We are excited to host our 20th Annual Golf Outing! Alumni and friends are invited to join us to help close the course and raise
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NIU Law to Host Race and the Law Conversation on #FreeTheHair on 4/15
Join the NIU College of Law for its next Race and the Law Conversation on “#FreeTheHair: Locking Black Hair to Civil Rights Movements” on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. (CST)
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NIU Law to Host Riley Lecture, PILS Auction on 4/3
NIU Law will host its 31st Annual Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism on Thursday, April 3 from 4:30-5:30 pm at the NIU Holmes Student
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Omar Salguero (’12): Just Do It!
OMAR SALGUERO Class of 2012 #WhyIGiveToNiuLaw Donate Now Omar Salguero is a past president of the NIU College of Law Alumni Council, serving from 2020-2022.
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Rachel Hernandez (’05): Grateful to Give Back!
RACHEL HERNANDEZ Class of 2005 #WhyIGiveToNiuLaw Donate Now Rachel serves as president of the NIU College of Law Alumni Council. She is a very engaged
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NIU Law Review to Host Symposium on AI on 3/28
The Northern Illinois University Law Review will host its 2025 Symposium on “Coded Liberties: The Impact of AI on the Legal Field and Governance” on
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NIU Law Alumni Recognized as 2025 Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women, Rising Stars
The NIU College of Law proudly congratulates our 128 alumni for being recognized as 2025 Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women, and Rising Stars. Consistently ranking
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Sonni C. Williams (’99) Appointed Circuit Court Judge
Northern Illinois University College of Law alumna Sonni Choi Williams (’99) was appointed as a Circuit Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Third Subcircuit by Justice Mary K.
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NIU Law Welcomes New Business Law Clinic Director
Robert Hsu is the Director of the Business Law Innovation Clinic and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law at Northern Illinois University College of Law.
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Riley Oncken (‘04) elected Dekalb County State’s Attorney
NIU Law alum Riley Oncken was elected DeKalb County State’s Attorney in the November 5, 2024 election. Riley was sworn in by Chief Judge Brad
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NIU Law to Host Constitution Day Program on Sept 17
Join us on Tuesday, September 17 from 12-1 pm (CST) to recognize Constitution Day with NIU Law Professor Gregory Elinson as he presents, “Why Talk
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2024 Award Nominations Deadline Extended to 9/1
The NIU College of Law Alumni Council is seeking nominations for its 2024 Awards Program, which annually honors exceptional graduates for their outstanding career achievements,
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