The fall 2025 issue of Chicago-Kent Magazine, "The Conviser Connection: Where Chicago-Kent’s IP Talent Flourishes," is here! This edition highlights IP law and traditions, celebrating the firms and mentors helping shape the next generation of attorneys. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3L46ZZk

Chicago-Kent alumnus Bryce Hensley (LAW ’17) has donated $1.5M to strengthen the school’s nationally ranked Advocacy Program. His gift will expand real-world courtroom opportunities for students, helping train the next generation of top trial lawyers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/481IrJg

Happy Thanksgiving to the Chicago-Kent community! 🦃🍂
We are grateful for our students, faculty, staff, and alumni who make our community thrive. Wishing you a holiday filled with joy, reflection, and time with loved ones.

Chicago-Kent law student Tashi Gordillo ’26 is rethinking how the law protects survivors of domestic violence, especially those left out of current pathways to safety. Read their powerful story: https://bit.ly/4ieUG8I

Chicago-Kent Professor William Reynolds ’13 and his team of law students are taking on the NFL after it denied disability benefits to former player Ka’lial Glaud. Their ERISA case challenges how the league handles claims from athletes with lasting brain injuries. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47XK4aI

What a wonderful way to start the week! The fall in-person meeting brought together the deans of Illinois law schools and IL Board of Admissions to the Bar for inspiring conversations, collaboration, and plenty of ideas for the future.

Huge thanks to our Admissions Team and Student Ambassadors for making Saturday’s Fall Open House such a success! From guiding tours to sharing their experiences, they helped show what Chicago-Kent is all about.
Stay tuned for more content featuring our amazing ambassadors! 👀

Chicago-Kent College of Law’s first-year students kicked off their legal journeys during Public Service Day! Volunteering with local organizations and taking the Pro Bono Pledge to serve their communities. Read more: https://bit.ly/48ogkVg

Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sarah Fackrell’s research on “Schedule A” IP cases is shaping federal court decisions. Her Harvard Law Review article was recently cited in a ruling, highlighting the real-world impact of her work on how these cases are handled: https://bit.ly/46GDaWM

On Sept. 20, 64 students from 10 CPS high schools joined us for the yearly novice trainer, gaining the same research training as first-year law students. Huge thanks to Chicago Debater for being part of this initiative!

Judges in Chicago are raising concerns over “Schedule A” lawsuits, that bundle hundreds of alleged counterfeit sellers into a single IP claim. Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sarah Fackrell notes that standing orders reflect the strain these cases place on the courts: https://bit.ly/47bubft

What does it take to build a nationally-recognized law clinic in just one year? For Professor Michelle J. Miller, it meant blending intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and entertainment law into one innovative program for Chicago-Kent students.
Full story: https://bit.ly/42F8X7Z

There's nothing like baseball to bring our Chicago-Kent College of Law community together ⚾ On September 16, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP alums invited our dean, students, faculty, and staff to the White Sox vs. Orioles game. A great night of community and connection!

How do prosecutors pursue murder cases without a body? Chicago-Kent professor Harold J. Krent explains that DNA technology makes these cases more viable, with convictions remaining high despite challenges like lost records or fading eyewitness accounts. Read the full story:https://bit.ly/46oY8rF