Not many Drake Law students graduate without getting to know Professor Laurie Doré. She teaches required courses Civil Procedure I and II and Evidence, oversees the Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution Certificate program, and coaches Drake’s National Moot Court team.
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Drake Law alumnus works as federal prosecutor for Department of Justice
From cocaine smugglers to war criminals to high-profile bank embezzlers, John Michelich, LW'77, has prosecuted all types of criminals during his 38-year career.
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Drake 3L spends summer as legislative intern in Washington, D.C.
Third-year Drake Law student Jenna Kirsch spent the summer in Washington, D.C. working as a legislative intern for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley.
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Drake Law alumnus serves as Attorney General of American Samoa
When Eleasalo “Salo” Va’alele Ale, LW’94, left his home in American Samoa, he had the goal of someday returning to the islands to serve his community. He now serves as the Attorney General for American Samoa, a position he has held since 2014.
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Get to know Jerry Anderson, Drake Law School’s next dean
On July 1, Jerry Anderson, the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law, will take over as dean of Drake Law School. He sat down for a Q&A to discuss his goals as dean, the current challenges facing legal education, and what sets Drake Law apart.
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Drake student gains practical experience with Iowa Supreme Court, Secretary of State
Sable Joseph is trying to fit as many experiences as she can into her three years at Drake Law – from an externship with the Iowa Supreme Court to clerking for the Iowa Secretary of State's Office.
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Drake 3L advocates for first-ever Girls Court in Iowa
Laura McGuire, a third-year Drake Law School student, contributed to the establishment of the first-ever Girls Court in Iowa. The Girls Court, called Too Good to Lose (TGTL), opened in Polk County in early March.
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Professor Jerry Foxhoven leads efforts for juveniles in Iowa
In addition to his duties as executive director of the Neal and Bea Smith Legal Clinic and professor at Drake Law School, Jerry Foxhoven has spent a lot of time involved in various efforts supporting juveniles in Iowa.
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Q&A with SBA President Allie Quinn
Meet Allie Quinn, the newly elected president of the Drake Law School Student Bar Association.
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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.