About the Law & Philosophy at Iowa initiative

Law & Philosophy at Iowa aspires to become a Midwestern hub and University of Iowa resource for research, education, and engagement into all aspects of legal theory. While based in the College of Law, our members come from a wide range of departments at the University of Iowa.

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Upcoming events

Iowa Law Review Symposium 2026 - Philosophy at Trial

Thursday, September 17, 2026 (all day)
Boyd Law Building

Law and Philosophy at Iowa and the Iowa Law Review are delighted to open registration for "Philosophy at Trial," a symposium focusing on philosophical issues in recent Supreme Court jurisprudence. The symposium will take place September 17, with topical panels and a keynote address by Lawrence Solum (Texas A&M and Legal Theory Blog). A list of panelists and moderators appears below this email.

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Events and programming

Law & Philosophy at Iowa hosts a range of regular programming for the University of Iowa, Iowa City, and beyond. 

Levitt Lecture

Speaker Series

Several times a year, we invite leading legal theorists to present current work. These events are open to students, UI employees, and the broader community—please join us!

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Legal Theory Reading Group (LTRG)

Join us off-campus each month to discuss a recent work of legal theory. Our lively, informal discussions are open to all faculty and graduate students in law and philosophy. To learn more about these events, email Andrew Jordan.

Professor Mihailis Diamantis lectures to law students in a large classroom.

Community Constitutional Law Explainers

Dean Todd Pettys and law school faculty provide context and insight into recent Supreme Court cases. These events are open to all community members. To learn about upcoming events, sign up for updates.

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Philosophy at Trial

Philosophy at Trial is a biennial symposium that brings together scholars to discuss philosophical issues in recent Supreme Court cases. Iowa Law Review is proud to present the 2026 symposium on Sept. 17 covering philosophical issues at the heart of recent Supreme Court jurisprudence.

Directors

Headshot of Mihailis Diamantis from 2022 in a gray suit and flowered tie with several framed diplomas in the background.

Mihailis Diamantis

Ben V. Willie Professor in Excellence
Professor
mihailis-diamantis@uiowa.edu
319-335-9105
Mihailis Diamantis’ legal research focuses on corporate crime, law and technology, criminal justice, and legal theory. Much of his recent work is concerned with how emerging technologies and familiar concepts like mens rea shape corporate incentives.
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Andrew Jordan

Associate Professor
andrew-jordan@uiowa.edu
319-335-9034
Professor Andrew Jordan’s research focuses on issues in constitutional theory and legal philosophy with an emphasis on normative issues in constitutional adjudication.
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Stephanie Patridge

Visiting Professor
Philosopher in Residence
stephanie-patridge@uiowa.edu
Stephanie Patridge teaches courses on ethics and human rights. Her research focuses on ethics, aesthetics, and social philosophy.

Affiliated faculty

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Jovana Davidovic

Associate Professor
jovana-davidovic@uiowa.edu
319-335-0031
Jovana Davidovic is an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy.
Ali Hasan

Ali Hasan

Affiliated Faculty
ali-hasan@uiowa.edu
319-335-1836
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James Toomey

Associate Professor
james-toomey@uiowa.edu
319-335-2087
James Toomey—an expert in bioethics, private law, law and philosophy, health law, and elder law—joined the faculty in 2024.

Funding

Law & Philosophy at Iowa is generously funded by a University of Iowa Mid-Career Award, the College of Law, the University of Iowa Arts and Humanities Initiative and the Department of Philosophy.