Peter Coniglio, LW’78, recently completed a detail as an associate counsel to President Donald J. Trump, during which time he helped review candidates for federal government posts and prepared them for nomination hearings before they were considered for U.S. Senate approval.
Category: Law School News
Drake to host ‘A Celebration of Congressman Neal Smith’ on Sept. 21
Drake Law School will honor former U.S. Congressman Neal Smith, LW'50, on Sept. 21. The event will feature selections from a videotaped interview in which Smith reveals details of his nearly four decades in public service.
Drake Agricultural Law Center to host conference on soil health and water quality
The Drake Agricultural Law Center is hosting a state-wide conference to help landowners learn how to protect their land, care for their soil and water, and develop the value of their farmland.
Recent graduate Jenna Bishop shares the secret to her success as a Drake Law student
Jenna Bishop recently was named the graduating Drake Law student who shows the greatest promise of success in leadership in the Iowa Bar. Her secret to success? Getting involved and making the most of her time at Drake Law.
Erin Lain receives 2017 Gertrude Rush Award
Erin Lain, associate provost for campus equity and inclusion, received the 2017 Gertrude Rush Award from the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys (IOWA) and the Iowa Chapter of the National Bar Association.
Former Drake Legal Clinic director to lead Iowa Department of Human Services
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds today appointed Drake University Law School Professor Jerry Foxhoven as director of the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS).
Recent graduate Cedric Adams leaves his mark on Drake Law School
When Cedric Adams graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2005, law school was not part of his immediate plan.
Gov. Terry Branstad, LW’74, confirmed as U.S. ambassador to China
Drake Law School alumnus Terry Branstad, LW’74, the longest-serving governor in our nation’s history, has officially been confirmed as United States Ambassador to China.
Drake Law School celebrates Spring 2017 Commencement
Drake University Law School held its Spring 2017 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 12, in the Knapp Center.
Drake signs agreement with three HBCUs for law, pharmacy enrollment
Graduates of three Historically Black Colleges and Universities will be guaranteed scholarships upon admission to Drake's law and pharmacy programs as part of an ongoing effort to increase diversity among Drake’s student body.