The Iowa State Bar Association

The ISBA Board of Governors held their quarterly meeting on Tuesday at the ISBA Building in Des Moines. The BOG welcomed special guests, including Mary Smith, immediate past president of the American Bar Association, and Kevin Washburn, Dean of the University of Iowa College of Law. Discussions focused on addressing the pressing challenges facing the legal profession and the association, with an emphasis on identifying and developing actionable solutions.

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Young Lawyers Division President Mary Rose Shelley provides an update on the division's busy and productive year. https://ow.ly/255R50Ukpie

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With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s the ideal time to invest in your professional development and check off your CLE requirements. The ISBA’s year-end CLE programs offer the legal updates and CLE credit you're looking for! https://ow.ly/Jf7V50Usgi0

The ISBA Board of Governors gathered for their quarterly dinner in downtown Des Moines on Monday evening. ISBA President Melvin O. Shaw and the leadership team welcomed distinguished guests, including ABA Immediate Past President Mary Smith and Chief Justice Susan Christensen, making it a memorable evening of connection and collaboration.

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Whether you’re a new attorney looking for guidance or an experienced lawyer ready to give back, consider joining the ISBA’s Build the Bar mentorship program today. Mentorship may seem simple, but it’s a powerful tool that can make all the difference between thriving in a career and simply getting by. https://ow.ly/qjHz50UoKAX

Nominating petitions are now available for individuals who wish to have their name listed on the ballot to fill State Judicial Nominating Commissioner positions with terms that will begin on July 1, 2025, and expire on June 30, 2031. https://ow.ly/fByC50UoKyZ

Peter Voorhees of Cedar Falls is our Sustaining Member of the week! Thank you, Peter, for your continued support of the ISBA. Want to become a Sustaining Member? Visit https://ow.ly/IPbY50RIYhU to learn more.