Northern Illinois University College of Law was named as one of the top 30 law schools in the nation for African American students by preLaw magazine. As
Read moreJeff Zanchelli (‘13) Promoted to Partner at DLA Piper
Jeff Zanchelli (‘13) was promoted to partner with DLA Piper where he practices out of its Chicago, Illinois office. Jeff concentrates his practice in the
Read moreCynthia Pietrucha (’09) Appointed to ISBA Standing Committee
Cynthia Pietrucha (’09) was appointed to serve on the Illinois State Bar Association 2020-2021 Standing Committee on Delivery of Legal Services. In her service, Cynthia
Read moreNoah Menold (‘14) Appointed to ISBA Standing Committees
Noah Menold (‘14) has been appointed to serve as a Member of the Illinois State Bar Association 2020-2021 Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council and
Read moreNew NIU Law Professors Bring Wealth of Experience to the Classroom
Northern Illinois University College of Law announce the addition of two new faculty members for its upcoming fall semester: Andrew Mamo and Jeffrey Omari. “Our
Read moreToi Hutchinson (’14) Named Among the 50 Most Powerful Women in Chicago
Congratulations to Toi Hutchinson (’14) who was named one of the 50 most powerful women in Chicago by Chicago Magazine. She was also honored on
Read moreRyan Dowd (’03) Works Tirelessly to Save Homeless Lives During COVID-19 Pandemic
While most people began preparing in mid-March to shelter-in-place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NIU Alumnus Ryan Dowd (JD and MPA ’03) made a different
Read moreMatel-Anderson (’09) Named a COVID-19 Hero
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 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
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