Legal Grounds on March 10 is a free morning meetup for Iowa attorneys to connect over coffee before the workday begins.

To assist attorneys with the reporting of their 2025 CLE credits due on March 10, the ISBA has created an event list that includes CLE titles, state, ethics, and juvenile credit and activity numbers for each program offered by the ISBA in 2025. 

Iowa lawyers are invited to step into the courtroom once again; this time to help inspire the next generation of advocates.

Beginning in July 2027, aspiring Iowa attorneys will begin taking a new Iowa bar examination.

Senate Resolution 109 recognizes the 200th anniversary of Alexander Clark’s birth and honors his enduring legacy as a civil rights pioneer, legal trailblazer, and champion of equality in Iowa.

The Iowa State Bar Association’s new ISBA2Go mobile app makes it easier for members to access news, events, and resources anytime, anywhere.

Tyler Coe lost his beloved dog Lyla on Jan. 12 due to health complications. Her loss is deeply personal, but her impact reached far beyond Tyler’s home. Through his storytelling, advocacy for balance, and willingness to show vulnerability in a demanding profession, Tyler made Lyla a quiet but meaningful figure within ISBA’s culture, a reminder that wellness, connection, and joy matter just as much as professional excellence.

To Go Free – A Treasury of Iowa’s Legal Heritage by Richard, Lord Acton and Patricia Nassif Acton, was published in 1995, so 2025 was the 30th anniversary of its release date.

ISBA President Kathy Law dives into the benefits of mentorship for both the mentor and mentee. 

The Iowa Lawyer is pleased to introduce the Rural Attorney Showcase. This recurring feature will shine a spotlight on the Iowa lawyers making rural practice sustainable.