THE GAVEL
2025 Donor Impact Report
Welcome to THE GAVEL
Welcome to The Gavel: 2025 Drake Law School Donor Impact Report. This publication celebrates the remarkable community that empowers Drake University Law School — our alumni, faculty, staff, and partners whose generosity, mentorship, and advocacy sustain our mission. We recognize and thank all who contribute their time, talent, and resources to ensure that Drake Law continues to thrive.
This year marks 160 years of excellence in legal education at Drake Law. That milestone is more than a number — it’s a reflection of generations of leaders, scholars, and advocates who have advanced justice, strengthened communities, and elevated the legal profession. The name The Gavel pays tribute to the student newspaper that once chronicled the voices of our community and symbolizes the
enduring spirit of leadership and engagement that defines Drake Law today.
The past year has been one of growth, innovation, and momentum. This fall, we welcomed 142 firstyear students — our largest entering class since 2011. In 2024, we had a remarkable 40% increase in applications and another 17% rise in 2025. These trends speak to the growing recognition of the value and impact of a Drake Law education.
Our outcomes remain strong. Drake Law is again ranked among the top 100 law schools nationally by U.S. News & World Report , with 94% of the class of 2024 employed in positions requiring or preferring a JD within 10 months of graduation. Our graduates continue to excel on the bar exam, achieving an average 89% overall pass rate over the past three years.
We are also developing a new strategic plan, built around five guiding pillars — Sustained Investment, Excellence and Inclusion, Place of Big Ideas, External Engagement, and Leadership. This plan will guide us as we strengthen our programs, foster innovation, and expand opportunities for students and faculty alike.
Your generosity makes this progress possible. Every scholarship awarded, every new course developed, and every student success celebrated reflects your belief in this institution. We are building on 160 years of tradition while shaping the next century of excellence at Drake Law. Together, we will continue to do great things.
With gratitude,
Roscoe Jones, Jr., Dean and Professor of Law Drake University Law School
Significant EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
The past year has been one of remarkable momentum for Drake Law. From new academic programs to national recognitions and signature events that brought our community together, these moments reflect the strength and spirit of our students, alumni, faculty, and friends. Here are some of the highlights you helped make possible.
Inspiring Conversations on Law and Leadership
The Dean’s Speaker Series on Leadership in the Legal Profession continues to bring nationally recognized leaders to campus for conversations that connect legal education with real-world leadership. In just the past year, the series has welcomed mayors, state supreme court justices, business executives, state and federal legislators, a national security lawyer, and other distinguished public servants — including a state attorney general — and will soon welcome a former White House official and the co-host of a popular podcast about the U.S. Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it. Guest speakers, interviewed in a fireside chat format, reflect on their personal journeys, challenges, opportunities, and strategies for effective leadership.
In spring 2025, the program Leadership in Corporate America featured Natalie Lamarque, former
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Principal Financial Group, and Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. (JO'91, JD'92), President & CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management. Their lively discussion offered practical wisdom, personal insight, and powerful inspiration for students preparing to lead in law and business.
The fall 2025 event, themed Leadership and Civility in the Legal Profession, highlighted public servants whose careers exemplify integrity and impact. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison shared lessons from a lifetime in civil rights and public service; Renn Gade (LA'82, JD'85) offered a rare perspective on national security and intelligence law; and Dennis Taylor (BN'71, JD'74) reflected on a career spanning public administration and international development.
Roscoe Jones and Attorney General Keith Ellison. Bottom
Renn Gade, Roscoe Jones, Dennis Taylor, and Anthony Gaughan.
The conversation continues in spring 2026 with Rule of Law and Preserving Democracy, featuring Stuart Delery, partner at Gibson Dunn and former White House Counsel, and Melissa Murray, NYU Law professor, women’s leadership expert, and co-host of the acclaimed Strict Scrutiny podcast.
Through these events, Drake Law connects students with the visionaries shaping law, leadership, and justice today.
Johnny Taylor, Natalie Lamarque, and Roscoe Jones.
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AI LAW CERTIFICATE:
Preparing Lawyers for the Future
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, governments, and daily life. Drake University Law School is ensuring its students are ready to lead that future. This year, Drake launched its innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Law Certificate Program, positioning students at the forefront of one of the most significant shifts in modern legal practice.
From his first day on campus, Dean Roscoe Jones, Jr. made AI advancement a strategic priority, starting with the creation of the Law School’s AI Task Force. “Thanks to Dean Jones’ leadership, we can offer this unique opportunity to Drake Law students,” said Sayoko BlodgettFord, program director and Sease Faculty Research Scholar.
Dean Jones added, “The AI Law Certificate empowers students to lead at the intersection of law and technology — whether in private practice, government, nonprofit, policymaking, or academia.
AI isn’t just changing industries; it’s reshaping governance, ethics, and the very framework of legal systems. At Drake Law, we prepare our students with the insight, rigor, and vision needed to meet this moment.”
The certificate stands out for its interdisciplinary approach, drawing on partnerships from across campus and beyond. Collaborators include the Institute for Justice Reform & Innovation; Drake’s pioneering undergraduate AI program led by Dr. Christopher Porter; and faculty whose expertise bridges law, technology, and the arts.
Open to second- and third-year JD students, the program emphasizes hands-on, forward-looking learning. “From exploring color and object theory in machine vision and trademark law, to analyzing quantum computing threats in cybersecurity, we push students to look past the
headlines and deeply examine AI’s promises and risks,” said Professor Blodgett-Ford.
Students are already seeing the payoff. “The AI Law Certificate is an amazing opportunity,” said 3L Nicholas Romano. “Working on realworld scenarios gave me directly transferable skills. I feel much more prepared to advocate for AI-related legal issues — and I’m so happy Drake is leading the charge.”
With AI accelerating change across the legal landscape, Drake Law isn’t just keeping pace. It’s preparing graduates who will shape what comes next.
"From exploring color and object theory in machine vision and trademark law, to analyzing quantum computing threats in cybersecurity, we push students to look past the headlines and deeply examine AI’s promises and risks."
