A huge congratulations to NIU Law alumnus Jeffrey Lenkov (’91) on his groundbreaking and historic victory in securing Pete Rose’s posthumous removal from Major League
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Lake County Bar Foundation Donates $100,000 to NIU College of Law Student Scholarship Fund
The Lake County Bar Foundation (LCBF) announced a generous $100,000 donation to Northern Illinois University College of Law on May 8, 2025, marking a significant
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NIU Law Prisoners’ Rights Project Settles Torture Case Against Federal Bureau of Prisons
Law students in the NIU College of Law Prisoners’ Rights Project scored a significant victory in federal litigation this April. The student-lawyers, who operate with
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NIU Law to Host 20th Annual Golf Outing on 6/6
We are excited to host our 20th Annual Golf Outing! Alumni and friends are invited to join us to help close the course and raise
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Omar Salguero (’12): Just Do It!
OMAR SALGUERO Class of 2012 #WhyIGiveToNiuLaw Donate Now Omar Salguero is a past president of the NIU College of Law Alumni Council, serving from 2020-2022.
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Rachel Hernandez (’05): Grateful to Give Back!
RACHEL HERNANDEZ Class of 2005 #WhyIGiveToNiuLaw Donate Now Rachel serves as president of the NIU College of Law Alumni Council. She is a very engaged
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NIU Law Review to Host Symposium on AI on 3/28
The Northern Illinois University Law Review will host its 2025 Symposium on “Coded Liberties: The Impact of AI on the Legal Field and Governance” on
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NIU Law Alumni Recognized as 2025 Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women, Rising Stars
The NIU College of Law proudly congratulates our 128 alumni for being recognized as 2025 Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women, and Rising Stars. Consistently ranking
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Riley Oncken (‘04) elected Dekalb County State’s Attorney
NIU Law alum Riley Oncken was elected DeKalb County State’s Attorney in the November 5, 2024 election. Riley was sworn in by Chief Judge Brad
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2024 Award Nominations Deadline Extended to 9/1
The NIU College of Law Alumni Council is seeking nominations for its 2024 Awards Program, which annually honors exceptional graduates for their outstanding career achievements,
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NIU College of Law Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence in Legal Education in 2024
We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Northern Illinois University College of Law. Over the past five decades, our institution
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NIU Law to Host 19th Annual Golf Outing on June 21
We are excited to host our 19th Annual Golf Outing! Alumni and friends are invited to join us to help close the course and raise
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