Brendan Squire has joined AEON Law, a nationally recognized intellectual property boutique, as a patent attorney.
Author: Krista Gaedtke
Streamlining the next generation of Illinois-branded websites
When the Website Management Center of Expertise collaborated with the College of Law, the College of Media and the School of Social Work to solve the challenges on each unit’s websites, the result was three new websites and a roadmap for building more. Launched just one year ago from the grassroots efforts of the Website […]
The Big Ten Law Schools present Rule of Law in 2025
The Big Ten law schools have coordinated a series of virtual panel discussions that examine the Rule of Law in 2025 after an unprecedented series of executive orders, legal interpretations, and administrative actions by the Trump administration over the last several months. Distinguished panelists will present a broad range of perspectives and nuanced views on […]
Michael Fredendall ‘21
Michael Fredendall has joined the Illinois Educational Association as Associate General Counsel where he will advocate on behalf of teacher’s unions throughout the state.
Miguel Zaldivar (LLM ’88), Hogan Lovells CEO, to deliver 2025 Convocation address
The University of Illinois College of Law is pleased to announce that Miguel Zaldivar (LLM ’88) will deliver the convocation address to the Class of 2025. The College of Law Convocation Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 17, at 4:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Miguel Zaldivar is […]
Let’s Kill All the Lawyers: The Friday Night Massacre of Judge Advocates General
In a co-authored blog post for Justia Verdict, Professors Lesley Wexler and Tony Ghiotto explore the significance of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s firing of Judge Advocates General in late February. Were these firings truly unprecedented? What consequences may arise from these firings, whether within military legal practice or how the military fights wars and […]
American Health Law Association Names Julia Sun Inaugural Student Writing Competition Winner
The American Health Law Association (AHLA) is pleased to announce Julia Sun, a second-year law student at the University of Illinois College of Law, as the recipient of its inaugural Student Writing Competition Award. This new recognition program celebrates emerging talent and fresh perspectives in health law scholarship. The Student Writing Competition represents AHLA’s commitment […]
Wexler invited to affiliate with National Institute of Military Justice as a Fellow
In recognition of her excellence and distinction as a leader in the field of military law, Professor Lesley Wexler has been invited to affiliate with the National Institute of Military Justice (NIMJ) as a Fellow. NIMJ was founded in 1991, and is the only American non-profit institute dedicated to the study of improvement of the […]
Fernando Diaz ’16
Fernando Diaz has joined Gunster’s Real Property practice as of counsel at its Fort Lauderdale office. Experienced in transactions, compliance, and litigation, Diaz brings a 360-degree perspective in helping clients mitigate and resolve environmental risks and disputes. With his specialty in the complex environmental issues that arise in transactions, Diaz advises clients on risk allocation, […]
Hurd delivers Alistair Macleod Distinguished Lecture in Philosophy at Queen’s University
Heidi M. Hurd gave the prestigious Alistair Macleod Distinguished Lecture in Philosophy at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, in late February 2025. Entitled “The Immorality of Mercy,” Professor Hurd’s talk to a packed auditorium of faculty and graduate students in law and the humanities challenged the claim that mercy is compatible with justice.