Clinical Associate Professor Wendy H. Vaughn was appointed by ISBA President, Anna Krolikowska, as Chair of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Legal Education, Admission, and Competence for
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NIU Law Hosts Fourth Annual Junior Scholars Conference
Northern Illinois University College of Law hosted its Fourth Annual Junior Scholars Conference on October 1 in Chicago, IL. The annual conference offers junior faculty scholars the
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Professor Omari to be Published in St. Louis University Law Review
Professor Jeffrey Omari’s essay, “Taking Aim at Fake News: Brazil’s Legislative agenda for Online Democracy” was accepted for publication by the Saint Louis University Law Review.
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Professor Vaughn Featured in Podcast on Domestic Violence
NIU Law Clinical Professor Wendy Vaughn was featured in a podcast released by the 17th Judicial Circuit entitled, “Learning with Laura Youngblut: Domestic Violence in Winnebago
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NIU Law Recognizes Constitution Day on Sept. 17
Join us on Friday, September 17 at 12 pm (CST) to recognize Constitution Day with NIU Law Professor Emeritus Mark Cordes as he presents, “After
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Professor Stange Selected to Join JLWI Editorial Board
Professor Meredith Stange was selected to be an Editor for the Journal of Legal Writing Institute (JLWI). Established in 1988, Legal Writing: The Journal of
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Professor Rigertas Re-Appointed to ISBA Special Committee
Professor Laurel Rigertas has been re-appointed to serve as a member of the ISBA Special Committee on the Rural Practice Initiative for 2021-2022. The special
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Professor Boraca Honored for Contributions Improving Access to Justice
Professor Colleen Boraca is the 2021 recipient of the Chicago Bar Foundation’s Jay Leonard Schrager Award of Excellence. The Award was established to recognize exemplary
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Professor McConkie Featured as Expert on Chicago’s WGN TV News
NIU Law Professor Dan McConkie was featured on Chicago’s WGN-TV news on June 30, 2021 where he weighed in on Bill Cosby’s overturned sexual assault
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NIU Law COVID-19 Legal Response Clinic Receives ISBA Excellence in Legal Education Award
The Northern Illinois University College of Law COVID-19 Legal Response Clinic was honored by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) with its 2020-21 Excellence in
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Dean Hill Presents on AABAR’s Diversity & Inclusion Panel
Dean Cassandra L. Hill was among a distinguished group of panelists for a program hosted by the Arab American Bar Association of Illinois (AABAR). As
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Professor Clarke Arado Named Incoming AALL Chair
Professor Therese A. Clarke Arado is the incoming chair of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Law Library Journal Article of the year Jury.
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