Professor Sayoko Blodgett-Ford
JACK NORTON, CLASS OF 2026
Exploring AI, Art & Trademark Law
As part of Drake Law’s new AI Law Certificate program, 3L Jack Norton completed an innovative Individual Study that merged law, technology, and studio art. Guided by Professor Sayoko Blodgett-Ford and collaborating with Professor Jamey Hart from Drake’s Art and Design Department, Jack examined how AI and machine vision interpret color in trademark law — particularly in products like Nexium, known for its distinctive purple hue.
To inform his legal research, Jack enrolled in Painting I, where handson work with color theory shaped how he analyzed machine perception.
“Observational painting offered such a unique and fresh perspective,” Jack said. “It helped me better understand how AI ‘sees’ the world and what that means for intellectual property law.”
The project strengthened Jack's interest in AI and IP work. “AI is
NICOLE FRAZIER, CLASS OF 2026
Exploring Privacy, Cybersecurity & the Future of Surgical Robotics
In Professor Sayoko BlodgettFord’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Advanced Writing class, 3L Nicole Frazier tackled a cuttingedge question in law today: how autonomous surgical robots might one day support trauma care on the battlefield — and what happens if those robots fall into the wrong hands.
Her paper examined the promise and risks of emerging surgical robotics, from treating timesensitive injuries in combat zones to the privacy and cybersecurity threats posed if such a device were captured. Nicole also analyzed the complex legal landscape governing Department
of Defense procurement, focusing on data protection requirements and proposing recommendations tied to security regulations.
“The project showed me how interconnected law, science, and business really are,” Nicole said. “Privacy and cybersecurity are constant in their goals but dynamic in their methods. There’s always something new to consider in an ever-changing world.”
Nicole’s research deepened her interest in privacy and cybersecurity law, and she recently had the opportunity to speak at the Iowa Intellectual
everywhere,” he said. “Whatever area of law we practice, we need to be ready for the questions clients will bring. This program helped me build that foundation.”
Property
Law Association Conference, where she connected with attorneys working in the field.
“It’s so important for law students to understand IP and AI because they touch every practice area,” she said. “Being open to new possibilities and advocating for yourself and others can lead to incredible opportunities.”
STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS
The Drake Constitutional Law Center
Distinguished Lecturers in 2024-2025.
2024 CONSTITUTION DAY LECTURE:
Charting the Future of Equality
Guy-Uriel E. Charles, the 2024 Order of the Coif Distinguished Visitor and Charles Ogletree, Jr. Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, delivered the 2024 Constitution Day Lecture, Charting the Future: Equality at the End of the Civil Rights Consensus. His remarks challenged students and scholars to consider how the nation’s evolving understanding of equality will shape the next era of civil rights.
A CONVERSATION WITH Justice Leondra Kruger
Hon. Leondra Kruger, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California, joined Constitutional Law Center Director Mark Kende and Dean Roscoe Jones for a fireside chat reflecting on her path to the bench, her approach to judicial decision-making, and the role of state supreme courts in shaping justice. Before joining the California Supreme Court, Justice Kruger served in senior roles at the U.S. Department of Justice and argued 12 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court — earning the Attorney General’s highest honor twice. A former Yale Law Journal Editor-in-Chief and clerk to Justice John Paul Stevens, she was also widely regarded as a leading contender on President Biden’s Supreme Court shortlist.
2025 SYMPOSIUM:
Presidential Power on the World Stage
The 2025 Constitutional Law Center Symposium, A Global Comparison of Presidential Immunity in Democracies, examined how nations balance accountability and executive authority. Featured speakers included Penelope Andrews (New York Law School), Carlos Bernal (University of Dayton and former Justice of the Colombian Constitutional Court), Stephen Vladeck (Georgetown Law), and Kieran Williams (Drake University).
2025 JUDGE JAMES GRANT IOWA CONSTITUTION LECTURE:
Free Speech and Its Limits
Todd Pettys, Interim Dean and Professor of Law at the University of Iowa College of Law, explored the provocative theme Abusing the Right to Speak. His lecture examined how First Amendment protections can be stretched—and sometimes weaponized—in today’s polarized discourse.
Excellence Recognized, Impact Realized
Drake University Law School continues to earn national recognition as a leader in shaping the next generation of lawyers and advocates. Over the past year, National Jurist’s preLaw magazine once again spotlighted Drake among the nation’s best in multiple disciplines, honoring the Law School for excellence in:
• Child and Family Law
• Criminal Law
• Government Law
• Human Rights Law
• Trial Advocacy
• Practical Training
• Women in Leadership
Drake Law is proud to be ranked among the top 100 law schools nationwide by U.S. News & World Report — only the third time in our history and the third consecutive year achieving this distinction. This ranking reflects our students’ strong bar passage success and outstanding employment outcomes. Our Legal Writing program continues its long-standing position in the top 20 nationally, and our clinics rank within the top third of all U.S. law schools, underscoring the depth and quality of our experiential education. The Law School also earned recognition from The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s Best Law Schools.
As a premier capital city law school, Drake offers students unmatched access to the courts, legislature, and legal community — turning classroom learning into real-world experience. These honors affirm what our community already knows: at Drake Law, excellence isn’t just recognized — it’s lived every day.
Drake Law School Surpasses Campaign Goal by $3 Million
Fiscal year 2025 marked the conclusion of Drake’s most successful fundraising campaign in the University’s history — The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold The Law School played a powerful role in this success, exceeding its $20 million goal and raising over $23 million to support scholarships, faculty excellence, and student programs.
The gifts below represent just a sampling of the transformational support that helped the Law School surpass its campaign goal and expand opportunities for students, faculty, and the communities we serve:
• Sheldon (JD'76) and Terry Fleck (PH'74) established the Sheldon T. and Terry K. Fleck Endowed Law Scholarship, creating the Fleck Scholar Program — a renewable, full-tuition merit scholarship with an annual stipend awarded to one entering student each year.
• Karen Shaff (JD'79) and Steven Jayne (JD'78) secured the future of the Drake Law Refugee
Clinic with a permanent endowment that ensures ongoing legal services for asylum seekers and vital training for second- and thirdyear student attorneys.
• A leadership gift from McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC established the Edmund J. Sease Faculty Research Scholar, supporting faculty excellence and innovation in legal education.
• Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. (JO'91, JD'92 ) made the capstone gift that pushed Drake Law to its elevated goal of $23 million.
