Associate Professor Laurel Rigertas was named Interim Dean of the College of Law, effective July 1, 2019. She will replace Interim Dean Mark Cordes who
Read moreNIU Law Celebrates 112 Alumni in the Judiciary
The Northern Illinois University College of Law recently held its 2019 Judges’ Reception at the Union League Club of Chicago. The event was well-attended, with
Read moreHon. Cheryl Traum (’98) Finishes Term as President of the Iowa Judges Association
The Honorable Cheryl Traum (’98) is completing her one-year term as President of the Iowa Judges Association ending in June 2019. She was previously the vice-president and secretary/treasurer of the
Read moreInterim Dean Cordes Honored for 36 Years of Service
Interim Dean Cordes was honored on May 9, 2019 for having dedicated 36 years to NIU and the College of Law. Over the course of
Read moreJeffrey Lenkov (‘91) Leads Discussion at 2019 Collegiate Sports Summit
Manning & Kass Partner and Professional Sports Law Team Leader Jeffrey M. Lenkov (’91) led a discussion with Vince Tyra, Director of Athletics at University
Read moreJerrod Williams (’02) Receives BLSA Heritage Award
Jerrod Williams (’02) was presented with the inaugural Heritage Award from the NIU Law Black Law Students Association for his outstanding commitment to advancing the
Read moreCarmen Rossi (’12) Receives Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
Carmen Rossi (’12) was honored with the 2019 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award by the Northern Illinois University Alumni Association. Carmen is the founder and CEO
Read moreNIU Law to Host Memorial Service for Stacia Hollinshead on April 11
The tragic shooting of alumna Stacia Hollinshead, class of 2018, this past week has impacted many of us. Not only does her death demonstrate the
Read moreStacia Hollinshead (’18) Remembered as Dedicated Mother with a Bright Legal Future
Interim Dean Mark Cordes warmly recalls the first time he met Stacia. It was in July 2015 at a Dinner with the Deans event for
Read moreHon. Colleen Lawless (’09) Named Associate Judge
Hon. Colleen Lawless (’09) was named an associate judge in Sangamon County this past December 2018. Prior to being appointed to the bench, Judge Lawless
Read moreHeather Darsie (’11) to Release New Book on April 15th
Heather Darsie’s (’11) new book “Anna, Duchess of Cleves: The King’s ‘Beloved Sister’,” will be released on on April 15th. The book is about Henry
Read moreHon. Robert Zalud (’08) Appointed to the Bench
Hon. Robert Zalud (’08) was named an associate judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit by the McHeny County circuit judges. Prior to being appointed to
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