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Faculty in the News

Iowa Law welcomes Professor Andrew Jordan this fall

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The University Iowa College of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Andrew Jordan will be joining the Iowa Law faculty as an associate professor starting this fall. Professor Jordan’s research focuses on issues in legal and moral philosophy, constitutional theory, and contract law.

Chris Odinet elected as a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL)

Monday, April 4, 2022

Professor Lea VanderVelde named Research Scholar of the Year

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Lea VanderVelde, professor of law and the Josephine R. Witte Chair, was named a 2022 Scholar of the Year by the Office of the Vice President for Research at the University of Iowa. The award celebrates nationally recognized achievement in outstanding research and scholarly/creative activities by faculty.

Professor Lea VanderVelde named Research Scholar of the Year

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Lea VanderVelde, professor of law and the Josephine R. Witte Chair, was named a 2022 Scholar of the Year by the Office of the Vice President for Research at the University of Iowa. The award celebrates nationally recognized achievement in outstanding research and scholarly/creative activities by faculty.

Professor Joseph Yockey continues the rich legacy of David H. Vernon

Thursday, March 24, 2022
Joseph Yockey was one of seven professors named to endowed positions including chairs, professorships, and fellows last fall. This spring we held his investiture ceremony to celebrate his new position as the David H. Vernon Professor of Law and honor the legacy of David H. Vernon.

Professor Joseph Yockey continues the rich legacy of David H. Vernon

Thursday, March 24, 2022
Joseph Yockey was one of seven professors named to endowed positions including chairs, professorships, and fellows last fall. This spring we held his investiture ceremony to celebrate his new position as the David H. Vernon Professor of Law and honor the legacy of David H. Vernon.

Visiting Scholars

Providing Resources for Scholars

We welcome many foreign and domestic scholars every year to interchange with our faculty and use our facilities to conduct research. If you are a serious scholar, please consider coming to Iowa to be part of our intellectual community.

Faculty Fellowship

Promoting Early Career Scholars

The Iowa Law Faculty Fellowship is designed to provide research opportunities, faculty mentoring, and career development for promising legal scholars and teachers.

Iowa Legal Studies Workshop

Scholarship Engagement

The purpose of the Iowa Legal Studies Workshop is to give authors at the University of Iowa College of Law an opportunity to receive constructive, critical analyses of their written work.