Manuel Valdez (’19) and Spencer Chikahisa (’20) from NIU College of Law finished as runners-up at the 11th Annual National Latina/o Law Student Association (NLLSA)
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Kathleen Zellner (’81) to Make her ‘Making a Murderer’ Debut
Kathleen Zellner (’81) is featured in a Chicago Tribune article, “5 things about Chicago-area lawyer Kathleen Zellner as she makes her ‘Making a Murderer’ debut.
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NIU Law Alumni Council Elects New Executive Board
The NIU College of Law Alumni Council elected a new Executive Board at its meeting on October 13, 2018. Larry Stein (’93) was named president,
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Judge Lopez (’83) Receives Prestigious Aguila Award
On June 8, 2018, the Honorable Mark J. Lopez (‘83) was honored by the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois with its Aguila Award which is
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Alice Sackett (’91) Sworn in as KCBA President
On June 7, 2018, Alice L. Sackett (’91) was sworn in as president of the Kane County Bar Association. Alice is a managing partner founding
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Judges Marsalek (’89) and Lopez (’83) Recognized for Service
On August 28, 2018, the Honorable Diann Marsalek (‘89) and the Honorable Mark J. Lopez (‘83) were recognized by the Advocates Society of Lawyers for
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Charles Wilkinson (’83) Featured in Modern Counsel
Charles Wilkinson (’83) is Chief Counsel, International Trade and Anti-Corruption Compliance for Ashland Global Holdings. He recently authored an article in Modern Counsel’s newsletter entitled,
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NIU Law Board of Visitors Elects New Executive Board
The NIU College of Law Board of Visitors elected a new Executive Board during its spring meeting. Matt Pfeiffer (’00) was named chair, transitioning
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2018 Award Honorees Share Dedication to Service
NIU College of Law Interim Dean Mark Cordes and the NIU Law Alumni Council celebrated alumni and friends who embody what is best about the
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Senator Hutchinson (’14) Named President, National Conference of State Legislatures
Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson (’14), recently became the 46th president of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Hutchinson, a Democrat, succeeds Republican Senator
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Sonni Williams (’99) Installed as Korean American Bar Association Board Member
Sonni Choi Williams (‘99) was installed as a board member of the Korean American Bar Association Installation on Friday, September 21, 2018. KABA of Chicago
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Laura Alms (’12) joins Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co.
Laura Alms (’12) has joined Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA, a full-service creditors’ rights law firm in Chicago, IL. Laura handles consumer collections matters,
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