The Honorable Matthew W. Jannusch was appointed as an Associate Judge with the State of Illinois, Circuit Court of Cook County. He was sworn into
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2021 Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
The NIU College of Law Alumni Council is seeking nominations for its 2021 Awards Program. Nominate an exceptional NIU Law graduate for their outstanding achievements to
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NIU Law Recognizes Constitution Day on Sept. 17
Join us on Friday, September 17 at 12 pm (CST) to recognize Constitution Day with NIU Law Professor Emeritus Mark Cordes as he presents, “After
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NIU Law COVID-19 Legal Response Clinic Receives ISBA Excellence in Legal Education Award
The Northern Illinois University College of Law COVID-19 Legal Response Clinic was honored by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) with its 2020-21 Excellence in
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Kenya Jenkins-Wright (’03) Named a Top 50 Women in Law
Congratulations to Kenya Jenkins-Wright (’03)! She was named a Top 50 Women in Law by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin & Chicago Lawyer during its 2nd Annual Salute.
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Judge René Cruz (’95) Receives KCBA Community Service Award
The Honorable René Cruz (’95) is the 2021 recipient of the Kane County Bar Association Community Service Award. The Award is bestowed annually upon a
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NIU Law Commencement 2020 & 2021: Fioretti (’78) Delivers Address
The Northern Illinois University College of Law celebrated both the Classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 31, 2021 in separate ceremonies at the NIU
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NIU Law Golf Outing to be Held on June 11
Please join us for one of our first in-person events in over a year! We’re excited to be hosting our annual golf outing again this
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Professor Meredith Stange Voted 2021 Professor of the Year
NIU College of Law Professor Meredith Stange was voted “Professor of the Year” by the Class of 2021. As Professor of the Year, Professor Stange
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Matt Pfeiffer (’00) Elected to ISBA Board of Governors
Matt Pfeiffer (’00) was elected to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Board of Governors. The 27-member Board oversees the operations and management of ISBA, subject
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NIU Law Alumna Sonni Choi Williams (’99) Makes History in ISBA Election
Northern Illinois University College of Law alumna Sonni Choi Williams (’99) was elected Third Vice-President of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). Sonni is now
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Memorial Celebration of Life for Associate Dean Mandell
Please join the Mandell Family and NIU College of Law for a virtual Memorial Celebration of Life for Associate Dean Emeritus Lenny Mandell on Sunday, May
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