Two NIU Law Alums Honored as "40 Under 40" Attorneys

Northern Illinois University College of Law alumni Diana M. Law (2004) and Gary C. Pinter (2007) have been honored as “40 under 40” attorneys by The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.

The Law Bulletin Publishing company conducts the 40 under 40 survey annually to determine who they believe are the “up and coming” young attorneys in Illinois under the age of 40. Forty attorneys are chosen - from hundreds of nominations each year - based on professional achievements, passion, and a desire to help the community.

Diana M. Law serves her clients in the area of elder law and estate planning, including any related litigation such as guardianships, financial exploitation and contested estates. She is a partner of the firm Law ElderLaw, LLP in Aurora, Illinois, and was appointed by the Governor in 2012 as the Kane County Public Guardian and Public Administrator.

Learn more about Diana’s practice at: www.lawelderlaw.com

Gary C. Pinter practices in a variety of areas of civil tort litigation in both Illinois and Missouri including the defense of matters involving asbestos and toxic torts, products liability, premises liability, trucking and transportation claims, and professional liability. A partner in the Edwardsville office of Heyl Royster P.C., Gary has played a key role in the firm’s efforts to implement legislative changes related to laws governing Worker’s Compensation claims and the impact on employers.

Learn more about Gary’s practice at: www.heylroyster.com

“We are very proud of Diana and Gary,” said Mark Cordes, Dean of the NIU College of Law.

“They join an impressive list of NIU alums and faculty who have received this highly-regarded honor, each making an indelible mark on the legal profession and in their respective communities.”

As the only public law school in northern Illinois, NIU College of Law has been named a top law school nationally for diversity, value, and careers in public interest/government service. NIU Law provides unique opportunities for its students, beginning with its highly accomplished faculty who are personally invested in the success of every student throughout their professional lives. Although many alumni serve as public interest attorneys, prosecutors, defenders, elected officials, and judges, they are equally prepared for careers as solo practitioners or lawyers in multinational firms.

For more information on NIU Law, go online at www.niu.edu/law