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
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Jeffrey 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
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Jerrod 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
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Carmen 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
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NIU 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
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Stacia 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
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Heather 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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Jazmin Newton Butt (’13) Opens Own Law Firm
Jazmin Newton Butt (’13) opened her own law firm, Newton Law, PLC in Davenport, Iowa. Newton Law is a firm that represents clients in both
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Victoria Kelly (’08) Named Partner
Vicki Kelly (’08) was named a partner at Grunyk Family Law in Naperville, IL. She practices in the area of some of life’s most sensitive
Read moreGibbons (’04) Appointed Associate Judge, 17th Judicial Circuit
John T. Gibbons (’04) was appointed associate judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Gibbons had been working as
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