Northern Illinois University College of Law is excited to announce a new partnership with Lincoln College to create the NIU Law Lincoln Scholar and Diversity
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NIU Law to Honor Outstanding Award Recipients on Nov. 3
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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Ahmed (3L) and Mitchell (2L) Named 2021 Embracing Diversity Award Recipients
Northern Illinois University College of Law is pleased to announce that the recipients of the 2021-22 Embracing Diversity Award are Nabeela Ahmed (3L) and Felix
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Hon. Matthew Jannusch (’01) Appointed Associate Judge
The Honorable Matthew W. Jannusch was appointed as an Associate Judge with the State of Illinois, Circuit Court of Cook County. He was sworn into
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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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NIU Law to Host Race and the Law Conversation on Reparations on 8/31
Join the NIU College of Law for the next Race and the Law Conversation, “Examining the Case for Reparations” on Tuesday, August 31 at 6:00
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Kenya Jenkins-Wright (’03) Named a Top 50 Women in Law
Congratulations to Kenya Jenkins-Wright (’03)! She was named a Top 50 Women in Law by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin & Chicago Lawyer during its 2nd Annual Salute.
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Judge René Cruz (’95) Receives KCBA Community Service Award
The Honorable René Cruz (’95) is the 2021 recipient of the Kane County Bar Association Community Service Award. The Award is bestowed annually upon a
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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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Matt Pfeiffer (’00) Elected to ISBA Board of Governors
Matt Pfeiffer (’00) was elected to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Board of Governors. The 27-member Board oversees the operations and management of ISBA, subject
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NIU Law Alumna Sonni Choi Williams (’99) Makes History in ISBA Election
Northern Illinois University College of Law alumna Sonni Choi Williams (’99) was elected Third Vice-President of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). Sonni is now
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Mayor Richard C. Irvin (’98) Re-Elected in Aurora, IL
Mayor Richard C. Irvin (’98) won his bid for re-election on April 6, 2021. Mayor Irvin was initially elected the 59th Mayor of Aurora, Illinois
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