Alumni Pride Alumnus Honored by Equality Illinois for Advocacy and Leadership in LGBTQ+ Community Kevin Morrison (JD ’24), the youngest and first openly LGBTQ+ Cook County Commissioner, received the 2026 Community Pride Honoree Award from Equality Illinois. Alumnus Wins Big Case, Securing $23 Million in Federal Jury Verdict Marc Kallish (JD '96) secured a major win for his client in his most recent case involving a financial services firm sale dispute. Law School Alumna Takes Legal Education Skills Abroad to Launch Immigration Firm Janice Flynn (JD ’03) did not set out to build a legal career abroad. However, after graduating from UIC Law’s Part-Time Evening Program, she moved to London where she ultimately founded her own immigration law firm, Flynn Hodkinson. Alumna to be Sworn in as President of Cook County Bar Association LeDeidre Turner (JD ’13) will be sworn in as president of the Cook County Bar Association (CCBA), marking a full circle moment in a career rooted in public service and community impact. UIC Law Alumna Obtains National Recognition for Work in the Personal Injury Sector UIC Law alumna Marvet Sweiss Drnovsek's reputation as a formidable advocate, representing individuals and families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters, has earned her national recognition. UIC Law Alum Takes Non-Traditional Path to A Passion-Filled Career Shaped by Legal Education UIC Law alumnus Daniel Schuman has shown the non-traditional ways to use a law degree through careers in food services, technology, and healthcare innovation. UIC Law Alumnus Selected as Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Idaho Brent R. Wilson (JD ’11) has been selected by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to serve as a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Idaho, effective October 6, 2025. UIC Law Alumna Named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at UIC Sharron M. Evans (JD '13) has been named vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago, effective January 16, 2026. UIC Law Alumnus Receives PILI Intern Alumni Award Arturo Hernandez (JD '12) received the PILI Intern Alumni Award. Arturo has has built a distinguished career advancing the rights of people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. UIC Law Alumnus Establishes Districtwide Law Pipeline Program UIC Law alumnus Louis J. Wool (JD ’92) has played a central role in expanding legal education opportunities for high school students, helping create a districtwide law pathway program now adopted across Illinois School District 214. 1 2 3 Next
