Articles from 2025

Professor Gregory Shill was elected Chair of the Association of American Law Schools Section on State and Local Government Law.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Section on State and Local Government Law promotes the communication of ideas, interests, and activities among members of the section and makes recommendations to the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) on matters concerning state and local government law.

Professor Charles Williams' article, "A Call for Canceling Compassionate Release and Restoring Federal Probation" was accepted for publication by Washington & Lee Law Review.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Compassionate release is the process by which those incarcerated may seek early release, whether to community supervision or to their communities, due to extraordinary or compelling circumstances.
Criminal Justice Trailblazers

Criminal Justice Trailblazers

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Three members of the Iowa Law community are driving change in the national parole and probation systems

Congratulations to Professor Dave Bright for being accepted to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster!

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Fulbright Specialist Roster members can be matched with projects from host institutions in 150+ countries.
Journey to Federal Bench

Journey to the Federal Bench

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Many distinguished Iowa Law alumni preside over federal courtrooms across the country. While each one followed a unique career path to get there, they have one thing in common: gratitude for their legal education.