Alumni On the Move
Alumni of the NIU College of Law are an accomplished and driven group, comprising a nationwide community of legal practitioners, judges, public servants, and educators. We are proud to highlight their distinguished achievements and activities. Check back regularly for updates and see how NIU Law alumni exemplify excellence in their professions.
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2012
March:
- Rebecca Dobbs ('06) made partner at the St. Charles office of SmithAmundsen LLC on March 16th. Rebecca is a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group where she focuses her practice on employee benefit compliance, administration, and litigation.
January:
- Rick Law ('83) and his daughter Diana Law ('04) of Law ElderLaw LLP in Aurora, IL were voted to the list of the Top Ten Illinois Elder Law Attorneys.
- Heather M. Wier Vaught ('05) was named Chief Legal Counsel to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
- Brad Antonacci ('02), Michael Denning ('02), and Kenya Jenkins Wright ('03) were selected as 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
2011
December:
November:
- John Elsner was selected Chief Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit in Illinois.
- NIU Trustee Chair Cherilyn Murer ('78) Gives Lecture on Ethics in Law and Business
October:
September:
- John T. Elsner ('78) was elected Chief Judge of the Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois.
- Marcy L. Buick ('90) Appointed Associate Judge in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois
- David P. Olson ('85) of Quarles & Brady in Milwaukee, WI was named one of The Best Lawyers in America for 2012.
- Dr. Kenneth ('84) and Ellen Chessick Give $3 Million to NIU Athletics
- Cherilyn Murer ('78) Elected Chair of NIU Board of Trustees