Chicago-Kent College of Law

Jill Webb, Attorney at Law, PLLC ’96 has built her legal career on a principle she believes is essential to the profession: civility.
As founder of the Law Office of Jill M. Webb, she has secured more than $250 million in verdicts and settlements while earning respect as a leader, mentor, and advocate for professionalism in the legal field. Her leadership within the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Society of Trial Lawyers also made her the first female plaintiff-side attorney to serve as president of both organizations.
Alongside her work in the courtroom, Webb remains committed to mentoring students and supporting future attorneys as they find their place in the profession.
Read more about Jill’s story: https://bit.ly/4vjsKpz

Daniel Kassl ’27 once viewed law school as out of reach. Today, he is building a future grounded in advocacy, leadership, and practical legal experience.
As a first-generation law student and member of Chicago-Kent College of Law’s Honors Scholars program, Kassl has embraced opportunities that connect classroom learning with real legal practice. His experience has included legal writing, leadership roles, and hands-on work through internships and externships within Chicago’s legal system.
With a passion for public service and a deep connection to the city, Kassl is preparing to make a meaningful impact in Chicago’s legal community while carrying forward the values that shaped his journey.
Read more about Kassl’s story and experiences at Chicago-Kent:https://bit.ly/4nXI48U

Congratulations to David A. Sklansky, winner of Chicago-Kent’s 2026 Roy C. Palmer Prize on Democracy, Civil Liberties, and the Rule of Law for his book, "Criminal Justice in a Divided America: Police, Punishment, and the Future of Our Democracy."

The Palmer Prize honors scholarship that examines threats to, or support of, the liberal democratic constitutional order and encourages meaningful public dialogue around issues shaping individual rights and government responsibility.

Sklansky’s submission stood out for its exploration of how political polarization and failures in criminal justice are deeply connected, and why addressing one may require confronting the other.

Read the full article to learn more: https://kentlaw.iit.edu/law/news-media/news/polarization-and-punishment-stanford-professor-awarded-2026-palmer-prize

Celebrating the graduates, the memories, and everything that led to this moment 🎓

It is your day, 🎓
We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and everything you have accomplished. The best is still ahead. We cannot wait to see all you will do next.

What happens when artificial intelligence begins acting on our behalf?
Daniel Katz, a Chicago-Kent College of Law professor and leading scholar at the intersection of law and technology, is helping answer that question with his latest book, "Agentic AI in Law and Finance: Navigating a New Era of Autonomous Systems", co-authored with Michael Bommarito and Jillian Bommarito.
The book explores how autonomous AI systems are reshaping the legal and business worlds, covering everything from what AI agents are, to how they are designed, governed, and responsibly managed. Katz also shares how AI itself played a role in accelerating the writing process, highlighting both the possibilities and limitations of these emerging technologies.
As AI continues to transform society, Katz emphasizes the importance of helping legal professionals and the public better understand the systems shaping the future.
Learn more: https://kentlaw.iit.edu/law/news-media/news/chicago-kent-professor-daniel-martin-katz-co-authors-new-book-history-design-and-governance-ai