Category Archives: Alumni & Exemplary Lawyers in Service

News and information about alumni and other lawyers who are active in public service and volunteering.

UI College of Law Grad Makes a Difference through Pro Bono Work with Spanish-speaking Community

Posted on February 21, 2013 by clp_admin

Attorney Carrie Harrington’s pro bono service while a student at the University of Iowa College of Law has enhanced her career as a private attorney in the Chicago area. Harrington, an Associate at Lavelle Law in Palatine, Illinois, has been … Continue reading →

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Alumni in Action!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by clp_admin

“You might describe Joshua Mandelbaum as a big issues kind of guy,” says Business Record writer Kyle Oppenhuizen. Josh Mandelbaum, Iowa Law 2009 graduate and former ISBA president, is currently a staff attorney for the Environmental Law & Policy Center … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Kyle Wilcox and Kevin C. Papp, two Iowa Law alumni, for making it into Corridor Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40”!

Posted on October 23, 2012 by clp_admin

“Forty Under 40” celebrates forty of the area’s emerging professionals who are less than forty years of age and have selflessly contributed to their community’s well-being. In addition to his work at Simmons Perrine Moyer, a Cedar Rapids law firm, … Continue reading →

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Alumni in Service: Lauren Hansen at the Public Interest Law Project

Posted on October 17, 2012 by clp_admin

Congratulations to Lauren Hansen, former Research Assistant for the Citizen Lawyer Program, on her new job with the Public Interest Law Project (PILP)! Lauren will be working with the Housing and Public Benefit Units as an Attorney Fellow.

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First Lawyers & Leaders Thursday at 12:40 in room 245.

Posted on August 22, 2012 by clp_admin

A Public Servant:  Work and Life in Washington, D.C., Thursday, August 23, 12:40, room 245.  Mark P. Wetjen, J.D., Iowa 1999. Mr. Wetjen will discuss his professional life in private and public sector employment. He was sworn in as a … Continue reading →

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Alum Ryan Koopmans’ Supreme Court Blog Featured on Iowa Public Radio

Posted on August 10, 2012 by clp_admin

Ryan Koopmans, JD Iowa 2007, was interviewed on Iowa Public Radio’s River to River program on August 9.  Ryan, who specializes in appellat and other members of his law firm, Des Moines’ Nyemaster Goode, report on decisions and analyze opinions … Continue reading →

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Law Alumni Reunion Dinner

Posted on June 29, 2012 by clp_admin

Title: Law Alumni Reunion Dinner Location: hotelVetro Description: Reception begins at 5 pm Dinner and Alumni Awards begin at 7 pm Start Time: 05:00 PM Date: 2012-10-19

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An Unrepentant Advocate in the Defense for Women

Posted on April 4, 2012 by clp_admin

On Wednesday, April 4 at 3:30 in Room 235, Nancy Gertner will give a public lecture about her journey as one of the nations first female trial attorneys.  Her path began in the 70′s and 80′s, where she specialized in criminal defense … Continue reading →

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