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Breakfast with Paul Kaufman, First Assistant US Attorney, District Delaware

Monday, October 26, 2026 8:30am to 9:30am
Boyd Law Building

Please sign up here by Thursday, October 22.

Mr. Kaufman is an expert on false claims, and is available for a hot breakfast and conversation with Law students about paths leading to a career in Federal prosecution.

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Pro Bono Recognition Event

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building

Join the Citizen Lawyer Program and Iowa Student Bar Association as we celebrate the Iowa Law community's commitment to service. This is one of several activities planned in conjunction with the Cady Day of Public Service and ABA's National Celebration of Pro Bono. The program will feature remarks by Bruce Walker (JD ‘72) and student bar leaders. Following the remarks, we will recognize Spring 2026 Pro Bono Society members and participants in CLP Pro Bono Projects. A reception will follow. All...

1L Lunch with Chapman and Cutler

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Chapman and Cutler attorneys will be in the building on Tuesday, October 27th to meet and connect with 1Ls who are interested in finance law, Fintech and Marketplace Lending, Taxation, Compliance and Corporate counseling as well as cryptocurrency and digital assets law. Join them for lunch and discussion of what its like to work at Chapman in Chicago!

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