Learn how federal judges are grappling with AI, why Rule 11 sanctions are rising, and what every attorney must know to ethically and safely navigate AI-generated filings in today’s federal courts.

Discover why your judges, staff, experts, co-counsel, and even your clients are already using AI, and why Iowa lawyers who don’t adapt now risk ethical missteps, competitive disadvantages, and getting blindsided in the courtroom.

Explore how proposed Rule 707 could upend the admissibility of AI-generated evidence by imposing Daubert-level reliability demands, reshaping litigation strategy, expert practice, and the future of courtroom technology.

Discover how generative AI can amplify—not replace—lawyers, paralegals, and staff by automating routine tasks, freeing legal professionals to focus on strategy, judgment, and client service while strengthening your firm’s human and technological capital.

Matthew A. McGuire outlines practical guidance for law firms to create and maintain AI policies that balance innovation, ethical obligations, client expectations, and ongoing technological change.

ISBA member Taylor Herr emphasizes the rising threat of social engineering cyberattacks on law firms and outlines strategies, including employee training, assessments, and security controls, to protect client data and fulfill ethical obligations.

AI is no longer optional for lawyers: misuse it, and you could face suspension or fines. This article reveals how law schools are racing ahead with AI training while practicing attorneys scramble to keep up, and why mastering verification, documentation, and ethics is now essential to surviving in the legal world.

As president of The Iowa State Bar Association's Iowa Young Lawyers Division, Manuel Cornell highlights the YLD’s efforts to connect with law students and young attorneys, foster inclusion and professional development, and build a supportive, engaged legal community across Iowa.

The Iowa Mock Trial Program, supported by teachers, legal professionals, and volunteers, provides students with hands-on legal experience, develops critical skills, and offers lifelong benefits, while Iowa continues to play a leading role in national competitions.

A decade-long partnership between Drake University Law School and the ISBA Probate Section gives students hands-on experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities in trusts and estates law, while helping cultivate the next generation of Iowa practitioners.

The Iowa State Bar Association has earned a NABE Communications Section Luminary Award for an in-depth profile celebrating a legacy of leadership.

The ISBA staff thanks its members for their dedication and support, celebrates the year’s camaraderie and achievements, and wishes everyone a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year.

ISBA members starting at a new firm are highlighted in the "Member News" column.

This month’s Kudos celebrates Iowa lawyers Henry Hamilton III, Melanie S. Keiper, and Thomas H. Boyd for receiving prestigious national and circuit-level honors recognizing their leadership, service, and contributions to the legal profession.

The ISBA pays tribute to members of the legal community who have passed away in the "In Memoriam" column.

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