Students in Drake Law School’s Federal Criminal Law course helped one man secure a commutation by President Barrack Obama, reducing a life sentence to 30 years.
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Rosenbloom named Distinguished Environmental Scholar
Jonathan Rosenbloom, professor of law at Drake Law School, was named a Distinguished Environmental Scholar by Vermont Law School as part of its 2017 Distinguished Summer Scholars program.
Drake Law alumna balances military, law practice
In 2003, Kristina Stanger was sitting in Professor Matthew Doré’s class when she got a phone call—she was being deployed to Iraq. Stanger returned to finish law school; today, she continues to serve while practicing law and raising a family.
Professor Shontavia Johnson has big plans for IP Law Center
Shontavia Johnson has only been director of Drake’s Intellectual Property Law Center for less than six months but is already working to make the center a hub for agriculture, biotechnology, and entrepreneurship.
Drake 3L tries six felony jury trials
Drake Law third-year student Thomas Tolbert has tried six felony jury trials during his internship with the Polk County Attorney’s Office in Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, LW’74, selected as ambassador to China
President-elect Donald J. Trump has selected Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, a 1974 alumnus of Drake University Law School, to serve as ambassador to China.
Drake places second, third at regional ABA Arbitration Competition
Drake’s two teams placed second and third at the regional ABA Law Student Division Arbitration Competition. The team of Manuel Cornell, Jordan Garrison-Nickerson, Nicholas Rauch, and Monika Sehic will advance to the national finals in Chicago.
Drake National Moot Court team wins regional competition
Drake Law School’s team of James Duff, Christopher Kreuder, and Julia Steggerda-Corey placed first at the Region 14 National Moot Court Competition Nov. 17-19.
Drake named top 12 Best Value Private Law School in nation
Drake University Law School has been ranked #12 in the 2016 Best Value Private Law Schools list by preLaw magazine. This marks the fourth year in a row Drake Law School was recognized.
Drake Law alumna, benefactor Bea Smith dies at age 92
Beatrix (Bea) Havens Smith, a 1950 alumna and prominent benefactor of Drake University Law School, passed away on Oct. 31.