Experience the evolution of business law at the 2026 ISBA Business Law Seminar on Sept. 18. Engage in dynamic discussions with experts, exploring evolving trends, regulations, and strategic insights either at the Boyd Law Building in Iowa City, the ISBA Building in Des Moines, or via the live webinar option. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your expertise and expand your network.
8:15 - 8:30 a.m.
Welcome
Rod Kubat, Chair, ISBA Business Law Section
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Inside the NVCA Model Documents: A Practical Guide to Negotiating Venture Financings
Eric Tubbs, Nyemaster Goode, P.C.
Nicholas Bushelle, Dentons Davis Brown
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Innovate Safely: Securing Early-Stage IP and Navigating AI Pitfalls
Zachary Pratt, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
The Mechanics of Entity Transformation: Statutory Conversions and Domestications
Laura Schmitt, Crary Huff Law Firm
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (provided with in-person registration)
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Using AI Effectively: Strategies and Updates for Lawyers
Amy Koopmann, Assistant Director for Scholarly Communications & Innovation, Iowa Law Library, and Adjunct Instructor, University of Iowa College of Law
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Substance Use Disorders: Assessment and Treatment (1.0 Wellness Hour)
Joseph Quinn, Executive Director, Iowa Lawyers Assistance Program
Sandra Suarez, Suarez Law, LLC
3:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Current Issues in Business Law Ethics (1.0 Ethics Hour)
Professor Andrew Crouse, University of Iowa College of Law
PROGRAM MODERATORS
Bill Boyd, Iowa City
Rod Kubat, Des Moines
CLE CREDIT (pending)
6 state CLE hours which includes 1 ethics and 1 wellness hour
REGISTRATION FEES
The fees below represent the standard registration rates. After Sept. 11, a $50 late fee will be added (law students and ISBA CLE season pass holders are excluded).ISBA Members and Non-ISBA
Members - $200 ($250 after Sept. 11)
Law Students - Free
ISBA CLE Season Pass Holders - Free