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 moreWhat the hoax? A conversation about the Jussie Smollett case with Professor Dan McConkie
Professor Dan McConkie shares his insight on the controversial Jussie Smollett case during a podcast with Good Law | Bad Law host Aaron Freiwald. As
Read moreProfessor Morse Tan Selected by President Trump for Key Diplomatic Post
President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate NIU Law Professor Morse Tan to serve as the Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice,
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
Read moreSecond District Appellate Court Hears Oral Arguments at NIU Law
Northern Illinois University College of Law welcomed the Second District Appellate Court on February 27, 2019. Students observed the oral arguments in the criminal cases
Read moreNIU Law Hosts 16th Annual Minority Alumni Reception
The Northern Illinois University College of Law held its 16th Annual Minority Alumni Reception, hosted by the NIU College of Law Interim Dean Mark Cordes
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