The Law School’s success in The Ones campaign reflects the commitment of alumni, friends, and partners who believe deeply in the impact of a Drake Law education. Their generosity ensures students have the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to become the next generation of leaders, advocates, and innovators.
Drake Law School extends heartfelt gratitude to every donor who helped make this historic campaign a resounding success.
The generosity of alumni, friends and partners ensures students have the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to become the next generation of leaders, advocates, and innovators.
Donor Spotlights
Pictured left to right: Scott Wadding, Roscoe Jones, and Nickole Miller, director of the Drake Children's Rights Clinic.
Turning Tragedy into Hope
THE SABRINA RAY ENDOWED FUND
If you told Scott Wadding (JD'10) at his graduation that he would become a champion for children’s justice, he might have been surprised. What he did know was that Drake Law School gave him the knowledge and tools he needed to thrive in a legal career.
“I worked hard during law school. I had cowritten appellate briefs and participated as a student attorney in a jury trial, a bench trial, and an oral argument in the Iowa Court of Appeals. I felt confident, ready to go,” Scott said. “My Drake Law education gave me the confidence to step into the courtroom and advocate for clients the minute I graduated.”
That confidence took him far. After clerking for Justice Brent Appel of the Iowa Supreme Court, Scott practiced high-stakes intellectual property, business tort, and constitutional law in Kansas City. In 2017, he returned to Iowa to build a practice at Sease & Wadding.
“There was a whole world that I didn’t know existed at the time. But I saw that these children needed an advocate who would put in the work, peel back the layers, make one more call, ask one more question.”
Scott Wadding, JD'10
To reacclimate himself to the local legal landscape, Scott signed up for court-appointed cases in Dallas County. “I had been away from Iowa courts for a while and wanted to get back in Iowa courtrooms to get a feel for the county courthouses,” he explained.
“I felt there was no better way to do it than jump on the court-appointed list and represent folks from all walks of life who couldn’t otherwise afford a lawyer.”
Fate intervened immediately. One of his assigned cases set off a series of events that can only be described as "straight out of an episode of Law & Order," eventually leading him to represent the siblings of Sabrina Ray, a 16-year-old whose death in 2017 reinforced the need for continued evaluation and improvement of Iowa’s child welfare system. Despite the legal and factual complexities of the case, Scott relied on his training.
“There was a whole world that I didn’t know existed at the time,” Scott reflected. “But I saw that these children needed an advocate who would put in the work, peel back the layers, make one more call, ask one more question.”
After the case concluded, Scott was determined to honor Sabrina Ray and ensure “something good comes out of this tragedy.” With support from his firm, he established the Sabrina Ray Endowed Fund to benefit student attorneys in the Drake Children’s Rights Clinic.
The fund supports two initiatives that directly impact students and children alike: the Ray of Hope Award, recognizing a Children’s Rights Clinic student whose advocacy inspires hope, and the Sabrina Ray Justice for Children Summer Fellowship, which provides stipends for students to pursue internships with child-focused organizations and attend national training conferences. By removing financial barriers, the fellowship ensures that passionate students can dedicate themselves fully to protecting society’s most vulnerable.
“I know it isn’t just an intellectual exercise for these students,” said Scott. “They know they are helping real children, with real issues, who need a real advocate. And those students will be a part of Sabrina Ray’s legacy as they go out and continue to be the voice for children who not only need but deserve one.”
Leading by Example
ANJIE SHUTTS AND PETER KITUNDU
For Anjie Shutts (JD'96) and Peter Kitundu (JD'00), Drake Law is where their story began and where their shared commitment to service continues to grow. The couple met on Peter’s second day of law school, forming a partnership built on mutual respect, a love for the law, and a belief in giving back.
Anjie, a shareholder at Whitfield & Eddy, has built a distinguished career marked by professional excellence and community engagement. She was named Drake Law Alumna of the Year in 2025, recognizing her outstanding leadership in the legal profession and her long-standing support of the Law School. Anjie currently serves on the Drake Law Board of Counselors, continuing her history of service that began in the early 2000s.
Peter is Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, where he leads the company’s ethics, privacy, and compliance programs, as well as its Special Investigations and Special Inquiries teams. A committed supporter of Drake Law, Peter also serves on the Board of Counselors, where he helps guide
the school’s strategic direction — continuing his service that began shortly after his graduation.
Over the years, Peter and Anjie have remained steadfast supporters of Drake Law’s mission. They contribute annually to the Law School Annual Fund and scholarship programs, host student gatherings in their home, and serve as mentors to current students navigating the early stages of their careers.
“Drake Law gave us so much — not just an education, but a community that’s been part of our lives ever since,” Peter said. “Supporting students and staying involved feels like the most natural way to give back.”
“Drake Law taught us the importance of using our skills to serve others,” Anjie added. “We’re proud to invest in the next generation of lawyers who will continue that tradition.”
Together, Anjie and Peter embody the spirit of Drake Law — generous, engaged, and deeply committed to helping others succeed.
Lifelong Impact
MAGGIE WHITE FERRENTINO’S GIFT TO FUTURE DRAKE LAWYERS
When Maggie Ferrentino (AS'06, JD'13) chose Drake Law, her decision came down to something simple and practical: graduating with less debt. “I went back and forth between going to the ‘best’ school I could get into or the one where I’d come out with the least amount of debt,” she said. “Drake offered me a generous scholarship package so I chose the latter — and it turned out to be the best decision I could have made.”
What began as a financial choice quickly became a lifechanging experience. “I didn’t realize until I got here how many incredible opportunities Drake Law offers,” she said. “The hands-on training, the access to courts, agencies, and firms right here in Des Moines — it’s unmatched. I felt ready to practice law the day I passed the bar.”
Drake didn’t just prepare Maggie for her career; it shaped nearly every part of her life. She found mentors who invested in her success and lifelong friends who still cheer her on.
“Other than my parents, Drake has probably had the biggest influence on where I am today,” she said.
That gratitude inspired her to include Drake Law in her estate plans, a way to make a meaningful impact without changing her current finances. “I just made Drake a partial beneficiary of my life insurance,” she explained. “It took five minutes, and it lets me make a gift I couldn’t afford otherwise at this point in my career.”
Maggie hopes her future gift will help another student make the same smart — and life-changing — choice she made. “I wouldn’t have come to Drake without the scholarship I received,” she said. “That decision opened every door for me. I want someone else to have that same chance.”
