DePaul University College of Law

06/03/2026

Brian P. Murray (JD ’11) joined Neal Ge**er Eisenberg as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. Brian brings more than a decade of experience advising clients on complex intellectual property matters across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and advanced technology sectors.

Read more: https://ow.ly/4THU50Z7c1z

06/02/2026

Dwayne A. Pinon (JD ’96) joined Barnes & Thornburg as counsel in the firm’s health care department. Dwayne brings nearly 30 years of in-house legal experience at Walgreens and a background as a licensed pharmacist to his health care regulatory practice.

Read more: https://ow.ly/EooF50Z6Ko9

06/01/2026

Over two days, 1,000+ attendees joined more than 25 legal scholars and experts at the 32nd Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law & Social Policy to explore how litigation, insurance law, environmental justice and policy can help address the growing impacts of climate change.

A sincere thank you to everyone, especially alumnus Bob Clifford (JD ’76) of Clifford Law Offices, whose generous support makes this annual event possible.

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06/01/2026

DePaul Law graduate and military service member, Scout Savage, overcame a mid-degree deployment while pursuing his legal education. His journey is a powerful example of resilience, dedication and service both in and out of the classroom.

Scout earned his degree on May 24, and we couldn’t be more !

Read the article here (subscription required): https://ow.ly/kpUm50Z69zg

05/29/2026

Congratulations to the DePaul Law Class of 2026!

On Sunday, May 24, we celebrated our newest graduates at the historic Chicago Theatre as they received their law degrees and joined the DePaul Law alumni community.

We are of all you have accomplished and look forward to seeing how you lead with purpose, integrity and compassion in Chicago and beyond.

Read the full recap and see photos from the celebration:

DePaul College of Law graduates received their law degrees Sunday at a ceremony at the historic Chicago Theatre.

05/27/2026

Jennifer M. Saba (JD ’08) was appointed a member of the State of Illinois’ Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes by Gov. JB Pritzker. Jennifer currently serves as the chief education officer with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), where she oversees and executes all operational education duties of ISBE.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Qe1450Z4GEP

05/26/2026

Final reminder to register for the 32nd Annual Clifford Law Symposium taking place this week on May 28 & 29!

Join us for two days of discussions on climate change and the law, including litigation, environmental justice, disaster response and policy.

Free event, up to 9.75 CLE hours: https://ow.ly/6pOg50Z4c04

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the College of Law is closed today, Monday, May 25, as we remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. The University will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

05/24/2026

Watch the livestream here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_3nxh87bE8g&pp=iggCQAE%3D

05/22/2026

🎓 The wait is almost over — Commencement is nearly here! 🎓

In just a few days, we’ll celebrate the remarkable DePaul Law Class of 2026 as they cross the stage at The Chicago Theatre on Sunday, May 24, at 11:00 a.m.

From late nights and personal triumphs to lifelong friendships and unforgettable moments, this journey has been extraordinary, and we couldn’t be more .

We can’t wait to cheer you on as you step into your next chapter. Your moment is almost here!