Congratulations to Desiree Matel-Anderson (’09) who was named a COVID-19 Hero for extensive experience in emergency management and many years of providing cutting disaster solutions.
Read moreNIU Law Names Cassandra L. Hill as its New Dean
Cassandra Hill has been named the next dean of the Northern Illinois University College of Law. Hill will begin her role on July 1, pending approval by
Read moreAngelo Kappas (’06) Appointed Associate Judge
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
Read moreNIU 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
Read moreNIU 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
Read moreHon. 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
Read moreDr. 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.
Read moreHaskins 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
Read moreRich 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
Read moreCecil 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
Read moreSheree 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
Read moreWinford 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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