Regent Law News

Regent University School of Law alumni seize every opportunity they can to give back to their school. Farnaz Thompson. When Regent’s Office of Alumni Relations & Special Events initiated the “Carpe Diem” challenge last fall, a fundraising initiative that invited classes of alumni to donate the most money to their school — it’s no surprise that the results were notable. So notable, in fact, that Regent’s Law Alumni Board gathered the winning classes together for a special luncheon honoring the success of the campaign on Friday, September 21. The luncheon welcomed class members graduating in the years 1987-89, 1990 and 2009. Members of these classes raised nearly $170,000 in the school’s Carpe Diem initiative from November to December 2017. Keynoting the luncheon was Regent LAW alumna Farnaz Thompson* ’07, associate university counsel of the University of Virginia and president-elect of the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference Board of Governors. Thompso...

On Saturday, August 21, 2018, students, their families, faculty, staff and alumni participated in the 10th Annual Law Community Service Day hosted by Regent Law’s Career and Alumni Services and the Center for Ethical Formation and Legal Education Reform. After a humorous welcome by Judge West, a few encouraging words from Dean Gantt and an inspiring send-off prayer by Prof. Jeff Brauch, the group of 140 broke into separate teams to tackle tasks for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, The Union Mission, and The Bridge Christian Fellowship Church. Rebecca Garcia ('19), participates in Law Community Service Day every year, yet this was her first year serving at the Union Mission: "was so impressed by all the programs offered, and by how the organization not only reveals God's love to the homeless but helps them get back up on their feet," said Rebecca. "It's so important for students to serve because a couple of hours from our day can accomplish...

Whether headed to a legal interview, a judicial clerkship, or a first day of court, first impression is vital.  Regent Law’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA) provided some "Do's and Don'ts" of successful dress to help the law student body. The event began with a raffle and gift cards to help attendees put together their own professional wardrobes.  The audience then gathered for a “Legal Trends” fashion show that presented both appropriate and inappropriate attire for legal professionals.  A panel of judges provided commentary to the models, offered tips to the audience about dressing for the job, and answered audience questions. What Not to Wear to Court “The Robertson Hall Atrium was transformed and it was extremely rewarding to see our vision come to fruition,” stated Natasha Delille (’17), Public Policy and Initiative Co-Director of BLSA. “We are happy with the positive feedback we received and thankful for all of the sponsors, participants and attendees.” Th...

When Ronald Fick, shareholder and attorney at Dunwody White & Landon, P.A. in Palm Beach, Florida, learned that his daughter, Allison Fick ’14 (LAW) received the highest grade in her Contracts I course, he proudly proclaimed that she would receive the book award for her efforts. But he didn't know that, at the time, Regent University’s School of Law had no book award program. “I decided I’d make a concerted effort to see if I could convince Regent to begin giving these awards to honor future students, like today’s recipients,” said Fick. Due to that effort, Regent launched its first set of book awards in January 2014. The second set was awarded in September 2014, just in time for Fick’s daughter to be presented with an award for the highest marks in her Corporate Tax class. “All’s well that ends well,” Fick said to LAW students, faculty and staff at the Ronald L. Fick Book Award Ceremony on Thursday, January 21st. This semester’s ceremony honored students who received the highe...

Regent University students benefit immensely from building relationships with their professors. A recent event illustrates why Regent is so special in this way. On February 3, 2016, former U.S. Attorney General and Robertson School of Government (RSG) Distinguished Professor John Ashcroft and his wife, Janet, hosted a barbeque dinner at their residence for students and faculty. “It was a unique pleasure to join the Ashcrofts in their residence to partake in food and fun,” said Jacob Stephens, '17, (RSG). It is a great time for School of Government students to unwind and get to know each other better in the midst of a busy semester. General Ashcroft, who has taught at Regent during the last dozen years and RSG Dean, Dr. Eric Patterson served barbecue and dessert to faculty and students alike. The evening included current events related activities as well as a time for governmental and political discussion. The General offered valuable insight to the students based on his time as gov...