The execution of the 2026 National High School Mock Trial Championship, held in Des Moines in May relied nearly exclusively on volunteers both leading up to and during the tournament.

The ISBA and its YLD will host Bar Night at the Ballpark on Thursday, June 4, at Principal Park in Des Moines, bringing members together for an evening of baseball, networking, and summer fun as the Iowa Cubs take on the Toledo Mud Hens.

The 2026 Reaching Across the Bar event returns Friday, May 29, as an opportunity for new and experienced legal professionals to connect in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

The 2026 ISBA Annual Meeting returns to the Prairie Meadows Events & Conference Center on June 22–25, bringing attorneys from across Iowa together for four days of timely CLE, practical takeaways, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from every corner of the profession.

It's that time of the year when ISBA members are asked to vote for bar association officers and an ABA delegate for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Recent attorney disciplinary updates and ethics guidance from Iowa’s Office of Professional Regulation highlight the importance of client communication, confidentiality, conflict management, and candor before tribunals.

Whether you're a newly admitted attorney seeking guidance or a seasoned lawyer ready to give back, the ISBA Build the Bar Mentorship Program offers a meaningful opportunity to grow, learn, and lead. 

Attorneys in southeast Iowa have an opportunity to pursue judicial service through a newly created District Associate Judge position serving Poweshiek and Wapello counties.

The Iowa State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting will feature a new Rural Practice Symposium exploring how attorneys can strengthen small communities while building meaningful legal careers across rural Iowa.

The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will help commemorate the legacy of pioneering attorney Arabella Mansfield during a public celebration on May 23 in Mount Pleasant.