Northern Illinois University College of Law

College of Law

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Board of Visitors

The purposes of the Board of Visitors of the Northern Illinois University College of Law are to:

  • Increase awareness of the College's mission and programs within the Illinois legal community, with particular emphasis on the northern tier of the state;

  • Serve in an advisory capacity to the administration and the faculty in self-study and evaluation of the College and its educational programs;

  • Provide linkage between the College and the Illinois legal community and develop mechanisms for the interchange of ideas between the College and the legal profession;

  • Assist in developing strategies for enhancing the resources and financial support of the College; and

  • Advise the College with regard to recruitment and improvements in the areas of recruitment and retention of students and career counseling and placement.

Officers & Members

John S. Monical
Chair, Class Of 1994

Louis G. Apostol
Vice Chair, Class Of 1978

Hon. Lawrence E. Flood
Secretary, Class Of 1984

Leonard F. Amari

Kenneth C. Chessick, M.D., J.D.
Class Of 1984

Hon. Gloria Grace Coco
Class Of 1978

Robert K. Downs

Hon. Rodney W. Equi
Class Of 1979  

Robert W. Fioretti
Class Of 1978

Hon. Jane Hird Mitton
Class of 1983

William R. Monat, Ph.D.

Cherilyn G. Murer
Class Of 1978

Lonny Ben Ogus
Class Of 1978

David A. Vella
Class Of 1997

Paul R. Vella
Class of 1996

Hon. Bonnie M. Wheaton
Class Of 1978