Iowa Law News
Former Obama strategist David Axelrod headlines spring 2026 Levitt Lecture
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Upcoming events
Pathways to Citizenship
The University of Iowa College of Law’s Federal Impact Litigation Clinic will be hosting a panel to discuss how the travel bans are interfering with pathways to citizenship and will be providing resources for the community. The panel will be composed of immigration lawyers, community leaders, and law students. The event will take place on Monday, May 11th from 7-9pm at Dream City (611 Southgate Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240).
Senior Banquet
Iowa Law graduates and their families are invited to the Senior Banquet to celebrate and recognize the Class of 2026's accomplishments.
Thursday, May 14
6:00 p.m. Social Hour, 7:00 p.m. Dinner
IMU Main Lounge
125 N Madison St
Iowa City, IA 52245
Awards will be announced following the meal. (Ticket sales have closed.)
Parking is offered in the North Campus Ramp, the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) Ramp, Recreation Center Lot (Lot 11), or any other public University of Iowa ramp (see parking rates).
College of Law Commencement Ceremony
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
President Barbara Wilson and Todd Pettys, College of Law dean and the H. Blair and Joan V. White chair in civil litigation, will confer degrees. Roni Miller, of Crete, Nebraska, will be the student speaker. Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford will be the alumni speaker.
A livestream of the event is available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlDQckYyUGw
Iowa Law Commencement Reception
College of Law graduates and their families are invited to a reception at Boyd Law Building immediately following commencement. Enjoy appetizers, desserts, and beverages. Parking is available at Myrtle, in Lot 48.
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.