News about alumni
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 […]
Professor Jennifer Robbennolt and 2023 graduate Sam Barder have co-authored a paper titled “Optimistic Overconfidence: A Study of Law Student Academic Predictions.” Their findings, which indicate that a majority of incoming law students are wildly overconfident, drew the attention of Reuters, ABA Journal, and Above the Law. Speaking to Reuters, Robbennolt suggested there may be […]
On July 7, 2023, the iSchool at the University of Illinois announced the recipients of their 2022 Alumni Awards. Pia Hunter (MSLIS ’14) is the recipient of the Leadership Award, which is given to an alum who has graduated in the past ten years and shown leadership in the field. Since earning her MSLIS, Hunter has […]