(UampbeU llmutraitii Norman A5nan of Catu (Eomm^ncm^nt Hag 13, 2fllfi Normati Alirtan Htggttts 0i:l|nnl of ICaui Annual i|0nJitn9 anh (Srahnatton (E^r^mnnij Jrtiag, flag 211 Ifi IDrnn KM. - i«k0 Energy (Henter for 11)e Pfrfnrmtng Arts m^yrnaniit (Enncsrt l|aU SalEtglj, Nortl; (Carolina CAMPRETJ. UNIVERSITY NORMAN ADRIAN WIGGINS SCHOOL OF LAW (UampbEU InterHtty Established in 1887 as an academy with a charter-class enrollment of sixteen students, Campbell University has developed into a major university with more than 6,200 students. Students hail from throughout North Carolina, the United States and from around the world. Established as a liberal arts college, which initially awarded the associate and bachelor degrees, the academic program of Campbell University was greatly expanded in 1976 when the trustees authorized the establishment of graduate programs in education and business and the awarding of the Master of Education and Master of Business Administration degrees. Doctoral programs were authorized by the trustees in 1976 with the establishment of the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law and the awarding of the Juris Doctor degree. The Doctor of Pharmacy degree was approved in 1985 with the establishment of the Campbell University School of Pharmacy, now called the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. The Campbell University Divinity School was established on October 25, 1995, and enrolled the charter class in August 1996. In 2009, the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law relocated to downtown Raleigh, becoming the first law school in the capital city. The Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed its first class in 2013 followed by the Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing in fall 2015. The School of Engineering will welcome its first class in fall 2016. Because of the University's strategic location, Campbell provides additional campus educational opportunities at Fort Bragg/Pope, Camp Lejeune/New River, Research Triangle Park, and Online. In keeping with the University's commitment to global education, Campbell University students enroll in international programs in Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America. Currently, more than 200 students are enrolled in a Campbell University degree program at Tunku Abdul Rahman University College in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Campbell University is committed to the mission of providing its students with a Christian worldview and a charge to be "the salt of the earth and the light of the world." Open to all qualified students, Campbell's student-body includes persons from multiple faith traditions. Campbell University has been led by five presidents: James A. Campbell, Leslie H. Campbell, Norman Adrian Wiggins, Jerry M. Wallace and the current president, J. Bradley Creed. 3 l^nnorabk iiark i. iMartin CHIEF JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF NORTH CAROLINA Mark Martin is the only active member He has also served in leadership roles of the North Carolina judiciary with vwthin the Appellate Judges Conference, experience on the Supreme Court, the Court the Appellate Judges Education Institute, of Appeals, and the Superior Court. When the North Carolina Bar Association, the elected to an open seat on the Supreme Carolina Law Alumni Association, and Court in November 1998 at age 35, he the Wake County Bar Association. He was the youngest Supreme Court Justice in has taught law courses at the University North Carolina history. Prior to his judicial of North Carolina, Duke University, and service, Martin served as legal counsel to North Carolina Central University. Governor James G. Martin (no relation), practiced law at the McNair Law Firm Martin earned a B.S., summa cum laude, in Raleigh, and clerked for United States from Western Carolina University, a J.D., District Court Judge Clyde H. Hamilton. with honors, from the University of North Carolina School of Law, and an LL.M. from Chief Justice Martin is dedicated to the University of Virginia. He is a recipient strengthening and advancing the rule of of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine and an law. He currendy serves on the Board inductee into the Warren E. Burger Society of Directors for the Conference of Chief of the National Center for State Courts. Justices and as Chair of its Professionalism and Competence of the Bar Committee. Martin recendy served as Chair of the American Bar Association Judicial Division. ^rabuation ani Amarba fragrant Presiding J. Rich Leonard Dean Musical Prelude Mark Gibbons Director of Technology Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine Entry of University Mace Zachary C. Bolitho Assistant Professor of Law Yance Covington, Bag Piper Bruce C. Wright, Bag Piper Processional* Pomp and Circumstance Edward Elgar Invocation Bobbi Jo Boyd Assistant Professor of Law Welcome Dean Leonard Greetings and Special Remarks J. Bradley