Articles by Michael Abernethy
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From careers to classrooms: Ƶ Law welcomes third Flex Program cohort
August 14, 2026
The 48 students in the third cohort of Ƶ Law’s part-time program bring professional experience, advanced degrees and academic backgrounds spanning more than 20 fields of study.
‘A charge to keep’: Ƶ Law welcomes third cohort of Charlotte Flex Program students
August 11, 2026
Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather encouraged 48 new Flex Program students to approach the law with integrity, purpose and a commitment to serving others during Convocation ceremonies Mon., Aug. 10, in Charlotte.
Get to know Ƶ Law’s Class of 2028
August 10, 2026
The 177 members of the Class of 2028 represent 24 states, 83 colleges and universities, and a wide range of academic, professional and service experiences.
N.C. judge to Ƶ Law’s incoming Class of 2028: ‘Use the law to make a difference’
August 6, 2026
The 177 members of one of Ƶ Law's largest entering classes heard a Call to Honor from North Carolina District Court Judge Tia Hudgins Taylor L'18, who challenged students to pursue character, service and lifelong learning throughout their legal careers.
People magazine profiles Abigail Seymour L’17’s inspiring path to law
July 21, 2026
The People.com feature highlights Seymour’s journey to law, entrepreneurial success founding an all-women law firm in Greensboro, and decision to pursue a new career at midlife.
Ƶ Law clinic garners NCBA Law School Pro Bono Project of the Year Award
July 17, 2026
The School of Law’s Pro Bono Board worked with local attorney and alumna Abigail Seymour L’17 to provide a powers of attorney clinic for vulnerable families through FaithAction International in Greensboro.
Ƶ professors join FCC filing on First Amendment, broadcast journalism
July 10, 2026
Professor of Law Enrique Armijo and Assistant Professor of Journalism Israel Balderas joined nearly 50 constitutional law and First Amendment scholars in urging the Federal Communications Commission to preserve editorial independence in a proceeding involving ABC's “The View.”
CNN spotlights Skylar Flechsig ’22, L’27 in feature on descendants of Declaration of Independence signers
July 7, 2026
Flechsig is among eight people featured in CNN's "Descendants in a Divided America," marking America's 250th anniversary.
Ƶ Law professor explores housing policy, economic opportunity in publications
June 29, 2026
Associate Professor of Law Rosa Newman recently published articles in the Berkeley Journal of Black Law & Policy, and the Journal of Things We Like (Lots) (JOTWELL).
Ƶ Law professor contributes chapter to leading free speech volume
June 22, 2026
Enrique Armijo, an expert in constitutional and First Amendment law, authored a chapter comparing global approaches to online speech.