Lawyers & Leaders (L&L) programs complement the traditional legal curriculum and are open to all Iowa Law students. Attendance at one L&L event each semester is one requirement for membership in the Pro Bono Society for that semester.
Common Ground: Applications of Eminent Domain
Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
166 IMU
Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) and Faculty Senate host a monthly cross-disciplinary panel series bringing students and faculty together to explore timely topics. February’s discussion focuses on eminent domain, featuring perspectives from Engineering, Law, and Planning & Public Affairs.
Practice Panel: U.S. Immigration Law
Thursday, March 12 | 12:40 p.m.
BLB, Room 225
Join PILS, NLG, ILS, EJF, and WOCC for a special panel discussion on U.S. Immigration Law and the rapidly evolving challenges facing immigration attorneys today. This event will bring together practitioners working on the front lines of immigration advocacy to discuss what they are currently navigating in practice.
Rural Access to Services and Resources
Friday, March 27 | 1:45 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, Room A
This panel of the Obermann Center’s Cultivating Rurality symposium looks at the challenges of providing rural access to a range of day-to-day services and resources in Iowa, from medical care to information. Panelists will also explore the role of research and research universities in increasing access.
Thrift Style
April 6 – May 1
Old Capitol Museum, Hanson Humanities Gallery
Thrift Style celebrates the creative ingenuity of past generations by showcasing how everyday feed sacks were transformed into clothing, quilts, and household objects during the Great Depression and World War II, inviting us to rethink sustainability and resourcefulness today. You may visit any time during museum open hours (Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays 1–5 p.m.) between April 6 and May 1.
Ryne Weiss
Tuesday, April 7 | 5:30 p.m.
Old Capitol Museum, Senate Chamber
Ryne Weiss is the Director of Research at FIRE, where he supports research on free speech, academic freedom, and the intersection of technology and freedom of expression. He writes and speaks regularly on these topics in a variety of fora and publications.
First Round Event: Professor Daniel Matheson
Wednesday, April 15 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
ReUnion Brewery, 113 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
This monthly gathering gives locals the opportunity to meet new people, socialize, and learn about the latest happenings in the arts, business, and culture sectors of our community. Professor Matheson will be discussing NIL in Iowa and College athletics.
Additional opportunities may be added throughout the semester. Email the Citizen Lawyer Program with questions.
Updated March 23, 2026