Please join the College of Law for a retirement reception honoring Interim Dean Mark Cordes on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 3:30-5:00 pm. Interim Dean
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What the hoax? A conversation about the Jussie Smollett case with Professor Dan McConkie
Professor Dan McConkie shares his insight on the controversial Jussie Smollett case during a podcast with Good Law | Bad Law host Aaron Freiwald. As
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Jeffrey Lenkov (‘91) Leads Discussion at 2019 Collegiate Sports Summit
Manning & Kass Partner and Professional Sports Law Team Leader Jeffrey M. Lenkov (’91) led a discussion with Vince Tyra, Director of Athletics at University
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Jerrod Williams (’02) Receives BLSA Heritage Award
Jerrod Williams (’02) was presented with the inaugural Heritage Award from the NIU Law Black Law Students Association for his outstanding commitment to advancing the
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Int. Asst. Dean King Serves as Panelist at ABA Conference
Interim Assistant Dean Yolanda King was a panelist on Graffiti, Tattoos & More: Fixation of Work on Property or People at the 2019 American Bar
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Carmen Rossi (’12) Receives Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
Carmen Rossi (’12) was honored with the 2019 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award by the Northern Illinois University Alumni Association. Carmen is the founder and CEO
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Professor Morse Tan Selected by President Trump for Key Diplomatic Post
President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate NIU Law Professor Morse Tan to serve as the Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice,
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NIU Law to Host Memorial Service for Stacia Hollinshead on April 11
The tragic shooting of alumna Stacia Hollinshead, class of 2018, this past week has impacted many of us. Not only does her death demonstrate the
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Stacia Hollinshead (’18) Remembered as Dedicated Mother with a Bright Legal Future
Interim Dean Mark Cordes warmly recalls the first time he met Stacia. It was in July 2015 at a Dinner with the Deans event for
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Hon. Colleen Lawless (’09) Named Associate Judge
Hon. Colleen Lawless (’09) was named an associate judge in Sangamon County this past December 2018. Prior to being appointed to the bench, Judge Lawless
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Heather Darsie (’11) to Release New Book on April 15th
Heather Darsie’s (’11) new book “Anna, Duchess of Cleves: The King’s ‘Beloved Sister’,” will be released on on April 15th. The book is about Henry
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Hon. Robert Zalud (’08) Appointed to the Bench
Hon. Robert Zalud (’08) was named an associate judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit by the McHeny County circuit judges. Prior to being appointed to
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