Yolanda M. King has been named the new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the NIU College of Law. She replaces Professor Marc Falkoff, who
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NIU Law Named a Top 30 Law School for African American Students
Northern Illinois University College of Law was named as one of the top 30 law schools in the nation for African American students by preLaw magazine. As
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Jeff Zanchelli (‘13) Promoted to Partner at DLA Piper
Jeff Zanchelli (‘13) was promoted to partner with DLA Piper where he practices out of its Chicago, Illinois office. Jeff concentrates his practice in the
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Cynthia Pietrucha (’09) Appointed to ISBA Standing Committee
Cynthia Pietrucha (’09) was appointed to serve on the Illinois State Bar Association 2020-2021 Standing Committee on Delivery of Legal Services. In her service, Cynthia
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Noah Menold (‘14) Appointed to ISBA Standing Committees
Noah Menold (‘14) has been appointed to serve as a Member of the Illinois State Bar Association 2020-2021 Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council and
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New NIU Law Professors Bring Wealth of Experience to the Classroom
Northern Illinois University College of Law announce the addition of two new faculty members for its upcoming fall semester: Andrew Mamo and Jeffrey Omari. “Our
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SBA Elects New Board for 2020-21; Sariol Elected President
The NIU Law student body voted in a new Student Bar Association (SBA) Board for the 2020-2021 academic year. The SBA reflects the student voice
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Fullilove (1L) Selected as Director of Corporate Relations for Midwest BLSA
Jessica Fullilove was selected to serve as the Director of Corporate Relations for the Midwest Black Law Students Association (BLSA). Midwest BLSA is the regional
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Parrish (2L) Receives Cook County Bar Association Foundation Scholarship
Chauntay Parrish was awarded the 2020 Cook County Bar Association Foundation Scholarship. She is a second-year law student and has made Dean’s List every semester.
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Professor Oswalt Interviewed on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Essential Workers
Professor Oswalt was interviewed for a story by 23 WIFR TV on April 19, 2020 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is changing the
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NIU Law Creates COVID-19 Legal Response Clinic Amid Crises
On May 18, 2020, NIU Law will launch a COVID-19 Legal Response Clinic as a result of the current crisis. The elimination of face-to-face contact has made
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Toi Hutchinson (’14) Named Among the 50 Most Powerful Women in Chicago
Congratulations to Toi Hutchinson (’14) who was named one of the 50 most powerful women in Chicago by Chicago Magazine. She was also honored on
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