“I just made Drake a partial beneficiary of my life insurance. It took five minutes, and it lets me make a gift I couldn’t afford otherwise at this point in my career.”
Maggie Ferrentino, AS'06, JD'13
Giving with Purpose
CEDRIC ADAMS
For Cedric Adams (JD'17), giving back isn’t about recognition — it’s about gratitude. Drake Law opened the door to a legal career he once doubted was possible. “Drake gave me an opportunity and the tools to succeed,” he said. “I learned that with hard work, dedication, determination, and resilience, anything is possible.”
Now Claims Manager for the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool, Cedric oversees complex claims and leads with the same values he learned at Drake: fairness, equity, and responsibility.
Those values were shaped by the people and experiences that defined his time on campus — Professors Anthony Gaughan and Shontavia Johnson, long hours with his Drake Law Library family, peers who became lifelong friends, and handson work from clinics to internships to running athletic events. “When you find your niche, as I did at Drake, work can be challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable.”
Since graduating, Cedric has given $100 to the Law School Annual Fund for each year since graduation ($100 his first year out, $200 the second, $300 the third, and so on), earning him Associate President’s Circle status every year.
His motivation traces back to a single moment of generosity. When Cedric received the K.M. Waggoner Peer Mentoring Award at the 2017 Supreme Court Banquet, award sponsor and fellow alumnus Philip De Koster (JD’10) encouraged him to pay it forward. “I’m still paying student loans,” Cedric laughed, “but Drake accepted me, challenged me, encouraged me. I hope the small amount I can afford helps ensure today’s students feel the same sense of support and possibility I did.”
Through his steady generosity, year after year, Cedric is helping ensure future Drake Law students find their footing, find their people, and find the moments that shape a lifetime. His advice to recent graduates: stay connected, stay generous, and don’t wait for a reunion to reach out. “It’s a small world. A friendly face and shared experience can go a long way. When one of us succeeds, we all succeed.”
Drake Law
FACULTY SPOTLIGHTS
Celebrating Professor Sally Frank’s Impact and Influence
From courtroom battles to classroom breakthroughs, Professor Sally Frank has spent her career turning principles into action. A trailblazer in equality, civil rights, and community advocacy, her influence has shaped generations of Drake lawyers. This year, two major honors celebrated the depth of her impact.
Princeton University recently named a campus café in Professor Frank’s honor, recognizing her landmark sexdiscrimination case challenging the university’s all-male eating clubs. She began that fight at just 19 years old as an undergraduate; 13 years later, as a young professor at Drake Law, she saw it through to a precedent-setting victory for gender equity on Princeton’s campus.
Closer to home, Professor Frank was named a 2025 Woman of Influence by the Des Moines Business Record, celebrating her decades of leadership, mentorship, and advocacy in Iowa. Through her litigation, guidance, community work, and unwavering commitment to her students, she continues to inspire future lawyers to not only understand the law, but to use it for meaningful change.
Honoring a Trailblazer
PROFESSOR HUNTER R. CLARK
Drake Law School proudly celebrates the retirement of Professor Hunter R. Clark, whose extraordinary 33-year career has shaped generations of students and strengthened the Law School’s commitment to justice, scholarship, and inclusion.
Joining the faculty in 1993, Professor Clark became the first Black tenured professor in Drake Law’s history — a milestone that opened doors for others to follow. A noted scholar on Justices Thurgood Marshall and William Brennan, his work deepened national understanding of two of the Supreme Court’s most enduring champions of justice.
Professor Clark credits both the Law School’s evolution and Des Moines’ growth for keeping him rooted here for more than three decades.
At Drake, Professor Clark built and led the International Law and Global Citizenship Certificate program, helping to position the Law School as a national leader in human rights education. Through his teaching in International Law, Human Rights, and the U.S. Supreme Court, he challenged students to think critically, question assumptions, and approach the law as a force for global good.
Reflecting on his time at Drake, Professor Clark credits both the Law School’s evolution and Des Moines’ growth for keeping him rooted here for more than three decades. “When I arrived, Drake was primarily focused on producing trial lawyers,” he said. “Over time, it opened up to the world, globalized, and gained the national recognition it deserves.”
Professor Clark’s legacy is one of intellect, integrity, and inspiration. As a mentor and colleague, he strengthened the Drake Law community through wisdom, humility, and unwavering faith in the power of education to transform lives.
Faculty Scholarship, Awards, Recognitions, and Professorships
At Drake Law, faculty achievements reflect not only individual expertise but also a shared commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and legal innovation. Each award, publication, appointment, and grant highlights how your support empowers our faculty to lead in their fields and offer transformative learning experiences for our students.
AWARDS AND APPOINTMENTS
Professor James Albert was honored with Delta Theta Phi’s Most Outstanding Professor Award, as well as the James Baine Award, at the fraternity’s national conference.
Professor Erica Nichols Cook received the Polk County Women Attorneys’ Willie Stevenson Glanton Award in honor of her dedication to public service. Nichols Cook is director of the Drake Wrongful Convictions Clinic.
Professor Sally Frank was named a 2025 Woman of Influence by Des Moines Business Record and was also honored by Princeton University with a café named in her honor, recognizing her perseverance and excellence.
Associate Dean Anthony Gaughan was named the 2025 Leland Forrest Outstanding Professor of the Year by the Drake Student Bar Association.
Professor Christoph Henkel was named a Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law, recognizing his exceptional scholarship and expertise.
Dean Roscoe Jones, Jr. received the Presidential Excellence Award from the National Bar Association recognizing his dedication to legal education, leadership, and service to the profession. Dean Jones was also elected co-chair of the American Law Institute’s Lawyers’
Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and named to the Association of American Law School’s Deans’ Forum Steering Committee.
Professor Jeremy Kidd was named the 2025 Stevens Faculty Scholar of the Year. Professor Kidd also participated in a lecture competition hosted by the Law and Economics Center at Antonin Scalia Law School. His performance highlighted his expertise and dedication and provided outstanding representation for Drake Law School.
Professor Suzan Pritchett was appointed to the Iowa Access to Justice Commission by Chief Justice Susan Christensen.
