Stories That Inspire Defying Odds with UIC Law Student Stella McMillan UIC Law 2L Stella McMillan is defying odds and destroying any obstacles that get in her way. From being a disabled orphan in Vietnam to a successful law student and Summer Associate at Husch Blackwell , Stella continues to amaze ans inspire others. Face the Fight: Law Student Ashley Tuburan Assists Veterans Experiencing Crisis Through USAA Mental Health Initiative UIC Law student, veteran and USAA Chief Legal Office intern Ashley Tuburan works to assist veterans facing various mental health crises through the "Face the Fight" initiative. UIC Law Alum Mark C. Palmer Named to 2023 Fastcase 50 UIC Law Alum and Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism Chief Counsel Mark Palmer has been named to 2023 Fastcase 50. 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. UIC Law Professor and Alumna Recognized for “Outstanding Partnership” in Restorative Justice Professor Michael Seng and Alumna Judge Sheila Murphy are presented with the “Outstanding Partnership" award from the board president of the Union League Boys and Girls Club. Spring '23 Valedictorian Advocates for Access to Books and Education for People Incarcerated Focusing on reading being a human right for everyone, including those who are incarcerated, Jacqueline Spreadbury presented research gathered during an independent study course on various issues regarding acquiring books in prisons. Former Priest, Current Sergeant Ranks Top of His Law Class Former priest, turned police officer, now Sergeant of the Mount Prospect police force, is looking to add lawyer to his resume. Read more from the Daily Herald. UIC Law Becomes First Law School to Launch Strategic Agenda of the Judicial Branch The UIC Law Office of Professionalism & Engagement, in conjunction with the Office of the Dean, launched the Strategic Agenda of the Illinois Judicial Branch by hosting their program: “Charting the Course: Innovations… UIC Law Celebrates Diversity Week 2023 Each year, the law school hosts a week of programming celebrating its unique and diverse culture. This year’s theme, “Live Law in Color: Connecting Through Culture,” featured student-led programming co-created by various campus organizations. Recent UIC Law Graduate Receives Over $10K in Scholarships to Fuel Legal Career The Women’s Bar Foundation and the Diversity Scholarship Foundation are two organizations that have committed to the advancement of our UIC Law students. Recent graduate Kiesha Mull (JD ’22) is one of our… Prev 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 Next
