Angelo J. Kappas (’06) was appointed to Associate Judge for the 18th Judicial Circuit and will be sworn in on March 2, 2020. Angelo is
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NIU Law Honors Alumni at 17th Annual Minority Reception
The Northern Illinois University College of Law held its 17th Annual Minority Alumni Reception, hosted by Interim Dean Laurel Rigertas and The Honorable Vincent Cornelius
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NIU Law Named a Top School for Criminal Law
Northern Illinois University College of Law has been named top law school for Criminal Law by PreLaw Magazine with an A- rating. NIU Law is
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Hon. Chrystel Gavlin (’96) receives the 2020 Seeker of Justice Award
The Honorable Chrystel Gavlin (’96) was honored with the 2020 Seeker of Justice Award by the Black Bar Association of Will County, Illinois on February
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Dr. Kenneth Chessick (’84) Selected to 2020 Super Lawyers List
Dr. Kenneth C. Chessick (’84) was selected to 2020 Super Lawyers, an honor for only the top 5% of each state’s attorneys. Dr. Kenneth C.
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Haskins Becker (’11) Named Rising Star Fifth Consecutive Year
Representing clients in Chicago, Katherine Haskins Becker (’11) is a family law attorney at Haskins Becker, P.C. Her practice area extends to the suburbs surrounding
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Rich Lenkov (’95) selected to 2020 Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers.
Rich Lenkov (’95) was selected to 2020 Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers. Only the top 5% of each state’s attorneys are selected for Super lawyers
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Cecil Porter (’01) Named Partner at Litchfield Cavo LLP
Cecil E. Porter, III (’01) was named a Partner at Litchfield Cavo LLP in Chicago, IL. With more than 15 years of litigation experience in state
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Sheree Henry (’94) Appointed to Cook County Circuit Court
On August 2, 2019, Hon. Sheree S. Henry (’94) was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to the Circuit Court of Cook County. After receiving
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Winford and Murdock Win 1L Closing Argument Competition
The 10th Annual 1L Closing Argument Competition took place on January 25 in the NIU Law Francis X. Riley Courtroom. This unique competition was started
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Professor Morse Tan Confirmed for Key U.S. Diplomatic Post
On December 19, the Senate confirmed Professor Morse Tan to serve as the next Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, a key position in the State
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Rouhy Shalabi (’81) Elected Cook County Associate Judge
Rouhy Shalabi (’81) was elected an Associate Judge of Cook County. Prior to being elected, Judge Shalabi spent thirty-five years as a sole practitioner as
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