Professor Joe Schomberg received a $30,000 research grant from the American Bankruptcy Institute to conduct a first of its kind empirical study of consumer debtors for his paper The Fresh Start Effect in Consumer Bankruptcy.
Karen Wallace, Circulation/ Reference Librarian and Professor of Law Librarianship, was recognized for her outstanding service to the Mid-America Association of Law Libraries (MAALL). A past president of the organization, Professor Wallace continues to work tirelessly for its advancement.
SCHOLARSHIP
Professor Jerry Anderson’s article, Commons, Climate, and the
Constitution, was published in the symposium issue of Drake Law Review. His article examines how our federal structure impedes the management of natural resources.
Professor Sayoko Blodgett-Ford authored a chapter in the newly released Research Handbook on the Law of Artificial Intelligence (2nd ed.) titled Future Privacy: A Real Right to Privacy for Artificial Intelligence. In addition, her research on AI and electricity consumption, validated in consultation with environmental law expert Professor Jerry Anderson, was published on the OECD.AI blog.
Professor Colleen Cullen was a member of the team responsible for updating the 2024 Iowa Criminal Statutes Summary Chart. The Chart serves as an invaluable resource for judges and practitioners across the state
Professor Mark Kende’s article, How to Interpret the Constitution Using a 'New Pragmatism,' focusing on the Supreme Court’s most recent originalist-related decisions, was accepted by the American Constitution Society’s Expert Forum blog and the International Association of Constitutional Law.
Professor Danielle Shelton’s article, Defending Disability in the Age of Originalism, was published in the Wayne Law Review (2025).
ADJUNCT PROFESSORS OF LAW 2024 – 2025
Adjunct faculty, including competition team coaches, are essential to the success of our academic and extracurricular programs. The following is a list of adjunct faculty who served the Law School during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Tyler Adams (JD'20)
Thomas Bakke (JD'16)
Leslie Behaunek (JD'12)
Jesse Benson (JD'18)
Larisa Bowman
Hon. Stephen Carroll (JD'77)
Bridget Chambers
Stacie Codr
Tyler Coe
Maureen De Armond
Sheridan DeJong (JD'20)
Joseph Ferrentino
Ronald Forsell (JD'15)
Danielle Foster-Smith (AS'97, JD'99)
Stephen Gara
Mike Gilchrist
Matthew Giles
Jason Giles (JD'03, MBA'03)
Hon. Samantha Gronewald (JD'03)
Levi Grove (JD'16)
Bradley Hansen
Kevin Hathaway (JD'10)
Nicholas Krob (JD'15)
Katelyn Kurt (JD'21)
Miriam LaFuente
Walter Lain
Kathy Law (JD'05)
Kayli LeSher (JD'20)
Hon. Stephen Locher
Hon. Edward Mansfield
Lora McCollom
Gary Myers
Jeff Noble (JD'90)
Jackson O'Brien (JD'19)
Katie Overberg
Darren Page (JD'00)
Hon. Brent Pattison
Jasmine Polk (JD'22)
Tess Pocock (JD'19)
Jenna Sabroske (JD'17)
Louis Sloven (JD'15)
Hon. Kimberly Smith (JD'03)
Paul Swinton (JD'95)
Kitt Tovar Jensen (JD'18)
Bryanna Walton (JD'20)
Welcome our new faculty
Meet the accomplished professionals who recently joined the Drake Law faculty. These newest members of our community offer expertise that bolsters our curriculum and strengthens student experience.
Kristi
Harshbarger, Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Entrepreneurial and Transactional Law Clinic
With nearly 20 years of legal experience, Kristi Harshbarger has built a career at the intersection of law and public service. A proud Drake Law alumna (JD'06) and University of Iowa journalism graduate, Harshbarger combines sharp legal insight with a passion for advocacy.
Her journey began at BrownWinick, where she spent five years navigating complex secured transactions — often tied to Iowa’s ethanol and biodiesel industries — while also advising clients on estate planning and business law.
Dean Strang,
In 2011, Harshbarger took her expertise to the Iowa State Association of Counties, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening local government. As General Counsel, she became the go-to legal resource for county officials statewide, guiding them through compliance challenges and legislative changes. Beyond legal counsel, Harshbarger championed education and training initiatives that empower Iowa’s counties to serve their communities effectively.
From courtroom strategy to policy advocacy, Harshbarger’s work
Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Institute for Justice Reform and Innovation
Dean Strang brings a blend of courtroom experience, teaching, and scholarship to his role at Drake Law School. His distinguished career spans five years as Wisconsin’s first Federal Defender, private criminal defense work, and visiting professorships at several law schools, most recently as Distinguished Professor in Residence at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
He has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, five federal Courts of Appeal, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court. A co-founder of the Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences
and a member of the American Law Institute since 2004, Strang has long championed fairness and integrity in the justice system.
Strang is the author of two books on legal history: Keep the Wretches in Order: America’s Biggest Mass Trial, the Rise of the Justice Department, and the Fall of the IWW and Worse Than the Devil: Anarchists, Clarence Darrow, and Justice in a Time of Terror He has written and co-authored numerous law review articles and book chapters as well. Strang is widely recognized for his role in a trial featured in Netflix’s Making a
reflects a deep commitment to public service and the people who make Iowa’s counties thrive.
Murderer, which sparked national conversations about fairness and due process.
Making IMPACT
Drake Law students are driven to make a difference both in and beyond the classroom. Their dedication is bolstered by an alumni and legal community that provides support in countless ways, from mentoring and networking opportunities to providing handson practical experience and funding programs and scholarships. This support empowers students to lead change within the Law School and excel through practical, real-world experiences that shape their education and future careers.
Students
Championing Economic Justice: Drake’s Consumer &
Antitrust
Law Club
Imagine a world where consumer rights are ignored and market power goes unchecked. That’s the world the Consumer and Antitrust Law Club is working to change. Founded to help students explore careers in these vital fields, the club combines intensive networking, education, and professional development to prepare members for meaningful work in corporate accountability and economic fairness.
The club was founded by 3L Anna Olson whose personal experience ignited a passion for the field. “While an undergraduate intern for the Iowa Attorney General and a U.S. Senator, I developed a deep interest in the field,” Anna explained. “Those experiences showed me how consumer protection shapes everyday life and advances economic justice. I founded the club to build a
student community around this area of law.”
