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A group photo of all those in attendance at Back to Iowa in Chicago.

Back to Iowa: Connecting Black alumni and students for real talk about the legal profession

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Tiffany Ferguson (06JD) organized the first Back to Iowa in 1996 and has watched it grow into a Hawkeye institution—an annual gathering that blends educational seminars, professional networking, and happy reunions of old friends.
Patrick Reinert Headshot

Celebrating the decorated career of Major General Patrick Reinert (86JD)

Friday, November 10, 2023
For more than 30 years, Reinert served as a prosecutor, trial judge, and commander in the Army JAG Corps, rising to the rank of two-star general; he retired in 2018. And he’s been an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa since 1990, still serving today as senior litigation counsel and prosecutor.
Alumni Award recipients 2023 with Dean Washburn at Hancher Auditorium.

Celebrating the 2023 Law Alumni Awards recipients

Thursday, October 26, 2023
The College of Law’s alumni awards program recognizes alumni who have made significant achievements in their careers and in their service to the College of Law. The program features four award categories: Emerging Leader, Iowa Law Review Distinguished Alumni, Alumni Service, and Alumni Achievement.
ILSF 2023 Members

Iowa Law School Foundation elects three new board members

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Iowa Law School Foundation (ILSF) is proud to announce the election of three new alumni board members: Mark Steffensen (92JD), Lonnie Johnson (91JD), and David Sindt Day (77JD).
Students

Inspiring the next generation of Iowa lawyers

Friday, March 3, 2023
Iowa Law alum Tim Semelroth (97JD) has always had a passion for mock trial. As a coach, Tim has helped students examine legal processes and current legal issues as well as develop important critical-thinking, fundamental research, preparation, and presentation skills.
2022 Alumni Award recipients pictured with Dean Washburn at Hancher Auditorium.

Celebrating the 2022 Law Alumni Awards recipients

Thursday, November 17, 2022
Iowa Law launched the alumni awards program to recognize alumni who have made significant achievements in their careers and in their service to the College of Law. This year's recipients are...
Bryan Porter (20JD) featured next to his book cover

Author and attorney, Bryan Porter (20JD), shares his love of writing

Thursday, February 17, 2022
Iowa Law alum Bryan Porter (20JD) shares his love of writing and his childhood dream to become a lawyer. Bryan published his first book in 2020 and is currently an attorney at the Rock Island County State's Attorney's Office.
Crystal Pound (16JD) back at Iowa Law teaching Justice 101

New Justice 101 course teaches Fourth Amendment Rights at Iowa Law

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
This January, Iowa Law alums Crystal Pound (16JD) and Alexander Lodge (16JD) launched their Justice 101 course at Iowa Law.
Sunset at the Boyd Law Building

Iowa Law School Foundation welcomes four new members

Thursday, February 10, 2022
In December, the Iowa Law School Foundation (ILSF) elected four new members. The group looks forward to working with Winnie Uluocha, Renee Dotson, Andy Andersen, and Bill Smith.
Career Advisor Melissa Norman meets with a student in the Ladd Conference Room.

From Partner for a Day to making partner at the firm

Thursday, December 16, 2021
The Partner for a Day program helps law students connect with practicing attorneys in the field. Eric Fischer (16JD) participated in the Partner for a Day program during his 1L year at Iowa Law. He was hired by his "partner" firm and effective January 1, 2022 he will assume shareholder status at that same firm.
2021 Alumni Awards Recipients group photo

Celebrating the 2021 Alumni Award recipients

Friday, December 10, 2021
Iowa Law launched the alumni awards program to recognize law alumni who have made significant achievements in their careers and in their service to the College of Law. The program features four award categories: Emerging Leader, the Iowa Law Review Alumni Achievement, Alumni Service, and Alumni Achievement. Learn more about this year's award recipients.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Karla Olivas story

Early life experiences led to public interest advocacy for alum Karla Olivas

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
For alum Karla Olivas, her true desire to work as an immigration advocate sparked in 2018 when the Department of Justice and Homeland Security were required to reverse their family separation policy.
Phyllis Propp Fowle (33JD) honored on Veteran's Day

Phyllis Propp Fowle paved the way for women lawyers to serve their country

Thursday, November 11, 2021
On this Veteran’s Day, Iowa Law is proud to share the story of alumna Phyllis Propp Fowle (33JD). Phyllis was accustomed to being a woman of firsts, paving the way for women lawyers to serve their country.

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Patrick Reinert Headshot

Celebrating the decorated career of Major General Patrick Reinert (86JD)

Friday, November 10, 2023
For more than 30 years, Reinert served as a prosecutor, trial judge, and commander in the Army JAG Corps, rising to the rank of two-star general; he retired in 2018. And he’s been an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa since 1990, still serving today as senior litigation counsel and prosecutor.
Alumni Award recipients 2023 with Dean Washburn at Hancher Auditorium.

Celebrating the 2023 Law Alumni Awards recipients

Thursday, October 26, 2023
The College of Law’s alumni awards program recognizes alumni who have made significant achievements in their careers and in their service to the College of Law. The program features four award categories: Emerging Leader, Iowa Law Review Distinguished Alumni, Alumni Service, and Alumni Achievement.

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