients at New Hanover Correctional,” said BCLC Staff Attorney Kris Parks. “The Blanchard Community Law Clinic would like to thank Warden Morton and Assistant Warden Brandon, as well as Deputy Secretary George Pettigrew for their assistance in planning the clinics.” The clinic organized at Carteret Correctional Center was held during the Fall 2024 semester, while the New Hanover Correctional Center clinic was held in January, according to Parks. The January clinic included Parks, 13 Campbell Law students, volunteer attorneys and social workers, a social work intern and BCLC Clinic Director Rick Glazier. Learn more at this link.
Matthew Smith '98, '95 sworn in as N.C. State Bar president
Campbell Law alumnus Matthew W. Smith ’98, ’95 was recently sworn in as president of the North Carolina State Bar. Smith, a lawyer in Eden, earned his bachelor’s degree from Campbell University in 1995 before earning his law degree in 1998. Smith, who joined the N.C. State Bar Council in 2014, has served in a number of leadership roles, including vice-chair and chair of the Grievance Committee, as well as vice-chair and chair of the Authorized Practice Committee, according to a news release. An associate and partner at Maddrey Etringer Smith Hollowell & Toney LLP since 1998, Smith’s work focuses on real estate, estates, guardianships and aspects of small-town legal practice. Learn more at this link.
Professor Marcus Gadson publishes book examining constitutional crises
In light of the protestors who roared through the halls of the nation’s Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, Campbell Law Professor Marcus Gadson has written a new book examining how Americans have weathered constitutional crises throughout our history and offers some advice on how to save our constitutional system. “Sedition: How America’s Constitutional Order Emerged from Violent Crisis Sides: Legal & Regulatory Issues” is available for pre-sale on Amazon. The hardback book is scheduled for publication on May 13, 2025. Learn more at this link.
Campbell Law students, N.C. judges visit Nottingham Law School over spring break
Campbell Law students, faculty and North Carolina judges visited Nottingham Law School in England over spring break as part of a unique collaboration between Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the law school. The program, which began in 2017, provides an opportunity for Campbell Law students to develop high-level research and writing skills through the completion of an LL.M. in International Legal Studies that they can complete alongside their JD degree. Enrolled students utilize Nottingham’s robust online resources and travel Nottingham to meet face-to-face with faculty and fellow students. This degree offering is also available for judges and practicing attorneys. “I love this program,” said Campbell Law Dean J. Rich Leonard upon returning. “When we go to Nottingham, each student takes a half hour to talk about their research topics, which are all fascinating. It is a program I am really proud of.” Learn more at this link.
Students, faculty visit iconic Civil Rights Movement historic sites, museums over Spring Break
Campbell Law Review hosts annual symposium, CLE
The Campbell Law Review held its 2025 Symposium, "Navigating New Boundaries: Agency Law’s Next Chapter in North Carolina," on March 20. The symposium brought together legal scholars, practitioners and policymakers to discuss the evolving landscape of administrative law at both the federal and state levels. "Our distinguished panelists explored recent developments and their impact on agencies, courts and regulated industries," said Campbell Law Review Vol. 47 Symposium Editor Sara Wilder Bryant '25. The evening began with a networking hour followed by the program and dinner. There were two panel discussions and a featured presentation regarding Mitchell v. N.C. board of Governors, which was discussed by Lindsay Vance Smith, Special Deputy Attorney General for the N.C. Department of Justice and Nathan Wilson of Fox Rothschild. The first panel, which included Zack Anstett '18 of Parker Poe and Jake Parker of the Farm Bureau, discussed the impact of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, and the second panel, which included Jon Guze of the John Locke Foundation, Noah Huffstetler of Nelson Mullins, Judge Lucy Inman and Campbell Law Adjunct Professor Jack Nichols of Hedrick Gardner, who discussed the future of administrative law in North Carolina. Both panels were moderated by Professor Greg Wallace.
Campbell Law advocates participate in first-ever Charleston Court-Martial Challenge
Campbell Law advocates made waves at the first-ever Charleston Court-Martial Challenge hosted by Charleston School of Law and the United States Coast Guard. The prestigious competition featured a criminal fact pattern in a military court setting and was conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard, whose lawyers and judges served as jurors and evaluators. “Our talented team of four advocates, Cole Hallum ’25, Sydney Hussey ’25, Stephanie Kite ’25 and Daisy McAteer ’25, delivered dominant performances as they competed in their second day of preliminary rounds,” explained their coach, Assistant Professor of Law Chris Cox, who is director of the law school’s trial advocacy program. Learn more at this link.
Campbell Law Spotlights: Andrea Renegar-King '25, Emma Whitten '22
Andrea Renegar-King ’25 is a first-generation college and law student from the small town of Harmony, North Carolina. She pursued her undergraduate degree in political science, English and comparative literature from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. As an avid reader, her passion for reading and writing naturally led her to consider law school. Learn more at this link. Emma Whitten ’22 began working as a Health and Housing Law Attorney for the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society in Richmond in August 2023. Currently she represents and advises clients within the Medical-Legal Partnership at Virginia Commonwealth University Health to advance health equity in the Richmond area. Prior to joining Central Virginia Legal Aid, she worked as a benefits attorney for Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) in Raleigh. Learn more at this link.
Alumni News and Class Notes now available online
Did you get married, have a baby, get a promotion, get elected, retire or experience any other exciting life change? We want to hear about it! Submit your alumni note for inclusion in our newly published online Alumni News and Class Notes at this link. Send your updates to External Relations and Events Coordinator Sharon Sparks at ssparks@campbell.edu or Director of Communications and Marketing Lisa Snedeker at lsnedeker@campbell.edu.
SAVE THE DATE
- Admitted Students Day April 5
- Blanchard Community Law Clinic Fundraiser April 8
- Alumni Association Reunion for Classes of 1980, 1985, 1995, 2000, 2015 and 2020 May 3
- Campbell Law Hooding and Commencement May 9
- Alumni Association Annual CLE October 24
Check out new Campbell Law swag
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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 2021! 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.