Drake Law School is hosting the 2016 Real Estate Transactions CLE on Friday, March 4 at the Neal and Bea Smith Law Center as part of Drake University's Continuing Legal Education programs.
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Professor Strassberg to lecture on polygamy and the U.S. Constitution
Maura Strassberg, professor of law at Drake Law School, will present "Scrutinizing Polygamy after Hobby Lobby and Obergefell" as part of the Drake Constitutional Law Center's Distinguished Lecture Series on Feb. 4.
Former chief judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to visit Drake
Randall R. Rader, former chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, will be a Distinguished Visitor at Drake Law School Feb. 22-23. In addition, Rader will present a open lecture on standards, patents, and the proper valuation of technology on Feb. 23.
Five Drake Law students ask questions during CNN Democratic Town Hall
On Jan. 25, Drake University hosted a Democratic presidential candidate town hall in Sheslow Auditorium, which was broadcast live on CNN. During the event, five Drake Law School students had the opportunity to ask the candidates questions.
Drake signs partnership agreement with University of Havana in Cuba
Officials at Drake University and the University of Havana have signed a long-term Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement builds upon years of research and collaboration between the two schools, including recent pioneering research by Drake’s Agricultural Law Center in Cuba.
Anderson named dean of Drake Law School
Jerry Anderson, the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law, has been named dean of Drake University Law School, effective July 1, 2016.
Drake selected to host CLEO pre-law summer institute
Drake University Law School has been selected to host the 2016 Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) Pre-law Summer Institute on June 5-July 2, 2016.
Gov. Branstad, LW’74, becomes longest serving governor in U.S. history
Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad, a 1974 graduate of Drake University Law School, broke the record for longest serving governor in United States history on Monday, Dec. 14.
From Germany to Alaska: Alumnus uses Drake Law degree across the globe
Nathan MacPherson, LW’06, is proof that a degree from Drake University Law School can take you anywhere. He heads the Anchorage, Alaska, office of The MacPherson Group, P.C., he is licensed in California and a solicitor of the senior courts of England and Wales, and he represents clients all over the world.
Professor Keith Miller provides expertise in gaming law
Drake Law School professor Keith Miller teaches gaming law, a three-credit course that covers what constitutes gambling, the social harms of gambling, licensing and regulation, contracts, tribal gaming, state lotteries, sports betting, poker, and more.