Chicago Kent College of Law Archive

Chicago-Kent director writes about legal incubators in ABA blog post

October 8, 2019
Dawn Young, Chicago-Kent College of Law’s director of Institutional Projects and director of the Solo & Small Practice Incubator, wrote about legal incubators.
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Chicago-Kent College of Law Advances to the National Finals of the 2018 Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition

February 8, 2018
The Chicago-Kent College of Law team of Annisha Arnold '20, Ashley Davidson '19, India Burton '18 and Qi Niu '18 finished in second place at the Midwest regional tournament of the 2018 Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition, held January 31 to February 2 at Saint Louis University School of Law.
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Chicago-Kent College of Law Dean Harold Krent speaks to Bloomberg about Michael Flynn’s guilty plea

December 5, 2017
"People are sweating in the administration right now," said Harold Krent, noting that the apparent lenience suggests Flynn had something, or someone, of value to offer Mueller.
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Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Anthony Michael Kreis writes op-ed for Slate Magazine on recent Vermont Supreme Court decision

December 5, 2017
"The ruling in Sinnott v. Peck is one of many recent landmark state court decisions that protect same-sex parents’ rights and preserve the bonds between parents and their children," writes Professor Kreis.
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Several media outlets feature Chicago-Kent College of Law’s Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan.

October 17, 2017
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan made an hourlong appearance before Chicago-Kent College of Law students and high-profile lawyers including Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan on October 16.
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Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Bernadette Atuahene is quoted in Detroit Metro News about a recent study she co-authored that found that Detroit’s foreclosure crisis was fueled by illegal tax assessments.

July 13, 2017
Bernadette Atuahene spoke at a July 8 news conference at a church in Detroit's New Center neighborhood.
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Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Anthony Michael Kreis spoke to Bloomberg Radio about major companies supporting protections for LGBT workers.

July 11, 2017
Anthony Michael Kreis discusses why dozens of major U.S. companies are encouraging a federal court to declare employment discrimination based on sexual orientation illegal.
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Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Carolyn Shapiro commented for Reuters on the Supreme Court’s 5-4 conservative majority.

July 11, 2017
"We will certainly see more cases where they are sharply divided," Carolyn Shapiro said.
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Chicago-Kent’s IP Program Ranked Best in Nation by Law Street

July 11, 2017
Chicago-Kent's intellectual property law program has been ranked No. 1 in the United States by Law Street, a popular law and policy website published by Law Street Media and targeted to millennials.
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Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor William Birdthistle was quoted in a CNBC “On the Money” article on retirement fund fees for target date funds.

July 6, 2017
"If the [target date fund] in your plan is charging more than 25 basis points, I would march in and complain," William Birdthistle said.
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- IRS Announces Business Mileage Rate Decrease for 2021
  January 14, 2021
  Beginning on January 1, the standard mileage rates for privately owned vehicles while on official Illinois Tech business will be adjusted.
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- Mies Campus Custodial Service Changes
  January 14, 2021
  As a result of the continued reduced occupancy and activity level on the Mies campus, beginning Tuesday, January 19, individual office cleaning will be conducted on a monthly basis.
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- Espresso Yourself: Gimme a Virtual High Five! on Jan. 14
  January 07, 2021
  The January Espresso Yourself is going to give everyone the opportunity to discuss how can we support and give kudos to each other from afar. How can we give recognition virtually? Please come ready to share what you have tried in your departments or any ideas that you might have and learn what others are doing on January 14.
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- LifeWorks is here for you during stressful times
  January 07, 2021
  Lifeworks is available 24/7 for free and confidential, short term counseling services, in addition to their regular work/life resources. To access their services simply call or go online.
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- Blue Cross Blue Shield: Upcoming Program Application Deadlines and New Programs
  January 07, 2021
  The application window is open now through January 15 for the next session of Naturally Slim (NS), Blue Cross Blue Shield’s healthy eating and weight management program. Hinge Health is new in 2021 for members experiencing joint pain and wishing to avoid surgery.
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- Banner Database Upgrade – Evening of January 8 Through the Evening of January 10
  January 07, 2021
  As part of routine maintenance and support, the Office of Technology Services (OTS) will be upgrading the Banner Database to Oracle 19c on Friday, January 8, 2021. Some systems will be unavailable during the upgrade.
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- Reminder: Effective January 8, 2021 Remote Desktop (RDP) Must Be Accessed Through VPN
  January 07, 2021
  Effective this Friday evening, January 8, 2021, you will not be able to access your remote desktop and work remotely unless you go through the VPN.
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- Anti-Racism in Academia: A Learning Journey Virtual Series
  January 07, 2021
  The Anti-Racism in Academia: A Learning Journey (ARiA) virtual series supports professionals seeking to examine their own awareness and perspectives to help build more inclusive community. The series provides a safe and open environment through small, confidential, discussion sessions that are open to all higher education employees, and is available to all Illinois Tech employees.
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- Classroom Technology Drop-in Open House
  January 07, 2021
  Get familiar with the new technology in your classroom – learn how to connect to the projector, how the camera and microphones work and how to share content with students in and out of the classroom. These sessions are beneficial for IIT instructors and TAs.
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- TIAA One-on-One Virtual Retirement Planning Sessions
  January 05, 2021
  Illinois Tech’s dedicated TIAA education consultant will be available for one-on-one financial counseling sessions on January 14 and 15.
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Chicago Kent College of Law Archive

Chicago-Kent director writes about legal incubators in ABA blog post

Chicago-Kent College of Law Advances to the National Finals of the 2018 Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition

Chicago-Kent College of Law Dean Harold Krent speaks to Bloomberg about Michael Flynn’s guilty plea

Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Anthony Michael Kreis writes op-ed for Slate Magazine on recent Vermont Supreme Court decision

Several media outlets feature Chicago-Kent College of Law’s Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan.

Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Bernadette Atuahene is quoted in Detroit Metro News about a recent study she co-authored that found that Detroit’s foreclosure crisis was fueled by illegal tax assessments.

Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Anthony Michael Kreis spoke to Bloomberg Radio about major companies supporting protections for LGBT workers.

Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Carolyn Shapiro commented for Reuters on the Supreme Court’s 5-4 conservative majority.

Chicago-Kent’s IP Program Ranked Best in Nation by Law Street

Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor William Birdthistle was quoted in a CNBC “On the Money” article on retirement fund fees for target date funds.

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