DePaul University's 124th commencement season kicked off with the College of Law ceremony on Saturday, May 20, at the iconic Chicago Theatre. Faculty, staff, friends and family celebrated the Class of 2023 as they graduated and became part of the DePaul alumni community. (Photos by Jeff Carrion/DePaul University)
The iconic Chicago Theatre marquee welcomes graduates and their guests to the College of Law commencement ceremony.
Graduates show off their smiles as they assemble before the start of the College of Law commencement.
Graduates process toward their seats at the College of Law commencement.
Allison Brownell Tirres, professor of law, serves as the university marshal at the DePaul University College of Law commencement ceremony.
Alexa Villanueva, a member of the College of Law Class of 2023, performs the national anthem at the DePaul University College of Law commencement.
Reverend Craig Mousin, DePaul University ombudsperson, gives the invocation at the DePaul University College of Law commencement.
Jennifer Rosato Perea, dean of the College of Law, addresses the graduating Class of 2023 at the college's commencement ceremony.
Shawn Kasserman, a 1990 alumnus and co-founder of the law firm of Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, delivers the commencement address to College of Law graduates and their guests.
Kasserman is one of the foremost trial lawyers in Chicagoland. He has been honored as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Illinois and a Fellow in the exclusive American College of Trial Lawyers. In word and in deed, Mr. Kasserman has devoted his career to the quest for justice for his clients.
SaDella Duval d’Adrian, student speaker, addresses her fellow classmates at DePaul University College of Law commencement ceremony.
Graduates proudly accept their degrees at the College of Law graduation.
Graduates celebrate their special day with family and friends at the College of Law commencement.