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Celebrating Iowa Law's Bright Minds in Research

Monday, February 10, 2025
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Paying it Forward

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Rob Youle (76JD) has spent decades supporting two institutions that changed his life for the better—the American Cancer Society and Iowa Law
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Criminal Justice Trailblazers

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Three members of the Iowa Law community are driving change in the national parole and probation systems
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A Tribute to Dean Kevin Washburn

Thursday, January 2, 2025
After serving as dean of Iowa Law for more than six years, Kevin Washburn is stepping down at the end of 2024, leaving a legacy of innovation, excellence, and diversity

Upcoming Events

ISBA Business Law Panel

Monday, March 31, 2025 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
The Iowa State Bar Association’s Council on the Section of Buisiness Law is pleased to present “Life as a Transactional Lawyer.” Join us for an informal discussion to learn more about what practicing as a transactional attorney is like. Free lunch provided for everyone who RSVPs. Panelists: Bill Boyd, Nyemaster Goode, P.C. Peter Arling, O’Connor & Thomas, P.C. Kathleen Kleiman, Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC Brett Marshall, Lane & Waterman LLP Moderator: Joe Yockey, Iowa Law

Legal Writing: Effective Revision

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 12:35pm to 1:20pm
Boyd Law Building
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Copyrighting Nature

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Copyrighting Nature explores the concept of a "work of nature" doctrine in copyright law. It examines the legal and policy implications of copyrighting works inspired by nature, such as animal depictions and natural phenomena. The project critiques current judicial decisions and proposes a new framework to balance human creativity with the need to keep nature's expressions free for public use. It highlights inconsistencies in how courts handle copyright claims involving works of nature and suggests a judicial approach that considers the influence of nature on copyright validity and infringement.

Drake Lawsuit against UMG/Kendrick "Not Like Us" Track

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building

From Vicarious Trauma to Vicarious Resilience: Strategies for Sustaining Legal Careers under Tough Circumstances (L&L)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 12:40pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
​​​​​Please join Professor Hope Metcalf in this interactive session that addresses how lawyers working in high-trauma fields - ranging from family law to criminal law to international human rights - can sustain vibrant and meaningful careers. This event is designated as a Lawyers & Leaders event. Attendance at one Lawyers & Leaders event each semester is one requirement for membership in the Pro Bono Society.
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TLCP Symposium: AI & International Humanitarian Law

Thursday, April 3 to Friday, April 4, 2025 (all day)
Boyd Law Building
Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems (TLCP), the University of Iowa College of Law's international law journal, will hold its 2025 symposium Artificial Intelligence and International Humanitarian Law on April 3-4 in Iowa City, Iowa. This symposium will focus on the evolving role of technology in armed conflict, with special attention to topics such as cyber warfare and AI, autonomous weapons systems and the law of armed conflict, and regulating AI in warfare. We aim to foster meaningful...

Poverty Law Panel

Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Researching and Planning for Summer Employment Success

Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:40pm to 1:50pm
Boyd Law Building
Join law librarians to discuss legal research tips, practical advice, and resources to know about as you head off to your summer employment adventures.

Researching and Planning for Summer Employment Success

Thursday, April 3, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Join law librarians to discuss legal research tips, practical advice, and resources to know about as you head off to your summer employment adventures.

Faegre Drinker Iowa City Social Hour

Thursday, April 3, 2025 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Please join Faegre Drinker for a 1L networking reception! We are excited to meet with 1L Iowa law students and welcome the opportunity for you to learn more about our firm culture, summer program, and practice groups. Drinks and appetizers will be provided. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 20. Link to RSVP in 12twenty.
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