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2015 was a remarkable year for Drake Law School as we celebrated our 150th anniversary, introduced new programs, and took pride in the many accomplishments of our alumni, faculty, and students. Below is a roundup of some of the most memorable stories from 2015.
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Drake Law celebrates sesquicentennial
2015 marked Drake Law's 150th anniversary. To celebrate, the Law School hosted several events throughout the year and recognized those who have helped shape Drake Law into who we are today.
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IP Law program ranked in top 25
For the seventh year in a row, U.S. News and World Report placed Drake's Intellectual Property Law program in the top 25 in the nation for overall quality.
Stamatelos named Alumna of the Year
Drake Law named Kimberly Stamatelos, LW'81, as 2015 Alumna of the Year. Stamatelos was honored at the Supreme Court Banquet and 150th Anniversary Kickoff on March 28.
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Drake 3L wins case in Iowa Supreme Court
In early April, Drake Law student Austin Mouw argued and won the case State v. Young in the Iowa Supreme Court as part of his internship with the State Appellate Defender's Office.
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Drake Law offers new M.J. in Health Law
Drake Law announced in May it would begin offering a new M.J. for healthcare professionals. The program is led by Denise Hill, an experienced medical school professor and health law attorney.
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Professor authors textbook
Carolina Academic Press published Professor Mark Kende’s book, Comparative Constitutional Law: South African Cases and Materials in a Global Context.
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Drake 3L appears on Dateline NBC
Mallory Weiser, a third-year Drake Law student, assisted prosecutors in a first-degree murder case that was spotlighted in the Sept. 11 episode of Dateline NBC.
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Drake Law hosts debate spin room
On Nov. 14, Drake hosted a Democratic presidential debate on campus. Drake Law School was the site of the media “spin room,” where major news outlets broadcast live during the event.
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From all of us here at Drake Law School, we wish you a happy and healthy New Year!
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