Roman Ricker (’15) was appointed as a Magistrate Judge of Gibson County (Indiana) where he will serve as a Magistrate to both Superior and Circuit
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Jeffrey Lenkov (’91) Hosts L.A. Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss
Jeffrey Lenkov (’91) hosted a virtual “Lunch With a Celebrity” on January 15, 2021. His celebrity guest, Los Angeles Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss, made history
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Professor Boraca Weighs In as Guest on WGN Legal Face-Off with Rich Lenkov (’95)
Clinical Associate Professor Colleen Boraca was a guest on WGN Legal Face-Off on January 6, 2021. The fast paced, high energy legal program dealing with the hottest
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Judge Shalabi (’81) Honored With Advocate for Diversity Award
The Honorable Rouhy Shalabi (’81) was presented with the 2020 Advocate for Diversity Award by the Diversity Scholarship Foundation at its Annual Unity Gala on
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Dartesia A. Pitts (’05) Receives Prestigious Edward H. Wright Award
Congratulations to Dartesia A. Pitts (‘05) for receiving the Edward H. Wright Award. This distinguished honor is awarded by the Cook County Bar Association (CCBA)
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Virtual Reunions for Classes Ending in 0s and 5s on Dec. 18
Join us as we celebrate reunions for the Classes of 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015 on Friday, December 18 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Erie Johnson (’02) Named Vice President and Trust Officer
Erie Johnson (’02) joined First Community Trust as a Vice President and Trust Officer in 2020 after eight years in the wealth management industry and
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Steve Greeley (’04) Named Partner at Law Firm
Steve Greeley (’04) has been named a partner with Franks, Gerkin, Ponitz & Greeley in Marengo, Illinois. He was raised to always work as hard
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Noah Menold (’14) Named a “40 Leaders Under Forty”
Noah A. Menold (’14) has been named to the 2020 class of “40 Leaders Under Forty” by Peoria Magazine. Through nominations submitted by the community,
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Thousands Strong Day of Giving Raises over $32,000 for College of Law
Thanks to the support of alumni and friends, the College of Law raised over $32,000 during the Foundation’s Thousands Strong Day of Giving held November
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NIU Law Hosts Race and the Law Conversations on Voting Rights and Election Law
NIU College of Law hosted its lecture series—Race and the Law Conversations— on Wednesday, October 21. The conversation, “Combating Structural Racism in U.S. Elections” was
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NIU Law Board of Visitors Elect New Executive Board; Hon. Vincent Cornelius (’89) Becomes Board Chair
The NIU College of Law Board of Visitors elected a new Executive Board during its October 17, 2020 meeting. The Honorable Vincent Cornelius (’89) began
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