Drake University law professor Jerry L. Anderson and his writing partner Dennis D. Hirsch recently published the third edition of their textbook "Environmental Law Practice: Problems and Exercises for Skills Development."
Category: Law School News
Drake law professor contends banking bill protects consumers
Cathy Lesser Mansfield, professor of law at Drake Law School, foresaw the recent financial crisis coming back in 2000, when she testified before Congress about problems in the subprime mortgage lending industry.
Drake law students play key role in expanding children’s rights in Iowa
Two bills expanding children's rights in Iowa take effect today, thanks largely to the efforts of Drake law students involved in the Law School's Legislative Practice Center and Middleton Center for Children's Rights.
Professor Kende blogs about Supreme Court nominee’s confirmation hearing
Professor Mark Kende, the James Madison chair of constitutional law and director of the Constitutional Law Center at Drake University Law School, is writing a blog for the Des Moines Register about U.S. Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan's confirmation hearing.
Professor Yu testifies before the U.S. International Trade Commission
Drake University Law Professor Peter K. Yu, the Kern Family chair in intellectual property law and the founding director of the Intellectual Property Law Center, testified Tuesday before the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, D.C.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to give Opperman Lecture
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. will deliver the 12th Dwight D. Opperman Lecture in Constitutional Law at Drake University on Thursday, Sept. 30.
Symposium addresses ‘Same-Sex Marriage Divide’
Prominent experts debated both sides of the same-sex marriage issue.
New course prepares future lawyers to pass bar exam
The new class has helped more than 40 law students get prepared for the bar exam.
Law professor testifies before U.S. House agriculture committee
Neil Hamilton recently testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture and gave recommendations for creating a sustainable farm bill.
Alumna named one of the Nation’s Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40
Syeta Glanton, LW'05, was selected for her achievement, innovation, vision, leadership and involvement in the legal community.