Northern Illinois University College of Law Dean Cassandra L. Hill and the NIU Law Alumni Council will honor eight outstanding alumni and friends of the school during its annual award reception. This year’s celebration will be held on Wednesday, August 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Union League Club of Chicago located 65 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL. The program will feature brief remarks from Dean Hill and the award recipients.
The 2025 award recipients were selected based on outstanding achievements in their careers, demonstrated service to the NIU College of Law or their community, and professional integrity.
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The 2025 honorees include:
Alum of Year: Jeffrey Lenkov (’91)
Young Alum of Year: CPT Stephanie Moore (’19)
Public Service Award: Representative David Vella (’97)
Outstanding Service Award: Laura Cholula Chang (’21)
Distinguished Service Award: Angela Kilpatrick (’95)
Honorary Alum: Associate Dean Jeanna Hunter
Mentor of the Year: Neil Michling (’18)
Mentor of the Year: Christine Janis (’16)
