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Royal Farley ’25 is advancing his career with Chicago-Kent College of Law’s part-time J.D. program, gaining legal expertise for a future in law and tech. Learn how tailored courses and career support are helping him reach his goals:bit.ly/3CCBvoR #StudentStory

Did you know trademarks could be the perfect blend of art and law? ⚖️ Joey Zawacki ’22 found her niche helping entrepreneurs protect their IP as an attorney adviser at the USPTO. Learn her inspiring journey from Chicago-Kent College of Law to the USPTO: bit.ly/4gasQYL

Please join us in welcoming Dean Jason J. Czarnezki, the 13th dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law! He began earlier this month and shares his hopes for the year ahead in his first Dean’s Note. Learn more: kentlaw.iit.edu/law/news-media… #ChicagoKent #LawSchool #DeanWelcome

If you haven't already, check out @ChicagoKentLaw Magazine for a cover story on my legal career journey. Thank you for highlighting the important mission of our office!

It was incredible addressing the @ChicagoKentLaw Class of 2025 yesterday. As I told the graduates, people come to lawyers in crisis, and our job is to get them through that crisis to the best of our ability. Thanks to my alma matter for the opportunity to share a few words.

"As lawyers, we have an immense responsibility to those who look to us to get justice, to get a resolution, and to get treated fairly." -- @saeileenburke's commencement address to the @ChicagoKentLaw Class of 2025. Read Burke's full remarks here: cookcountystatesattorney.org/news/cook-coun…

Caps off to the Class of 2025! We’re so proud of your dedication, resilience, and impact. Here's to the next chapter in your legal journey! 🎉 #ChicagoKent #CKGrad #LawGrad

Honors Scholar Nat Lewis ’25 made the most of his time in law school—mentoring peers, managing the Self-Help Resource Center, and serving as an editor for the Chicago-Kent Law Review. Read more: bit.ly/42O4YGO

Big leap! Chicago-Kent’s Intellectual Property program is now ranked #9 in the nation by @usnews—making it the top IP program in Chicago, Illinois, and the Midwest. Explore why we’re a hub for future IP leaders:bit.ly/42ObgWZ #IPLaw #ChicagoKent

Mark your calendars! Chicago-Kent College of Law’s Commencement is happening May 18 at the Dorin Forum. Come celebrate our 2025 #CKGrads as they take their next big step! 🗓️ 🎓 More info ➡️ bit.ly/49KC1LX

Congrats to James Davison Hunter, winner of the 2024 Roy C. Palmer Prize for "Democracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America’s Political Crisis"! Join us for his lecture on April 2, 2025, at Chicago-Kent’s Conviser Law Center. Register here: bit.ly/43SQFl1

Wondering how Trump's new tariffs could affect you? Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sungjoon Cho explains how tariffs impact global trade, consumer prices, and why they may hit lower-income families hardest. Learn more about tariffs and their impact: bit.ly/4hAWqrI

Chicago-Kent College of Law has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Merits by the Republic of Kosovo for its dedication to academic growth in the region. From Operation Kosovo to ongoing scholarships, our impact continues. Read more:bit.ly/3QyBztb #ChicagoKent #Kosovo

Congratulations to Ella Youash ’26, Samantha Lehman ’26, Ivy Ramirez ’27, and Serena Napolitano ’26 for dominating the 2025 National Trial Competition regionals! After their outstanding performances, these two teams are now headed to the finals! Read more:bit.ly/3EQ5cUh

From nuclear power plant engineering to IP law, Thomas J. Donovan ’87 has had an inspiring journey. Now in his 25th year at Barnes & Thornburg, he helps clients protect innovations and mentors the next generation of lawyers. Read more: bit.ly/3WWYZMF #ChicagoKent

Congratulations to Professor Christopher W. Schmidt on his election to the Board of Trustees for the Law and Society Association (@law_soc)! As a legal historian studying the the intersection of law and society, we look forward to seeing his impact: bit.ly/3CYrCCb

Do you know your Chicago-Kent alumni? This month, we're celebrating Black leaders who have made a lasting impact. Robert S. Abbott, a Chicago-Kent alum, founded The Chicago Defender, one of the most influential Black-owned newspapers in history. @iitalumniassn #ChicagoKent

Victory for Chicago-Kent’s Trial Advocacy Team! Our team won the National Medical-Legal Trial Competition, navigating a complex case with skill and determination. Congratulations to John Travlos, Ella Youash, Ivy Ramirez, and Samantha Lehman!🏆 Read more: bit.ly/410BGUm

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House on January 25! 🎉 With over 100 prospective students and families joining us, it was an incredible day of exploration, connections, and insight into life at Chicago-Kent. We can't wait to see you on campus again soon! #ChicagoKent

We're on the hunt for the best study spot on Conviser Campus! Is it a quiet library nook, a lively group space, or somewhere unexpected? Let us know your go-to spot below! #ChicagoKent