Join us on Monday, September 19 at 12 pm (CST) to recognize Constitution Day with NIU Law Professor Evan Bernick as he presents, “Is the
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NIU Law Launches new Business Law Clinic with Reception on Sept. 28
The Northern Illinois University College of Law is excited to announce that it will launch a new Business Law Innovation Clinic (BLIC) starting in August
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NIU Law to Honor Award Recipients on Sept. 13
Northern Illinois University College of Law Dean Cassandra Hill and the NIU Law Alumni Council will honor seven outstanding alumni and friends of the school
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NIU Law to Host Race and the Law Conversation on Housing & Racial Disparities
Join the NIU College of Law for the next Race and the Law Conversation, “Housing & Racial Disparities” on Wednesday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m.
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Beverly Jones (’15) Honored with CCBA Presidential Award
Beverly Jones (’15) received a Presidential Award at the Cook County Bar Association’s (CCBA) 108th Annual Installation and Awards Banquet on June 24, 2022. CCBA’s
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Professor Boraca Authors Article on Advocating for a World Free of Breast Cancer
Clinical Associate Professor Colleen Boraca wrote an article for the May 2022 edition of The Catalyst, the newsletter of the ISBA Standing Committee on Women
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Judge Eugene Doherty (’89) Appointed to the Illinois Appellate Court
The Honorable Eugene Doherty (’89) was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth Judicial District, effective July 14, 2022. Judge
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2022 Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
The NIU College of Law Alumni Council is seeking nominations for its 2022 Awards Program. Nominate an exceptional NIU Law graduate for their outstanding achievements
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Illinois Speaker of the House to Deliver NIU Law Commencement Address
The Honorable Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, will deliver the commencement address during the Northern Illinois University College of Law
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Louis G. Apostol (’78) Reappointed Public Administrator and Elected to CBA Board
Hon. Louis G. Apostol (’78) was reappointed Public Administrator of Cook County by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker in 2022. Prior to this appointment, he served
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Jessica Fullilove (3L) Reflects on Year as a Peggy Browning Fellow
Third-Year law student Jessica Fullilove was awarded the highly competitive and prestigious Peggy Browning Fellowship for 2021-22. Jessica was placed at the Chicago News Guild,
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NIU Law to Host Annual Golf Outing on June 3
We are excited to host our 17th Annual Golf Outing! Alumni and friends are invited to join us to help close the course and raise
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