Alumni Pride Alumnus Gives Back with Multi-Thousand-Dollar Scholarship Fund Scholarship fund established by law school alum provides access and inclusion to students who might otherwise not be able to attend law school for financial reasons. From Journalism to Justice: Ashley Shannon’s Path to Impact Ashley Shannon went from reporting on injustice to challenging it from within. Now an Honors Attorney with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, she is committed to legislative reform and systemic change. The Honorable Peter C. Cavanagh: A Journey of Service and Integrity in the Illinois Judiciary Justice Peter C. Cavanagh’s career exemplifies a remarkable ascent through the judiciary. Navy Veteran to Deputy Secretary: How Christopher McElgunn Utilized Experiential Education Programs and Networking to Succeed in Law UIC Law Honors Alum and "Hometown Hero" We salute you, Major Joe Cook. Alum, Adjunct Faculty Named “40 Under Forty: 2023 Illinois Attorneys to Watch” Law school alum Anthony Sam added to the 40 Under Forty 2023 Class by Law Bulletin Media for Chicago Lawyer and Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. The Legacy Continues: Law School Alumna to Receive Don Dunner Leadership Award for Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Attorney, alumna, and daughter of “giant among U.S. patent bar practitioners” Lisa Dunner to be honored at the 67th annual Intellectual Property, Information, and Privacy Law Conference. Access and Impact with UIC Law Alum Masayoshi Haynie From landing a job at the biggest law firm in the world to mentoring over 5,000 law students internationally, Masayoshi “Yoshi” Haynie, Esq. (JD ’20) strives to keep two key components at the forefront of his mind: access and impact. Alumna Naomi Davis Receives $10 Million Grant from Biden-Harris Administration Founder of Blacks in Green (BIG), Naomi Davis receives grant to advance environmental justice in minority communities. UIC Law Alumna Sworn in by First African American Female Judge in the 20th Judicial District of IL. Lauren Lewis’ (JD ‘21) legal pursuit began as a pre-admissions summer program student and ended in graduation with honors and the opportunity of a lifetime. With the permission of the Illinois Supreme Court, the… 1 2 Next
