Todd Korb of Milwaukee, WI is our Sustaining Member of the week! Thank you, Todd, for your continued support of the ISBA. Want to become a Sustaining Member? Visit ow.ly/IPbY50RIYhU to learn more.

If you’ve been convicted of a felony charge in Iowa, but you’ve served your time, you could be eligible to vote this November. ow.ly/H2X750T7HKY

The 2024-25 term of the Iowa Supreme Court will get under way Sept. 6 with the Court’s first scheduled oral argument to be held at the University of Iowa College of Law in Iowa City. ow.ly/QmAW50T9X1z

A federal judge in Texas has paused a Biden admin policy that would give spouses of U.S. citizens legal status w/o having to first leave the U.S., dealing a setback to one of the biggest presidential actions to ease a path to citizenship in years. ow.ly/g14i50T7HcX

To equip you with the latest knowledge and strategies, join your peers for the 2024 Agricultural Law Seminar on Sept. 17. Following the seminar, the Iowa Farm Bureau will host a networking reception, providing a relaxed environment to build connections. ow.ly/W6th50T857v

The stage is set for the 2024 Middle School Mock Trial tournament! We hope that you will consider participating in this valuable educational program. Last year, more than 600 members of the bar assisted as judges and coaches in tournaments held in Iowa. ow.ly/66Iv50T869J

As access to justice continues to be an ever-present challenge, the need for free or low-cost legal services continues to grow. The ISBA has now compiled a list of organizations providing free or low-cost legal services to the public. ow.ly/V85g50T85Z4

LPM Hub now includes a whitepaper on how to "Video Conference Professionally" to help legal professionals discover best practices for looking and sounding professional while video conferencing with clients, opposing counsel, and the court. ow.ly/GHJY50T86uX

Join your colleagues at the 2024 Business Law Seminar on Sept. 6, a must-attend event for legal experts in this field. Topics include "Government Contracts for Business Lawyers" and "Legal Ethics and the Unauthorized Practice of Law." Register at ow.ly/kCC850T851b.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is working on a constitutional amendment that would make clear children do not have to testify in person — in the courtroom — against their alleged abuser. ow.ly/ag8R50Telk4

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Mark Milder as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 2A.  Milder fills a vacancy created following the resignation of the Hon. Peter Newell. ow.ly/iUwQ50TeloX

An analysis of all 103 cases decided by the court in its past term shows the reconstituted court remains willing to reconsider its own precedents, as well as the balance of power between the court and Iowa's legislative and executive branches. ow.ly/iK2B50Telvv

The annual September wellness issue of The Iowa Lawyer magazine is now available online! ISBA President Melvin O. Shaw describes this edition as "Informative. Inspirational. Impressive!" You can read the magazine online today. ow.ly/rpiH50TeuxK

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Associate Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson about her new book, Lovely One, which traces her journey to the high court. ow.ly/u1OG50TfzHm

Iowa State Bar Association President Melvin O. Shaw reminds us of the importance of judicial independence in Iowa. You can read his September President's Letter in The Iowa Lawyer magazine online. ow.ly/N0C750TeuWz

Mark your calendars! The ISBA is offering eight CLE courses this September tailored to keep you at the forefront of the legal profession. Visit iowabar.org/calendar to register for an ISBA CLE event today.

The ISBA & Foundation are pleased to announce the kick-off of the Sesquicentennial Celebration Essay Contest. The contest gives Iowa HS students an opportunity to think critically about the role of law in their lives. Submission deadline is Nov. 1. ow.ly/wfqQ50TeSKe

Gain helpful tips for positive behavior change that can apply to any challenge that comes your way in The Iowa Lawyer magazine article "Case Management During Burnout" authored by Iowa attorney Hope Wood. ow.ly/9i6l50Tevmq

A Polk County District Court Judge ordered the state to delay the certification of ballots Tuesday while three Iowa Libertarians running for Congress try to get back on the ballot. ow.ly/vVlu50ThAqq

The ISBA CLE Abroad program has chosen its next destination—Portugal! Join us from April 2-10, 2025, for an unforgettable experience. You can choose from four-, seven-, or eight-night packages, combining education with the beauty of Portugal. ow.ly/kQUP50TeVP4