UNC Law Alumni Association celebrates 2025 award recipients

Carolina Law's annual alumni awards will honor eight exceptional graduates whose careers span groundbreaking judicial firsts, revolutionary legal technology innovations, and barrier-breaking achievements in military justice. Discover which distinguished alumni are being recognized for transforming the legal profession and opening doors for future generations.

Early pro bono involvement leads to lasting commitment  

Carolina Law alumni James Jolley '14 and Jennifer Hall '09 discovered their passion for pro bono work as students and now lead service efforts at their firms, including organizing trips to help Hurricane Helene-affected businesses while inspiring 90% of current graduates to participate in the program.

Carolina Law’s Festival brings generations together 

The Festival of Legal Learning drew its largest crowd yet as over 100 alumni returned for what one graduate calls an "off-season homecoming," but with growing popularity and limited capacity, spots for the 2026 festival are expected to fill quickly. Discover what made this February gathering so special and why early registration is strongly encouraged.

Class Notes

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