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Iowa Law School Foundation welcomes four new members

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Iowa Law

In December, the Iowa Law School Foundation (ILSF) elected four new members. The group looks forward to working with Winnie Uluocha, Renee Dotson, Andy Andersen, and Bill Smith.

Faculty Fellows Chris Mathis and Phoebe Jean Pierre

Faculty Fellowship program sees early success after its relaunch in 2020

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

By Giovanna Deo

Iowa Law has successfully hired two fellows over the past two years and is in the process of hiring a third fellow to join the faculty in fall 2022. The program provides scholars and teachers with mentoring and career development.

Student Spotlight: Kabi Palaniappan finds home at Iowa Law

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

By Hannah Weymiller

Between its location in the heart of the Midwest, the school’s emphasis on writing, and the engaged and supportive alumni network, 2L student Kabi Palaniappan knew Iowa was the best place for him.

Introducing the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Iowa Law

The initiative will generate opportunities for the University of Iowa College of Law to deepen and broaden its engagement with environmental issues in Iowa and across the nation. In time, this initiative will develop and strengthen the legal environmental community in the state of Iowa. One of the goals of the initiative is to create and increase dialogue that will contribute actionable solutions to environmental problems.

Upcoming events

Conserving Birds of Prey Field Day with HELI, ELS, and the Iowa Raptor Project

Monday, September 7, 2026 8:00am to 11:30am

Macbride Nature Recreation Area

For those interested in spending more time with birds, we will be hosting a field trip to Macbride Nature Recreation Area on Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), where we will have a morning in the field with the Iowa Raptor Project learning about birds…up close!

We will meet at MNRA at 8:00 am, where we will do bird banding, hawk counting, and taking part in a citizen science project. Please note that we are meeting at an early time so that we can experience the field work during the coolest part of...

LRJ Social

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Boyd Law Building

Join lawyering for Reproductive Justice for our first event of the year! Come get to know LRJ and learn more about the organization.

Transparency and Fairness in AI for Criminal Justice

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Biology Building East

What happens when AI intersects with the criminal justice system via facial recognition, mechanical evidence, risk assessment, sentencing, parole, and more? We welcome Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor, Dr. Cristopher Moore, of the Santa Fe Institute.

Lawyers & Leaders: Civility Matters

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 12:40pm to 1:40pm

Boyd Law Building

American Board of Trial Advocates members will facilitate this educational and entertaining program aimed at increasing civility and courtesy in the legal profession.

This event is open to current University of Iowa College of Law students. Attendance at one Lawyers & Leaders program each semester is one requirement for membership in the Pro Bono Society.

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Recurring events

Across the Aisle

Across the Aisle is a regular event series about learning to disagree while remaining friends, colleagues, classmates, and fellow citizens. At our events, small groups of participants with different views have curated discussions about pre-selected, hot button topics of social and political significance.

Alumni Events

Learn more about annual events for College of Law alumni, including CLE opportunities, alumni reunions, the Alumni Awards Ceremony, and more.

Levitt Lecture Series

Levitt Lectures provide an annual opportunity for the College of Law to bring distinguished speakers from around the globe to present major lectures of interest.