News about alumni
Juan Thomas has found great success in the legal world and in politics since graduating from Illinois Law in 1996, and now he is taking the time to give back by teaching The History of the African-American Lawyer in the United States. We talked about his path to the law and why he is passionate […]
“If Putin doesn’t do what Trump wants, Trump can sanction more. Under existing authority, there is a lot more a President can do in terms of imposing sanctions or enforcement without going to Congress,” adjunct professor Taisa Markus ’86 told the Kyiv Independent in an article on how the president might deal with Russia. With […]
“Much depends on our leaders and whether a judicious long-term approach to easing sanctions is taken. A president should also be cognizant of responses from our allies in a changing world order,” Taisa Markus ’86 told the Illinois News Bureau. She spoke at length about the sanctions the United States has placed on Russia in […]
Today, the University of Illinois College of Law published its 2023-2024 Employer Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes employers who have regularly hired recent College of Law graduates. The Honor Roll contains a wide variety of employers, including, for example, law firms of many sizes, accounting firms, a wide variety of government agencies, public interest […]
In his role as the College of Law’s first Leader in Residence, Michael Strautmanis ’94 is ready to embrace the opportunity to inspire students and spark dialogue about the role lawyers play in society. There’s one thing he’s most excited to do, though. “It gives me a chance to tell a lot of great stories,” […]
Tim Epstein ’04 wanted to be Corbin Bernson in LA Law. Watching television with his mother, he saw the good-looking actor riding around in convertibles and having fun in the courtroom and identified something he’d like to work toward. “I wanted to be a lion in the courtroom,” he said. “My second summer clerkship, at […]
Though many people are remembered for their personal achievements, the truly great individuals—those who are recalled fondly and for a long time—are those who bring out the best in others. Judge Harold A. Baker ’56, who died on September 18, certainly was that kind of person. In every memorial and obituary written, those who knew […]
“The best young partner I’ve ever worked with,” is how former McDermott Will & Emory Chair Jeff Stone describes Daniel Campbell ’13. It’s little wonder then that Crain’s Chicago Business chose the young lawyer as one of their “40 Under 40” for 2023. With an incredible work ethic and an impressive and growing list of […]
Shayla Maatuka ’03 made a promise to her grandma that she would try to get her uncle out of jail. When he died in prison, her determination to do good never wavered. Since receiving a law degree, she has continued working for the community and doing the most good she can, all while mentoring the […]
From campaigning as an undergrad, to Student Senate in Law School, and door-to-door campaigning after graduation, politics has long been a part of Timmy Knudsen’s life. A role as Alderperson of Chicago’s 43rd Ward might not have been what he predicted when he graduated from the College of Law in 2015, however. “I’m not a […]