Although newly established, the club has already achieved an impressive milestone: recognition as a Consumer Law Advocate Student and Scholar organization. This designation links members to the National Association of Consumer Advocates and the UC Berkeley Center for Consumer Law and Economic Justice, giving them direct access to a national network of experts and resources for career development.
Through regular discussions, members are encouraged to “pursue economic justice careers, connect with nationally recognized programs, and explore scholarships and fellowships.” Another member noted that being part of this club has shown them how law can make a real difference in people’s lives. They believe the connections and opportunities are already shaping their career path.
The Consumer and Antitrust Law Club is transforming student passion for justice into practical, career-shaping action, ensuring that Drake Law students are ready to be the next generation of consumer advocates.
Drake Launches Sports and Entertainment Law Society
Formed in spring 2025, the Drake Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS) is giving students a front-row seat to the dynamic world of sports, media, and entertainment law. The group connects students with hands-on experiences and professional networks, helping them
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explore a field where contracts, civil rights, and advocacy intersect with their passions.
Spencer Warfield, a 3L from Peoria, Illinois, is a co-founder and currently serves as president of SELS. A former Division III football player and theatre scholarship recipient at Augustana College, Spencer came to Drake Law to combine his love of performance and athletics with a first-rate legal education. Along with co-founders Mason Holland, Kelly Donnellan, Will Terry, and David Wade, he saw a clear need for a
student outlet in this rapidly evolving area of law. “The time for sports and entertainment law is now, and SELS is the student body’s response to that,” Spencer said. “We’re thrilled to be in on the ground floor where we can blaze a trail for the Bulldogs who come after us.”
Already, SELS has fielded its first teams for the University of Iowa NCAA Infractions Hearing Competition and connected members to opportunities with Drake and Iowa State athletics compliance departments and the
Reigniting the Fire: A Student’s
Iowa Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.
Dean Roscoe Jones celebrated the launch, noting, “This new organization empowers students to explore the complex legal issues shaping sports, media, and the arts — a field that connects passion, performance, and policy. As a former student-athlete, I'm especially proud to support the launch of SELS at Drake Law.”
Journey Through the Children’s Rights Clinic
By Mackenzie Roberts, Class of 2026
After my 1L year, I felt burnt out. The cold calls, casebooks, and curve-induced self-doubt had me wondering if the version of me who came to law school — driven by a desire to fight for others — had gotten lost somewhere along the way. Then I joined the Children’s Rights Clinic, and everything changed.
The clinic gave me more than practical experience. It gave me purpose again. I worked directly with children whose lives were shaped by systems that often failed them, and suddenly everything I had learned in the classroom took on weight. Every motion, every phone call, every hearing mattered. I wasn’t just a student — I was an advocate.
I learned how to center the client in every decision, to listen deeply,
and to adapt strategies to meet their needs. Some days were emotionally heavy, but through Professor Nickole Miller’s guidance and team debriefs, I realized that empathy isn’t a liability in this profession — it’s a strength.
Most importantly, the clinic reconnected me with the reason I came to law school in the first place: to stand beside vulnerable people navigating complicated systems and to use the law as a tool for empowerment. Saying goodbye to clients who were genuinely sad to see us go reminded me that even small efforts can make a hard situation just a little less hard. That’s the kind of impression I hope to keep making throughout my career.
This experience didn’t just prepare me for the future — it renewed my belief in it. And for that, I am deeply grateful.
2025-26 DRAKE LAW SCHOOL BOARD OF COUNSELORS
The Board of Counselors is a group of alumni who serve as advisors to the dean. They meet three times each academic year to discuss issues and promote the interests of Drake Law School.
Emily Anderson (AS'04, JD'07)
Thomas Bernau (BN'85, JD'88)
Maria Brownell (JD'09)
Richard Calkins (Ex-Officio)
Holly Schaffter Chari (JD'02)
Craig Claussen (JD'73)
Rob Dixon (JD'01)
Craig Drummond (AS'01, JD'04)
Ashley Engelbrecht (JD'12)
Hon. Michael Fitzpatrick (LA'80, JD'84)
Danielle Foster-Smith (AS'97, JD'99)
Katie Graham (JD'11)
Tara Hall (JD'05)
Hon. Henry Hamilton (JO'88, JD'92)
Hon. Craig Higgins (MA'91, JD'91)
Jack Hilmes (JD'79)
William Hoye (JD'86)
Kayla Hruska (AS'22, ED'22, JD'25)
Matthew Jarvey (JD'13)
Sarah Karlgaard (JD'06)
William Keck (Class of 2026)
Peter Kitundu (JD'00)
Hon. David May (JD'98)
Cory McAnelly (JD'11)
Sean McGuinness (LA'86, JD'89, MA'89)
Joan McKown (JD'83)
Bill Miller (JD'02)
Charles Monteiro, Jr. (JD'04)
Michael Norton (JD'95)
Noreen Otto (JD'06)
Gerald (Jerry) Patterson (JD'92)
Hon. Kristal Rivers (JD'96)
Ruth Robinson (LA'71, JD'75)
Hannah Rogers (JO'97, JD'04)
Hon. S. Joseph Rubenstein (JD'75)
Rosalind Sargent-Burns (JD'03)
Anjie Shutts (JD'96)
Michael Staab (JD'81)
Curt Stamp (JD'03)
Brooke Timmer (JD'06)
Rose Vasquez (JD'85)
Andrew Wilcox (JD'08)
Gillian Wilcox (JD'07)
2025–2026 RECENT ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT BOARD
Adam Babinat (JD'17)
Amy Beck (AS'12, JO'12, JD’16)
Seth Brown (JD'22)
Caleb Brus (JD'14)
Chas Cahill (JD'18)
La'Cee Conley (AS'11, JD'14, LLM'15)
Joshua Duden (AS'16, JD'19)
Jefferson Fink (JD'16)
Ashley Frazier-Morrison (JD'19)
Rachel Fritz (AS'20, JD'23)
Kailey Gray-Kerns (AS'18, JD'20)
Kollan Kolthoff (JD'20)
Zack Krawiec (BN'19, JD'22, GR'22)
Ben Lynch (JD'16)
Hon. Richelle Mahaffey (JD'16)
Emily McNally (JD'24)
Eva Morales (JD'14)
Chelsey Moreland (JD'20)
Logan Murray (JD'17, GR'17)
Eugene Nassif (JD'18)
Erin Romar (AS'14, JD'17)
Kolby Warren (JD'18)
Leland S. Forrest Society
The Leland S. Forrest Society recognizes individuals and couples who provided Drake University Law School with supporting gifts of $2,500 or more.
