Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism
Please join us for the 19th Annual Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism at 3 p.m., Friday, March 30, at the Northern Illinois University College of Law.
This year's lecture will be given by Lawrence J. Fox, a partner in the Philadelphia law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Mr. Fox, who is considered a legal expert in the fields of securities litigation and legal ethics, is currently a visiting lecturer of law and the Crawford Lecturer at Yale Law School. He is the author of a long list of articles that have appeared in regional and national publications, covering a wide variety of subjects with particular emphasis on ethical issues. Mr. Fox is an active member and leader in the American Bar Association (ABA) and has served on numerous committees. He is a former chairman of both the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and the ABA Section of Litigation as well as member of the ABA Commission on the Evaluation of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
The lecture will be followed by a reception and the 17th Annual Public Interest Law Society Auction.
The Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism was established in 1994 to honor the late Professor Emeritus Riley, who devoted his life to the law and legal education. The lecture series brings distinguished speakers to the Northern Illinois University College of Law to discuss current issues relating to the legal profession. Previous speakers include:
| Cherilyn Murer | 2011 |
| Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan | 2010 |
| Honorable John W. Darrah | 2009 |
| Professor Emeritus Gordon B. Shneider | 2008 |
| Justice Modibo Ocran | 2007 |
| Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Esquire | 2006 |
| Jim Ryan, Esquire | 2005 |
| Professor Bruce R. Jacob | 2004 |
| Honorable Thomas L. Kilbride | 2003 |
| Professor Robert F. Drinan, S.J. | 2002 |
| Nancy L. Kaszak, Esquire | 2001 |
| Professor Richard C. Boldt | 2000 |
| Cheryl Niro, Esquire | 1999 |
| Jerold S. Solovy, Esquire | 1998 |
| Professor David B. Wilkins | 1997 |
| Honorable Abner J. Mikva | 1996 |
| George E. Bushnell, Jr., Esquire | 1995 |
Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism
March 30, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Francis X. Riley Courtroom
Swen Parson Hall
Lecture followed by reception and PILS Auction
1 hour of CLE credit will be given for this lecture. Ethics credit approval pending.
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Contact Information
Melody Mitchell, Director
Office of Alumni Events & Public Relations
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