Outside of Boyd Law Building at Iowa Law

Outside of the Boyd Law Building at Iowa Law

Alumni Events

Annual Events

Upcoming Events

Alumni Reunions

Each fall, Iowa Law alumni gather in Iowa City to reconnect and celebrate. There are opportunities to visit classrooms, talk to our faculty, and tour our facilities and always a chance to tailgate and take in some Hawkeye football. Whether you're five years out or 65 years, we hope you'll come back to visit.

Back to Iowa

Back to Iowa (BTI) began as an effort between African American alumni, BLSA and the College of Law to provide real-life information to Iowa Law students about the practice of law and the legal job market.

Continuing Legal Education

Iowa Law provides a number continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities for alumni and friends. CLE programming takes place in both the fall and spring semesters.

Annual Alumni Awards

Iowa Law hosts 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. Awards are presented annually in four different categories: Emerging Leader, Alumni Achievement, Alumni Service and the Iowa Law Review Alumni Achievement award.

Pregame Cookouts

Pregame cookouts are hosted each fall at the Boyd Law Building, thanks to our generous sponsors. Join us two hours prior to kick-off to meet up with alumni, faculty, and staff. We'll have the usual fare including cheesy potatoes! If you are interested in learning more about sponsoring a cookout, contact us.

Van Jones, American News Commentator and Author, speaking at the Levitt Lecture in 2019

Levitt Lecture Series

Levitt Lectures provide an annual opportunity for the College of Law to bring distinguished speakers from across the United States and around the globe to present major lectures of interest, not only to the legal community, but also to leaders in all walks of life in the state and region.

5th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory

Saturday, July 12, 2025 9:00am to 11:00am

Ashton Cross Country Course

What types of plants, animals, and fungal life might you find at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory? Let's find out! Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 5th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History...

College of Law Alumni Reception - New York

Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm

The Capital Grille

College of Law Alumni Reception - New YorkDate: Thursday, July 17, 2025Time of Event: 6:00-8:00 p.m.Remarks at 6:30 p.m.Location:The Capital Grille-8038 Rockefeller CenterThe Mezzanine Room120 W. 51st St.New York, NY 10020REGISTER TODAYMembers of the Iowa Law School Foundation board and Todd Pettys, dean of the UI College of Law, will share updates about Iowa Law and discuss how to support the college through the UI’s Together Hawkeyes campaign.Food and beverages will be provided.RSVP by...

Des Moines Alumni Social Event

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Des Moines Alumni Social EventCelebrate summer with Iowa Law! Connect with fellow alumni, students, and Iowa Law School Foundation board members at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom. Drinks and appetizers provided.Date:Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025Time of Event:5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Location:Big Grove Brewery & Taproom555 17th St.Des Moines, IA 50309RSVP by Monday, July 28th.We hope to see you in Des Moines!REGISTER TODAY

Business Law CLE

Friday, September 12, 2025 (all day)

Boyd Law Building

The annual ISBA and University of Iowa College of Law Business Law Seminar will be held on Friday, September 12. In-person attendance will be possible at the Boyd Law Building in Iowa City or the ISBA Building in Des Moines. A live webinar option is also available. The CLE program has been approved for 6 state CLE which includes 1 ethics and 1 wellness hour. Faculty and Staff can register at no cost at iowabar.org.

Pregame Cookout at the Boyd Law Building Courtyard

Saturday, September 13, 2025 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Boyd Law Building

All College of Law students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to gather two hours before kickoff to enjoy food, fun, and Hawkeye spirit. Come connect with the College of Law community and cheer on the Hawkeyes together!The cookout will begin 2-hours before kickoff from 4:30-6:30pm.

Iowa Law vs. Drake Cady Cup Golf Tournament

Monday, September 22, 2025 8:30am to 5:30pm

Atlantic Golf & Country Club

The annual Cady Cup Tournament is an event for alumni, faculty, staff, and students of the University of Iowa College of Law and Drake Law School. All are invited to participate—regardless of skill level—to show support for their law school and raise funds for Iowa Legal Aid. The Cady Cup, formerly known as the Dean's Cup, was renamed in 2019 in honor of the late Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady, LW'78.The event includes two formats: match play and best shot. A lawyer who is not a...

Reunion Weekend Lunch at Boyd Law Building

Friday, September 26, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Boyd Law Building

Food will be available for all College of Law faculty, staff, students, and alumni in the main lobby of Boyd Law Building. There is no formal program for this event, alumni are invited to grab a plate and join.

Law and Legacy: A Reception with the Next Generation of Lawyers

Friday, September 26, 2025 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Courtyard Iowa City University Heights

This unique twist on a networking reception will convene Iowa Law students, alumni, and legal practitioners from the region to kick-off Homecoming Weekend in Iowa City. Join us for engaging sessions with students, as they share their aspirations and build valuable relationships with those already working across the legal spectrum.This event is free but registration is required: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0oLyBbMQENHyMdgThis year’s event also marks a special milestone—the 25th...

Pregame Cookout at the Boyd Law Building Courtyard

Saturday, September 27, 2025 (all day)

Boyd Law Building

All College of Law students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to gather two hours before kickoff to enjoy food, fun, and Hawkeye spirit. Come connect with the College of Law community and cheer on the Hawkeyes together!Please note: UI Athletics has not yet announced game times. Be sure to check back for updated timing information as it becomes available.

Iowa Law Alumni Awards 2025

Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm

Hancher Auditorium

Please save the date to join us in honoring the 2025 Iowa Law Alumni Award winners at Hancher. Award presentation & brunch will be served in the Stanley Cafe. Registration link coming soon!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. Awards are presented annually in four different categories:Emerging Leader Award – granted to alumni of the College of Law for early...