Gregory Madden (’99), Managing Member of Orlaithe Consulting, was the keynote speaker at the National Veterans Small Business Coalition’s VETS 19 Conference (May 29 –
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Research Assistants Needed for Prof. Rosenfeld
Professor David Rosenfeld is seeking two half-time research assistants for the 2019-2020 school year. Professor Rosenfeld’s research will be primarily in the area of business
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul Serves as NIU Law Commencement Speaker
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul delivered the commencement address during the Northern Illinois University College of Law Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at
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Professor Laurel Rigertas Named Interim Dean
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
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NIU 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
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Hon. 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
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Interim 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
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What 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
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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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Int. Asst. Dean King Serves as Panelist at ABA Conference
Interim Assistant Dean Yolanda King was a panelist on Graffiti, Tattoos & More: Fixation of Work on Property or People at the 2019 American Bar
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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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