November 1-3, 2024
We are thankful for everyone that helped to celebrate our 50th Anniversary! Be sure to check out the College of Law videos, special message from the Governor, and photo gallery below from the anniversary weekend. In addition, you can still support of the College of Law and help us meet and exceed our $250,000 fundraising goal!
Questions? Contact Assistant Dean Melody Mitchell at mmitchell@niu.edu.
You Can Still Support the College of Law
You can still support the College of Law and our mission by making a donation to our 50th Anniversary Fund to help us reach and exceed our $250,000 fundraising goal. Your generosity will ensure we can provide scholarships, enhance programs, and address other critical needs of the College of Law. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.
You can donate in any of the following ways:
- Donate online
- Send a check made payable to NIU Foundation and note COL 50th Fund to NIU Foundation, P.O. Box 746, DeKalb, IL 60115
- To discuss other ways to support us including naming opportunities, estate gifts, etc., contact Michelle Japlon at mjaplon@niu.edu.
College of Law 50th Anniversary Video
Special 50th Anniversary Message from Governor Pritzker
College of Law 50th Anniversary Gala Video
50th Anniversary Weekend Photo Gallery
Testimonials
Thank you for helping us celebrate this momentous occasion reflecting on the rich history, achievements and profound impact NIU College of Law has had on the legal community.
- Cassandra L. Hill,Dean and Professor of Law
Special Thanks to Our Gala Sponsors!
Anniversary Sponsor
Dr. Mary Milano, Class of 1978
Nineteen Seventy-Four (1974) Sponsor
Carmen Rossi, Class of 2012
Dean’s Sponsors
Orihuela & Associates, PLLC – Personal Injury Attorneys, Class of 2008
Tom Riordan, Class of 1980
Red and Black Sponsor
Dan and Julie Donnelly, Class of 1990
Huskie Sponsors
Dean Cassandra L. Hill & William G. Grogan
Jim and Carol Alfini
Adam and Heather Vaught, Class of 2005
In Memory of Associate Dean Lenny Mandell
Joshua Hill Jr. and Melissa Murray
Law Office of Kenneth C. Chessick, MD, Class of 1984
Government Solutions Group
Vincent R. Williams (’91) & Associates P.C.
Jeffrey M. Lenkov, Class of 1991
Patron Sponsors
Chief Darren Mitchell and Assistant Dean Melody Mitchell
Sonni Choi Williams (’99) and Dick “Rich” B. Williams (’96)
Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions
Hon. Louis G. (’78) and Mrs. Alexandra P. Apostol & Family
Orihuela & Associates, PLLC – Personal Injury Attorneys, Class of 2008
Nancy McKeating, Class of 1978
DuPage County Bar Association
Law Offices of Omar Salguero Duarte & Associates PC, Class of 2012
David Fish (’99)/Workplace Law Partners
Eames Law Group, Ltd., Class of 2008
Heyl Royster
Airdo Werwas, LLC
Gridiron Sports Consulting
Cynthia Pietrucha (’09), Pietrucha Law Firm, LLC