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History of Campbell Law School

Dean Davis in his office.

 

F. Leary Davis -- Campbell Law's First Dean

 

Dean Davis Assists Charter Class Student Margaret Currin at Registration

Campbell Law's own Professor Margaret Currin was a member of Campbell Law's charter class. 

F. Leary Davis becomes the first Dean of Campbell Law

Before joining Campbell Law, Dean Davis had been a practicing attorney in Zebulon, North Carolina. 

Joy Davis with sons Ben and Trey Davis at Press Briefing

Dean Davis was 33 years old when he accepted the position of Dean of Campbell Law. In 1963, he married Joy Baker of Wendell, North Carolina, and they had three children, two of whom are pictured: Ferd Leary III (Trey), James Benjamin (Ben), and Elizabeth Joy (not pictured). 

Orientation - 1976

Senator Robert Morgan was one of the orientation speakers for the 1976 charter class. 

Dean Davis and Children - 1978

In 1978, Campbell Law had successfully finished its first year and was on to its 2L year. Dean Davis is pictured with his three children, Trey, Ben, and Elizabeth Joy.