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10/12/2026

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10/07/2026

The “Advocacy in Action: Law, Religion, and Social Justice” event is tomorrow at 3 p.m. Join us as we honor Professor Sally Frank and celebrate her years of service to Drake Law School.

Drake University Law School will host “Advocacy in Action: Law, Religion, and Social Justice” on Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. bringing together Drake Law Professor Sally Frank, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner and Rita Bettis Austen for a reflection on their unique leadership journeys at the intersection of civil rights, faith and legal reform. Read more and register: https://news.drake.edu/2026/09/22/drake-law-school-to-honor-professor-sally-frank-with-advocacy-in-action-event/

10/06/2026

09/30/2026

Prospective students are welcome to attend the Drake Law School Open House on Friday, Oct. 16 starting at 1 pm. Our open house is intended for students that are looking to enroll in the Fall of 2027 or 2028. During this event students will hear from the Dean, admissions staff, and current students. If you are looking to learn more about Drake Law School and get a tour of our facilities, we encourage you to register for our event.

Register here: https://forms.lsac-unite.org/6168/Fall2026OpenHouse.html

09/29/2026

Drake University Law School welcomed seven new members to its Board of Counselors during last week’s fall meeting. Composed of Drake Law alumni from diverse professional backgrounds, the board serves as an advisory group that guides the school's growth, strategy, and impact. Its members act as ambassadors and advocates to strengthen connections across the institution, its alumni, current and prospective students, and the broader legal community. We look forward to working with these new members as they lend their expertise and passion to shaping the future of Drake Law School.

New members pictured:
Top row: Ted Biderman, JD’96, BN’96, Paula S. Dierenfeld, JD’84, Cierra Jackson, JD'27
Bottom row: Scott Kizer, JD’96, Stacey Scholl, JD’12, Jeffery Singer, BA’72, JD’75, Margo Tank, JD’92

09/25/2026

We were pleased to welcome the Board of Counselors back to Drake Law School for their fall meeting today. We always appreciate their insights and perspectives as we work to strengthen the law school and support our students.

09/23/2026

Drake University Law School will host “Advocacy in Action: Law, Religion, and Social Justice” on Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. bringing together Drake Law Professor Sally Frank, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner and Rita Bettis Austen for a reflection on their unique leadership journeys at the intersection of civil rights, faith and legal reform. Read more and register: https://news.drake.edu/2026/09/22/drake-law-school-to-honor-professor-sally-frank-with-advocacy-in-action-event/

09/17/2026

We were honored to welcome Professor Aziz Huq of the University of Chicago Law School for this year’s Constitution Day Lecture.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to honor Constitution Day through thoughtful discussion and reflection on the Constitution and its enduring significance.

09/14/2026

Congratulations to the Drake Law alumni admitted to practice law in Iowa during last Friday’s Swearing-In Ceremony!

The oath was administered by Iowa Supreme Court Justice David May, marking an exciting milestone as these graduates begin their legal careers. Dean Jerry Anderson, Drake Law faculty and staff, and members of the Iowa bench and bar joined in welcoming the new attorneys and celebrating this accomplishment with them.

We’re proud to see our Drake Law alumni take this next step in their careers and wish them all the best as they begin practicing law in Iowa!

09/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jayme Wiebold to Drake Law as a visiting assistant professor of law and director of the General Civil Practice Clinic!

Professor Wiebold brings a wealth of experience in public interest law and consumer protection. She previously served as a senior staff attorney at Iowa Legal Aid, where she was awarded a prestigious Skadden Fellowship to establish the organization's consumer and affirmative litigation practice. Her career also includes serving in the Consumer Protection Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office.

We’re excited to welcome Professor Wiebold to Drake Law and look forward to the experience and perspective she will bring to our students!