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Featured Stories
Iowa Law alums make their mark as professors and legal scholars
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
By Suzi Morales
They come from all over the country and teach on subjects from first year classes to niche subjects. Some say they always aspired to become professors, and some came to academia by a more winding route. These are some of the many Iowa Law alumni who now make their mark as professors.
Iowa Law alums share their paths to the judiciary
Thursday, September 23, 2021
By Suzi Morales
This fall marks one of Iowa Law's largest clerkship classes yet. Follow the path of several alumni judges who began their law careers as judicial clerks and are now serving in county, state, and federal courts across the country.
An advocate for the craft beer industry
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
By the time Scott Selix (JD14) was a 3L at Iowa Law he saw an opportunity to get back into the craft beer industry. He later started his own brewery in Des Moines, IA—Lua Brewing.
New Alumni DEI Council supports recruitment and retention of diverse law students, and more
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The University of Iowa College of Law announces the creation of an Alumni-led council, committed to bolster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Alumni DEI Council is a select group of Iowa Law’s alumni who foster accountability in maintaining and increasing DEI efforts at the College of Law.
At the Intersection of Health and Law
Monday, April 12, 2021
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Rapid changes in health care practices and regulations over the past few years have created a greater need for people who understand the convergence between law and health care, making Iowa’s JD-MHA combined degree program more appealing than ever for students and employers.
Remembering Abishi Cunningham's legacy
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Abishi Cunningham came to Iowa Law in 1939. In his home state, West Virginia University did not accept black students. He graduated in 1941 and returned to West Virginia to open his legal practice. His daughter and grandchildren recently visited Iowa Law to learn more about their family's legacy.
Ted M. Seldin, a life well lived
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Theodore "Ted" M. Seldin was an entrepreneur with a passion for giving back. He was instrumental in shaping the national and local legislation related to affordable and fair-housing statutes and a generous advocate of the University of Iowa and the College of Law. During his 89 years, Ted made a lasting impact on all of the communities he served.
Celebrating the 2020 alumni award recipients
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
In 2009, Iowa Law launched an alumni awards program to recognize law alumni who have made significant achievements in their careers and in their service to the College of Law. The program features four award categories: Emerging Leader, Alumni Achievement, Alumni Service, and the Iowa Law Review Alumni Achievement.
Iowa Law: the Law Dean school
Monday, November 16, 2020
Iowa Law’s community fosters leadership skills that have resulted in a number of faculty members becoming leaders at law schools across the country and earned Iowa Law an informal reputation of “Law Dean School” along the way.
Iowa Law alum working for the rights of veterans and their survivors
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
This Veterans Day we sat down with Amy Kretkowski, a 2008 alumnae and current adjunct professor at Iowa Law teaching Veterans Benefits Law, to learn more about the passion behind her work.
Iowa Law hires diversity officer to advance DEI initiatives
Thursday, September 3, 2020
The University of Iowa College of Law recently announced the hiring of Neda Barrett as its first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Global Engagement.
Iowa Law Antiracism Committee Works Toward a Bold Plan for Action
Thursday, September 3, 2020
“Following the death of George Floyd and amongst the extensive historical backdrop of police brutality among communities of color, we understood that it was time to do more and address racism in the College of Law,” said Committee member Meddie Demmings IV, “The College of Law recognized this, too, and gave us the green light to meet, talk, and submit this report.”
Professor Len Sandler's Portrait Unveiled Virtually
Thursday, August 20, 2020
The portraits lining the corridor at Boyd Law Building represent a long standing tradition dedicated to those who devote their lives to teaching law school. Faculty who have taught law for 25 or more years - 15 of those years being at Iowa - have the opportunity to have their portrait painted if they wish. Professor Sandler’s portrait will hang among many esteemed colleagues like Dean Adrien Wing and Professor Emeritus William Buss.
DEI Committee and BLSA Statement on Events in Minneapolis
Monday, June 1, 2020
Black Lives Matter. We, the members of the University of Iowa College of Law Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and the Black Law Students Association, write this statement in support of those directly and indirectly suffering from the consequences of racism and inequality.
Celebrate Commencement with Dishes Inspired by the Class of 1869
Friday, May 8, 2020
Commencement is a joyous occasion for students. It marks the completion of a degree attained through hard work and dedication. To celebrate this exciting time, it is common for a graduate to gather with their friends and family to share a meal together.
Zac McFarland ('20) Picked Esq. Over ESPN
Friday, May 1, 2020
Zac McFarland originally wanted to play professional football, but picked Esq. over ESPN. The University of Iowa College of Law student will join the Minneapolis law firm Fredrikson & Byron after graduation.
Winnie Uluocha ('19) Inspires Giving to Iowa Law
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Know how important visits are in the decision making process, Winnie Uluocha created a fund to help support underrepresented students visit our campus. In addition to her giving, Uluocha has made significant contributions toward furthering the university’s human rights policy through her work at the Colleges of Law and Public Health, service on diversity committees at both colleges, and a leadership role in the Black Law Students Association.
Susan Bolton, Senior U.S. District Judge and law alumna, reflects on 28 years behind the bench
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Recent Updates
Tyler Coe (14JD) is a finalist for Inspiring Advocate for Women presented b the Girl Scouts of Iowa
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Nabilah Irshad (11JD) to co-chair the 2022 TechGC Spac & Direct Listings Virtual Conference
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Tyler Coe (14JD) recently joins Dentons Davis Brown as Litigation shareholder
Friday, January 14, 2022
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