Law Review Symposium
The Northern Illinois University Law Review traditionally hosts a one-day Symposium each spring comprised of keynote speakers, visual presentations, and a panel of legal experts who share their views on a preselected legal topic. In conjunction with the Symposium, the Law Review publishes a Symposium Issue which is released in the summer issue of each volume.
2025 Symposium Announcement
The Northern Illinois University Law Review will host its 2025 Symposium on “Coded Liberties: The Impact of AI on the Legal Field and Governance” on Friday, March 28th from 8:30am until 2:30pm. It will be held in person at the NIU Naperville Campus.
Register Now for the Symposium
This year’s Symposium will explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the legal profession. This event will bring together legal scholars, practitioners, and industry experts to engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the impact Artificial Intelligence is having on the legal profession, and any constitutional implications associated with Artificial Intelligence. This Symposium will discuss how lawyers, scholars, and law students can contribute to this ever-evolving topic.
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 8:30am-2:30pm
Location: NIU Naperville (1120 E. Diehl Rd. Naperville, IL 60563)
Cost: General attendees - $25;
NIU faculty, staff, and students are FREE and should register here: NIU attendees.
MCLE Credit: 5 hours MCLE credit for attorneys pending approval
Materials: Symposium materials will be provided
Symposium Agenda
7:45-8:30 am: Breakfast and Registration
8:30-9:30 am: Dr. Andrea Guzman, Northern Illinois University
9:30-10:30 am: Prof. Kevin Frazier, St. Thomas University College of Law
10:30-10:45 am: Break
10:45-11:45 am: Marcus S. Harris & Steve T. Henke, Taft Law
11:45am-12:45 pm: The Honorable John G. Browning (Ret.)
12:45-1:15 pm: Lunch
1:15-2:15 pm: Panel Discussion with all presenters, moderated by Dean Heidi Frostestad
2:15-2:30 pm: Closing Remarks
Please note the agenda is subject to change.
2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
The 2025 NIU Law Review Symposium is actively searching for sponsorships. All checks can be written out to the Northern Illinois College of Law and can be mailed Northern Illinois College of Law, ATTN: NIU Law Review, Swen Parson Hall, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115.