Yelena Duterte, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

Yelena Duterte is an assistant professor and Director of the Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Her scholarship focuses on the Department of Veterans Affairs.

OPINION ANALYSIS

In veterans benefits case, court says Congress chose a firm rule over a flexible standard

Yelena Duterte

January 23, 2023

ARGUMENT ANALYSIS

Does it walk and quack like a statute of limitations? Justices consider whether equitable tolling is available to veterans.

Yelena Duterte

October 6, 2022

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CASE PREVIEW

Justices will consider equitable tolling for a veteran suffering from PTSD

Yelena Duterte

October 3, 2022