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
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New 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
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Toi 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
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Ryan 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
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Matel-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.
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NIU 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
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Angelo 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
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NIU 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
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Hon. 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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Dr. Kenneth Chessick (’84) Selected to 2020 Super Lawyers List
Dr. Kenneth C. Chessick (’84) was selected to 2020 Super Lawyers, an honor for only the top 5% of each state’s attorneys. Dr. Kenneth C.
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Haskins Becker (’11) Named Rising Star Fifth Consecutive Year
Representing clients in Chicago, Katherine Haskins Becker (’11) is a family law attorney at Haskins Becker, P.C. Her practice area extends to the suburbs surrounding
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Rich Lenkov (’95) selected to 2020 Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers.
Rich Lenkov (’95) was selected to 2020 Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers. Only the top 5% of each state’s attorneys are selected for Super lawyers
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