Gifts made during fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025).
Richard Allbee (LA'67, JD'69)
Emily and Daniel Anderson (Emily, AS'04, JD'07; Daniel, JD'06)
Brad and Sally Austin (Brad, JD'76)
Judge Mark Bennett and Joanne Johnson (Mark, JD'75; Joanne, '00)
Jackie Bridge
Bonnie J. Campbell (LA'82, JD'84)
James Carney (JD'75)
Craig Claussen (JD'73)
Robert Conklin (JD'15)
Victor Corpuz, Esq. (JD'88)
Dr. David Wilson and Mary Curd (David, JD'74)
Neil and Lindsey Davis (Neil, JD'03; Lindsey, JD'03)
†Warren L. De Vries (JD'49)
Dr. Richard L. Deming (HDHL'14)
Sheri DiPaglia
Estate of Joseph M. Dorgan
Steven and Jennifer Durick (Steven, JD'95)
David Erickson (LA'74, JD'78)
Roger and Judith Eslick
Sheldon T. and Terry Fleck (Sheldon, JD'76; Terry, PH'74)
Danielle Foster-Smith (AS'97, JD'99)
John Gelson (JD'81)
Jeffrey and Elizabeth Goodman (Jeffrey, JD'85; Elizabeth, JD'85)
Katie Graham and Reed Rinderknecht (Katie, JD'11)
Judge James and Zoe Gritzner (James, JD'79)
Dr. Glen Halva-Neubauer
†Mr. Robert L. Hammond Jr. (JD'74)
Elizabeth Hansen
Michael and Elizabeth Hansen (Michael, JD'75)
Andrew Hayes ('73)
John and Jennifer Hilmes (John, JD'79)
Jon S. Hoak (JD'77)
James Hoffert and Susan Ford-Hoffert (James, JD'74)
Mr. William P. Hoye (JD'86)
Frederick and Charlotte Hubbell
Judge Michael and Susan Huppert (Michael, LA'79, JD'82)
Mr. Steven C. Jayne and Ms. Karen E. Shaff (Steven, JD'78; Karen, JD'79)
Jill Jensen-Welch (LA'82, MS'94, JD'03)
Dean Roscoe Jones Jr. and Serena Holthe
Joseph Kelly Jr. and Penny Kelly (Joseph, JD'74)
Peter Kitundu and Anjela Shutts (Peter, JD'00; Anjela, JD'96)
William Knapp II and Nancy Knapp (William, JD'76)
Sarah Kouri and Brad Davis (Sarah, JD'03)
Kathleen and Dave Law (Kathleen, JD'05)
Dennis G. Linder (BN'68, JD'71)
Kathryn Lindley and David Olson (Kathryn, JD'05)
Estate of William Lockhart (LA'29, HLLD'71)
†J. Locke (JD'48) and †Harriet S. Macomber Fund
Nate McCay (JD'80)
Judge Patrick McElyea and Jessica Schultz (Patrick, JD'08)
Miki McGovern (JD'80)
Joan McKown and James Brigagliano (Joan, JD'83)
Joseph and Catherine McLaughlin (Joseph, JD'85)
Amber and Jarrod Miller (Amber, JD'05)
Carey Miller and Brent Stille (Carey, JD'03)
Heidi Nebel (JD'92)
David and Maria Nelmark (David, AS'99, JO'99)
Elizabeth Nelson (JD'80)
Gerry and Mary Lou Neugent (Gerry, JD'75)
John Palmer (JD'72)
Gerald Patterson II and Colleen Patterson (Gerald, JD'92)
Roland Dale and Teri Peddicord (Dale, BN'61, JD'62)
Janet Phipps Burkhead (JD'05)
Timothy Pratt and Christie Geier-Pratt (Timothy, JD'75)
Steven V. and Joanne L. Rizzo (Steven, JD'83; Joanne, MPA'82)
Dr. Ruth Robinson (LA'71, JD'75)
Nicholas Roby and Deb Tharnish
Ryan Rohlfsen and Cynthia Erno Rohlfsen (Ryan, AS'96, JD'99; Cynthia, JD'99)
Judge S. Joseph and Lee-Ann Rubenstein (S. Joseph, JD'75)
Barbara Lano Rummel (JD'90)
Ed and Barb Sease (Ed, LA'64, JD'67)
Thomas and Julie Slater (Thomas, JD'79)
Brianna and Jordan Smith (Brianna, JD'09; Jordan, JD'10)
Mr. Michael J. Staab (JD'81)
Curtis Stamp (JD'03)
Kermit and Jenny Sutton (Kermit, JD'74, Jenny '00)
Judge Virgil Swope III and Susan Swope (Virgil, LA'74, JD'87; Susan, LA'86, MS'88)
Dennis and Karen Taylor (Dennis, BN'71, JD'74)
Mr. Johnny C. Taylor Jr. (MA'91, JD'92)
Dr. Vernon Traster (BN'69, JD'73)
Benjamin B. Ullem (LA'66, JD'69)
Kurt and Ann Marie Van Thomme (Kurt, AS'96, JD'05; Ann Marie, ED'97)
Kevin and Sharon VanderSchel (Kevin, JD'80; Sharon, MPA'79)
Rose Ann Vasquez (JD'85)
Scott Wadding (JD’10)
†Judge Mark Wernick and Nancy Entwistle (Mark, JD'75)
Dr. Carey Wimer (LA'84)
Larry F. Witte (BN'66, JD'71)
Justice Bruce and DiAnn Zager (Bruce, JD'80)
Mr. Thomas M. Zurek and Mrs. Barbara M. Zurek (Thomas, BN'70, JD'74; Barbara, MSE'90)
† - Deceased
Chancellor’s Elm Society
The Chancellor’s Elm Society honors alumni and friends who make a planned gift to Drake University. Examples of planned gifts include charitable bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts, charitable gifts of life insurance, charitable beneficiary designations, and other gift planning vehicles.
