Special thanks to Crystal Malone ('15) who spoke with students about the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program. Crystal is a Class of 2015 PMF and serves in the Office of the IL Governor as Associate General Counsel.
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Something new to campus is Food Truck Wednesdays! And, the trucks are parked outside the law school. Asst. Deans Melody Mitchell and Kellie Martial and students enjoyed good food. What a great way to kick off the semester!
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Mark your calendars for Sept 13. at 5:30 p.m. we invite you to join us at the Union League Club of Chicago to honor the distinguished recipients of the 2023 NIU Law Award. RSVP to [email protected] by Sept 13.
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Great vibes today at the President’s Picnic welcoming all students back to campus. Wishing everyone a great school year!
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BLSA President Omni McCollum (2L) and the eBoard hosted its annual brunch to welcome back their current members and meet the new 1Ls. They were joined by Dean Hill, Asst. Dean Mitchell, and Dr. Threatte.
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We kicked off the school year with a luncheon to welcome new faculty! Brenda Carlson and Lisa Woods are Legal Writing Instructors, Noemi Flores is our Scholar-in-Residence, and Bryan Lammon is a Visiting Professor.
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We’re fortunate to have Rich Lenkov (’95) teaching Workers’ Comp! He’s with Downey & Lenkov in Chicago and member of our Board of Visitors.  He was named one of the 50 most influential people in Workers’ Comp & IL Super Lawyer.
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Thuy Vu (3L) & Sam Ehrlich (2L) interned for Wiedner & McAuliffe in Chicago this summer. They are pictured with Tondi Bailey (’22) who is with the firm which specializes in worker’s comp, insurance defense and civil litigation.
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The American Constitution Society welcomed everyone back today with donuts and coffee. Special thanks to ACS Vice President Preston Pagel (2L) and Secretary Yulissa Jimenez (3L). We’re looking forward to an amazing school year!
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We love the shirts Class of 2026! What a fun way to end orientation. We know you’re excited for a great year ahead.
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Dean Cassandra L. Hill introduced the Class of 2026 to our amazing law faculty.  They ended the day with lunch, an ice cream social and meeting in groups with their faculty mentors.
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On the final day of Orientation, the students were introduced to the Professor Wendy Vaughn, clinical faculty, Assistant Dean Greg & NIU Counseling & Consultation Service. We are so excited to begin classes on Monday!
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Day Two of Orientation Class of 2026. They were introduced to critical reading by Prof Sandra Kupelian & briefing a case by Dean Jeanna Hunter including about our study abroad program from Prof. David Taylor.
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Welcome NIU College of Law Class of 2026! 
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IL Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford gave the Oath of Professionalism to 1Ls. Stephanie Villinski & Heather Kroencke from the IL Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism spoke on the importance of civility in the legal profession.
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Welcome Class of 2026! Day 1 orientation included remarks from Dean Hill, BOV Chair & ISBA President Elect Sonni Williams (’99), and Law Alumni Council Pres Jay Wiegman (’92). Dr. Mia Hardy also led a session on DEI!
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Dean Cassandra L. Hill welcomed some of our 1L students this week as part of the NIU Law Jumpstart Program, coordinated by Associate Dean Jeanna Hunter. The program concluded today with a celebratory lunch.
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We are thrilled to announce that Professor Heidi Frostestad has been named our new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs!

More: go.niu.edu/hf1

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Congrats to the 2023 NIU Law Award Recipients! Please join us at the Awards Reception, Wed, Sept 13 5:30-7:30 pm at the Union League Club of Chicago . Hors d'oeuvres and drinks provided. RSVP to [email protected] by Sept 8
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It was NIU Day at the White Sox game and we had a ball! Dean Cassandra L. Hill hosted alumni, students, and friends, and it was so cool to watch President Lisa Freeman throw out the first pitch.
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