Creed President Benjamin N. Thompson '76, '79 Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Campbell University Introduction of Speaker Dean Leonard Commencement Address The Honorable Mark D. Martin Chief Justice, Supreme Court of North Carolina Presentation of Awards Dean Leonard Margaret P. Currin '79 Professor of Law Olivia L. Weeks '90 Assistant Professor of Law, Director of Law Library Presentation of Candidates Mark L. Hammond Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Conferring of Degrees President Creed Hooding and Awarding Dean Leonard of Degrees Timothy R. Zinnecker Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Professor of Law Professor Currin Graduation Remarks Devon Karst Student Bar Association President 2015-16 Closing Remarks Dean Leonard Hymn* Lead On, O King Eternal Ernest W. Shurtleff Benediction* William A. Woodruff Professor of Law Recessional* Trumpet Tune in D Major David Johnson *Please stand 5 '—^ AtuarbB THE HOWARD MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN CITIZENSHIP AWARD Cash award to the graduating student whose citizenship and leadership exemplify the Christian character and aspirations of the School of Law. Sponsored by the Howard Memorial Christian Education Fund in memory of Barry Howard. THIRD-YEAR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Award to the student with the highest academic average in his or her third year. WiLLisTON ON CONTRACTS OUTSTANDING SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD This award, given annually to the graduating student with the highest academic average over three years, consists of the 31-volume set of Williston on Contracts (4th Edition), authored by Campbell Professor Emeritus Richard A. Lord, and is made possible through the generosity of West, a Thomson Reuters Business. JESSIE & ELIZABETH LEONARD \^U^DICTORIAN AWARD Cash award established by Dean J. Rich Leonard for the graduating valedictorian, named in honor of his parents. DEANS' OUTSTANDING IMPROVEMENT AWARD Cash award to the student exhibiting the most outstanding academic improvement over his or her law school career. The recipient is selected by the Dean and Associate Dean. ROBERT A. JENKINS AWARD Cash award to the student whose work in various competitions or other areas best represents the School of Law to the community, the profession, and the public. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS AWARD Awarded to a graduating student based on academic achievement, motivation, and potential to contribute to the advancement of women in the profession. LAKE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AWARD Awards for students who have demonstrated excellence in the area of constitutional law. Established by The Honorable L Beverly Lake, Sr. STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION SERVICE AWARD THE ORDER OF BARRISTERS Membership in the national society recognizing outstanding performance in the art of advocacy. ORDER OF OLD KIVETT Awarded for exemplary representation in advocacy competitions while maintaining the highest ethical standards. INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS AWARD Given for distinguished achievement in the student advocacy program. NORTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE STUDENT ADVOCACY AWARDS Awards for the most significant improvement during the required advocacy program. Sponsored by North Carolina Advocates for Justice. CALHOUN ADVOCACY AWARD Award for the best performance in the trial and appellate advocacy program. Sponsored by M. Jean Calhoun, Class of 1980. SAFRAN MOOT COURT AWARD Cash award for outstanding contribution to the moot court program at the School of Law. Sponsored by Perry R. Safran, Class of 1981. ALI CLE SCHOLARSHIP & LEADERSHIP AWARD This award is presented to the graduating student who best represents a combination of scholarship and leadership, the qualities embodied by the American Law Institute. PRO BONO PUBLICO AWARD Awarded to a graduating student whose demonstrated commitment to pro bono activities exemplifies the aspirations of the School of Law and the best intentions of the legal profession. SurtB Sortor The graduation program and diploma are ceremonial documents and are not intended to he the official verification of graduation. The appropriately signed and sealed university transcript is the certification of a Campbell University degree. Travis Worth Albea Greenville, North Carolina Paige Miles Feldmann t Erie, Pennsylvania B.S., Chowan University, 2011 B.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 2004 Kelsey B. Aldde Fallston, North Carolina Danielle Rae Feller Mooresville, North Carolina B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2013 B.A., North Carolina State University, 2013 Caroline Harris Allen Roxboro, North Carolina Chelsea Rand Flynt t Greenville, North Carolina B.A., North Carolina State University, 2013 B.S., East Carolina University, 2012 Rodney Michael Alwang Fuquay-Varina, North