| A new era for the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law was launched on October 4, 2007. In the shadow of the North Carolina State Capitol, nearly 200 members of the North Carolina business community, law firms, and judiciary were on hand to witness a historic occasion as it was announced that the Campbell School of Law would relocate to downtown Raleigh by the fall of 2009. Virtually all print media across North Carolina carried the news, as well as Raleigh area television and radio stations. |
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Charles Meeker,
Raleigh Mayor
“Of all the developments which have occurred in recent years in downtown Raleigh, I think I'm most proud of this announcement. This makes Raleigh another step closer to becoming one of the 21st century's great cities.” |
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Harold Wells, Chairman
Campbell University Board of Trustees
“Buies Creek has been a place that has afforded us the security to grow and maintain our commitment to teaching the core values that make our approach to education unique. But the world we live in is changing and the Campbell University board strongly feels relocating to Raleigh is in the best interests of the School of Law and the University as a whole.” |
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Dr. Jerry Wallace, President
Campbell University
“By moving to Raleigh, the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law is bringing to Wake County the values of Campbell University—faith, honesty, respect, integrity—values that are instilled into our students and shape them for the mission of making our world a better place to live.”
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Frank Holding, Jr., President
First Citizens Bank
"Campbell is such a wonderful fit for this community, and I know the Raleigh Chamber, First Citizens Bank, and other members of downtown look forward to years of partnering with the School of Law and Campbell University.” |
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Melissa Essary, Dean
Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
"The mission of Campbell Law—to develop lawyers
who possess moral conviction, social compassion, and professional competence, and who view the practice of law as a calling to serve others and create a more just society—has been at the heart of what we are and what we've done since our founding. It will continue to be our calling and focus in Raleigh.” |
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Sarah Parker, Chief Justice
NC Supreme Court
“I am pleased Campbell University elected to seize this opportunity. It's a move that's beneficial to both the City of Raleigh and the University. I applaud Dr. Wallace and the Board of Trustees for making this courageous decision. |
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Tony Gurley, Chairman
Wake County Board of Commissioners
“Having the first law school in Raleigh makes the
practice of law more accessible to those who live here. It's wonderful to see revitalization pay off so well.” |
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Group pose with a rendering of the School of Law's future home at
225 Hillsborough Street
(L-R): Frank Holding, Jr. of First Citizens Bank; Dr.
Jerry Wallace; Dean Melissa Essary; Steve Stroud of Carolantic Realty; and Jimmy Barnes of Carolantic Realty. |
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