ISBA member Emily Gould Chafa examines the founding contract of the U.S. and why it is still important and relevant today.

Attorneys and legal professionals across Iowa joined colleagues nationwide on May 1 for the National Law Day of Action, a coordinated effort recognizing the importance of the Constitution, the courts, and the rule of law.

YLD President Manuel Cornell reflects on his term and looks forward to staying engaged with the YLD and the broader Iowa legal community in the years ahead.

Incoming YLD President Aaron Jones looks forward to an assessment of YLD initiatives to connect Iowa's youth with the legal profession and building institutional knowledge. 

Des Moines welcomed nearly 500 student competitors and approximately 1,500 total attendees between May 6-9 as the 2026 National High School Mock Trial Championship returned to Iowa, the birthplace of the national tournament.

The ISBA legislative counsel team provides a summary of the 2026 ISBA Affirmative Legislative Program.

See who has been hired recently at an Iowa law firm.

The ISBA honors those in the legal community who have passed on.

Special thanks to The Iowa State Bar Foundation, the Lawyers Trust Account Commission IOLTA Program, and Prairie Meadows for their grant awards supporting the 2025–2026 Iowa Mock Trial Program.

When Stephanie Hinz is sworn in as the 140th president of the ISBA on June 24, she will bring to the role a leadership philosophy rooted in connection, communication, service, and community.