Drake Law’s very own Preston Nicholson, associate director for admission and financial aid, was recently honored by his alma matter, Oklahoma State University (OSU), as one of their Spears School of Business 100 for 100 as they celebrate their 100th anniversary.
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Drake Law alumni honored at ISBA Presidential Banquet
Several Drake Law connections were recently recognized at the Iowa State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Presidential Banquet. The banquet is held during the ISBA’s annual conference in June.
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Drake Law named ‘Best Value Private Law School’
Drake Law was again chosen as a Best Value Private Law School by preLaw Magazine, a National Jurist publication. The National Jurist looks at academic and financial variables, price of tuition, student debt accumulation, employment success, bar passage rate and cost of living.
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Allan Vestal passes dean’s baton to Ben Ullem
Allan Vestal stepped down as dean on June 30 and Ben Ullem becamse the new dean effective July 1.
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Drake grads establish organization to help immigrants in Iowa
Paul Foo, BN'00, and Daniel Herting, LW'11, have formed an organization to help immigrants in Iowa find access to professional services, so they can lead successful personal and professional lives.
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Drake Law to host Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Midwest Conference
Drake University Law School is partnering with the Farmer Veteran Coalition to host the Midwest Conference for Farmer Veterans on Friday and Saturday, July 25-26. The conference is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University.
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Dean Vestal honored with ISBA President’s Award
Dean Allan Vestal was recently awarded the President’s Award from the Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA). The award is a tribute to an individual who has gone above and beyond in assisting the ISBA.
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Professor Weresh concludes term as Legal Writing Institute president
This month marks the end of Professor Melissa Weresh's two-year term as president of the Legal Writing Institute (LWI), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving legal writing by providing a forum for discussion and scholarship about legal writing, analysis, and research.
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Professor Lovell retires after 38 years
Russ Lovell’s dedication has had a tremendous impact on Drake Law School that will be felt for generations to come. Through the First-Year Trial Practicum, his service as associate dean and Legal Clinic director, Lovell’s tireless commitment and service to others has made both Drake Law and Des Moines a better place.
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Judge Eisenhauer named Drake Law Alumnus of the Year
The Honorable Larry Eisenhauer, LW'75, was honored as the Drake University Law School’s 2014 Alumnus of the Year during the annual Supreme Court Banquet in early April.