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eLaw - Fall 2015
Drake Law News
Don’t miss Drake Law’s 150th Anniversary Block Party
Join us in celebrating 150 years of Drake Law at a block party from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2, Cartwright Hall. The event will feature Des Moines food trucks, live music by Drake Law alumni, and more. Admission is free and includes one beverage ticket for wine, beer or soft drinks, as well as tickets to sample food truck fare. RSVP now.
Professor Yee receives Principal Financial Group Global Citizenship Award
Professor Ellen Yee was honored with the inaugural Principal Financial Group Global Citizenship Award during the Fall 2015 Convocation on Aug. 28. The annual award recognizes one Drake faculty or staff member who has made outstanding contributions to global engagement and internationalization of Drake's campus and curriculum.
Gov. Branstad visits 1L students during orientation
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, LW’74, visited Drake Law School on Aug. 20 to speak to first-year J.D. students during new student orientation.
“The great thing about a law degree is there are a lot of opportunities,” Branstad told the group. “The critical thinking skills and communication skills that you get in law school will open a lot of doors for you.”
Drake Law introduces part-time/evening J.D. and M.J. programs
Beginning this fall semester, Drake Law School is offering evening courses for J.D. and M.J. programs. The addition of evening courses, which are available during the fall, spring, and summer terms, will allow greater flexibility for individuals who wish to pursue a law degree while continuing to work or juggling multiple priorities.
Drake Law kicks off new M.J. in Health Law
This fall, Drake Law School welcomed its inaugural class of the new M.J. in Health Law. The 28-credit program is designed to expand health care professionals’ understanding of health law and advance their career opportunities. Professor Denise Hill is serving as director of the Health Law Program.
Drake Law alumna inducted into Iowa Women's Hall of Fame
Marsha Ternus, LW'77, was inducted into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame on Aug. 22 for her impact on the status of women in Iowa. Ternus served on the Iowa Supreme Court for 17 years and became the first woman to hold the title of Chief Justice when she was selected for the position in 2006.
Read more news at Drake Law’s News & Events webpage.
Features
Drake 3L assists with first-degree murder case, appears on Dateline NBC
When Mallory Weiser began her internship with the Polk County Attorney’s Office, she had no idea she would end up on national television. The third-year Drake Law student assisted prosecutors in a first-degree murder case and sat at the counsel table during the trial, which was recently spotlighted on Dateline NBC.
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Professor Pattison advocates for children's rights
Brent Pattison became inspired to be a lawyer for children while working at a homeless youth shelter in college. Now the director of the Joan and Lyle Middleton Center for Children's Rights and associate clinical professor at Drake Law School, Pattison advocates for children and teaches students interested in juvenile law.
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Drake Law alumna returns to her roots as part of Hy-Vee's legal team
Shannon Woods’ first job was at Hy-Vee. She grew up in Chariton, Iowa, which was home to one of Hy-Vee’s first corporate offices in the 1940s, and she worked for Hy-Vee all through college. So it made sense for Woods, LW'03, to return to Hy-Vee, Inc. as assistant general counsel and assistant secretary last year.
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Alumni Achievements
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad appointed David M. Porter, LW'04, as District Court Judge in the 5C Judicial District.
Sean Raisch, LW'15, Rebecca Duffy, LW'11, and Allison Wallace, LW'05, joined Davis Brown Law Firm.
Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, LW'07, was recognized by Continental Who's Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of healthcare.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton appointed Carmaine Sturino, LW'01, as a judge in Minnesota's 3rd Judicial District.
Ted Stopulos, LW'10, was named chief legislative lobbyist for Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad.
Michael S. Siddall, LW’74, was selected to the 2015 Nation’s Top One Percent of Attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC).
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad appointed Michael Bousselot, LW’09, as his chief of staff.
Melissa Grant, LW'11, joined Goosmann Law Firm in Sioux City, Iowa.
Jack Whitver, LW'12, was named chair of the Iowa campaign for Marco Rubio as the Florida Senator seeks the Republican nomination for presidency.
See more on Drake Law's Alumni Notes webpage. Send your achievements to law-alumni@drake.edu.
Upcoming Events
Sept. 25, 2015
Free Drake Law 150th Anniversary CLE: “Planning and Drafting LLC Operating Agreements: Critical Issues”
Noon-1 p.m. (Online)
Oct. 2, 2015
Drake Law 150th Anniversary Block Party
5-7 p.m., Cartwright Hall
Oct. 14, 2015
The League of Women Voters: "Amending the U.S. Constitution: Modernization or Foolhardiness"
7-8 p.m., Cartwright Hall, Room 201
Oct. 15, 2015
Judge James Grant Iowa Constitution Lecture featuring Iowa Supreme Court Justice Edward Mansfield
3-4 p.m., Cartwright Hall, Room 213
Oct. 26, 2015
Free Drake Law 150th Anniversary CLE: “Search and Seizure in the Electronic Revolution Era”
Noon-1 p.m. (Online)
Oct. 27, 2015
Loan Forgiveness Workshop
1-2 p.m., Cartwright Hall, Room 207
Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture featuring Peter Neufeld of The Innocence Project
7 p.m., Knapp Center
Nov. 11-12, 2015
InterNational Academy of Dispute Resolution & Iowa Bar Association ADR Section’s 7th Annual World Congress
Cartwright Hall
Nov. 19-20, 2015
SOIL Conference: Sustaining Our Iowa Land Legacy
Olmsted Center
Nov. 20, 2015
Free Drake Law 150th Anniversary CLE: "Starting Strong: Ethical Issues at the Onset of Representation"
Noon-1 p.m. (Online)
Dec. 2, 2015
December Graduate Celebration
Cartwright Hall
Find more events on Drake Law’s online calendar.
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