Law

Former Gov. Jim Thompson to speak, receive honorary degree at May 25 law commencement

May 21, 2013
James R. Thompson

The Northern Illinois University College of Law will present former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson with an Honorary Doctorate of Law during its Saturday, May 25, commencement ceremony, where he will also be featured as the commencement speaker. The ceremony...
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College of Law plans annual golf outing June 7

May 15, 2013
Photo of golf club, golf ball on tee

The NIU College of Law will hold its ninth annual golf outing Friday, June 7, at River Heights Golf Course, 1100 S. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. Alumni and friends are invited as the college hopes to put 100 golfers...
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NIU law alumnus Vincent F. Cornelius makes history in Illinois State Bar Association election

May 13, 2013
Vincent F. Cornelius

Northern Illinois University College of Law alumnus Vincent F. Cornelius (’89) was elected third vice president of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). Cornelius is now in succession to become the first African-American president of the ISBA in its 136-year...
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