The 139th President of the ISBA, Kathy Law, authors her final President's Letter, capturing the momentum of her presidential focus on supporting rural practice in Iowa.

President Kathy Law's April President's Letter highlights the urgent need to address Iowa’s aging attorney population by actively inspiring and engaging students through outreach, mentorship, and real-world exposure to the legal profession.

The ISBA Young Lawyers Division has created a new Law School Liaison role and appointed Cortni Bowman of Sioux City as its first liaison to the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law.

President Kathy Law urges Iowa lawyers to support Iowa LawPAC, the ISBA’s bipartisan political action committee, to safeguard judicial independence, ensure fair court processes, and give the legal profession a strong voice in shaping laws that affect justice and the practice of law.

In his final letter, President Melvin O. Shaw reflects on the challenges faced and progress made during his presidential year.

President Melvin O. Shaw highlights the efforts of The Iowa State Bar Association in defending constitutional equality, preserving judicial independence, and reaffirming commitment to inclusion in the legal community.

ISBA President Melvin O. Shaw reflects on the 2024 Annual Meeting and provides an update on his focus for this year, including a call-to-action for ISBA members.

President Ian Russell updates membership on ongoing bar business, recent projects, and encourages Iowa lawyers to join him at the upcoming Bench-Bar Conference in Cedar Rapids.

The ISBA's 137th President, Ian Russell, shares how advances in artificial intelligence will impact the legal profession by utilizing ChatGPT. Listen now

Read ISBA President Ian Russell's October President's Letter. Listen now