Anonymous
Brad and Sally Austin (Brad, JD'76)
Mark and Badonna Berkman (Mark, LA'83, JD'86)
Thomas Bernau (MBA'85, JD'88)
Judge Richard Blane II and Barbara Blane (Richard, LA'70, JD'73)
Mr. David L. Brown (JD'75)
John Bunz (JD'90)
James Carney (JD'75)
Cynthia Ullem Christy and Geoffrey Christy (Cynthia, JD’97; Geoffrey, MBA’04)
Craig Claussen (JD'73)
Roxanne Barton Conlin (LA'64, JD'66, MPA'79)
Dr. David Wilson and Mary Curd (David, JD'74)
Terry and Barbara Davis (Terry, JD'78; Barbara, MPA'78)
Steven and Anntoinette Despotovich (Steven, BN'79, JD'83; Anntoinette, BN'98)
Denny Drake (LA'73, JD'77)
Margret and Joseph Ferrentino (Margret, AS'06, JD'13)
Jeffrey and Cynthia Flagg (Jeffrey, JD'76)
Bruce Foudree and Suzanne Reade (Bruce, LA'69, JD'72)
Marilyn and Marc P. Franson (Marc, BN'77, MBA'77, JD'80)
John and Emily Gelson (John, JD'80)
Jeffrey and Elizabeth Goodman (Jeffrey, JD'85; Elizabeth, JD'85)
†Mr. Robert L. Hammond Jr. (JD’74)
Diane M. Henson (JD'79)
Janet Galloway Huston (JD'83)
Daniel Jacobi and A. Patricia Houlihan (Daniel, LA'76, JD'86; Patricia, JD'82)
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. James Sr. (Lawrence, ED'70, JD'01; Barbara, ED'69)
Greg and Pam Kenyon (Greg, JD'78; Pam, LA'78)
Tye and Renee Klooster (Tye, JD'03; Renee, JD'02)
William Knapp II and Nancy Knapp (William, JD'76)
Thomas and Miranda Kouri (Thomas, JD'79; Miranda, MPA'76)
George A. LaMarca (George, JD'70)
Bob and Nancy Landess (Bob, JD'62; Nancy, ED'76)
Eldon and Denise McAfee (Eldon, JD'91)
Kay and Tom McCollum Charitable Fund (Kay, MA'68; Tom, JD'68)
Joan McKown and James Brigagliano (Joan, JD'83)
Mr. Fred McNee and Mrs. Kathy McNee (Fred, JD'69; Kathy, FA'68)
Don and Beverly Muyskens (Don, JD'70)
Gerry and Mary Lou Neugent (Gerry, JD'75)
C. Utley Noble III (LA'85, JD'88)
Ms. Kim M. Olson (JD'82)
Roland Dale and Teri Peddicord (Dale, BN'61, JD'62)
Amy Peters (JD'96)
Joseph Reynolds (JD'72)
Gary Roberts (JD'76)
Dr. Ruth Robinson (LA'71, JD'75)
Judge S. Joseph and Lee-Ann Rubenstein (S. Joseph, JD'75)
Doyle and Margaret Sanders (Doyle, LA'69, MBA'72, JD'72; Margaret, JO'70)
Mr. Michael Schroeder and Mrs. Rosalie Schroeder (Michael, LA'79, JD'83; Rosalie, LA'79)
Sara J. Sersland (JD'79)
Ms. Lou Ann Simpson (BN'66, JD'68)
Lyle L. Simpson (LA'60, JD'63)
Mr. Robert L. and Mrs. Karen E. Stuyvesant (Robert, BN'69, JD'74)
Katherine Swank (JD'85)
Marsha Ternus (JD'77)
Benjamin B. Ullem (LA'66, JD'69)
James Van Ginkel (BN'76, JD'79, MBA'79)
Rose Ann Vasquez (JD'85)
Craig and Nancy Jo Vermie (Craig, JD'77)
David S. and Sara K. Walker (Sara, JD'83)
†Judge Mark Wernick and Nancy Entwistle (Mark, JD'75)
Larry F. Witte (BN'66, JD'71)
† - Deceased
Law School Contributors
Recognizing all donors who supported Drake Law School. Members of the President’s Circle and Old Main Society are noted.
# President’s Circle Member – The President’s Circle recognizes individuals and couples who provided gifts of $1,000 or more to The Drake Fund in fiscal year 2025 and designated a portion of their support to the Law School.
CLASS OF 1952
Richard E. Lee
CLASS OF 1957
Anonymous
CLASS OF 1958
Robert C. Oberbillig #
H. Richard Smith #
CLASS OF 1961
James A. Brewer #
Dwight W. James #
Richard E. Ramsay
CLASS OF 1962
William D. Jansen
Roland D. Peddicord #
CLASS OF 1963
Anonymous
Ronald M. Frykberg
CLASS OF 1964
Darrell J. Goodhue
CLASS OF 1965
Donald L. Cross
John L. Kiener
CLASS OF 1966
Anonymous
Ronald A. Brownlee #
Roxanne Barton Conlin #
Thomas Leahy
Lawrence P. Van Werden
CLASS OF 1967
John W. Baty
Edmund J. Sease #
Tobin B. Swanson
CLASS OF 1968
Jon M. Deege #
Stephen A. Hall #
CLASS OF 1969
Richard A. Allbee #
Ralph R. Brown
Russell C. Davis #
Ronald R. Fletcher #
David L. Phipps
Benjamin B. Ullem #
CLASS OF 1970
Richard A. Heininger
CLASS OF 1971
John L. Kuipers
Dennis G. Linder #
Jere C. Maddux
Larry F. Witte #
CLASS OF 1972
Thomas J. Bice
Gordon G. Bowles
Susan (Parsons) Cramer #
Christine A. Hansen
Janet (Taylor) Johnson #
Robert I. Karon #
Roger Kuhle
Stephen C. Lande
Keith E. Luchtel, JD
Ralph S. Nelson, Esq.
John C. Palmer #
Doyle D. Sanders #
Robert H. Zane
± Old Main Society Member – The Old Main Society honors individuals and couples who contributed $1,000 or more to Drake Law School in support of capital or endowed projects during fiscal year 2025.
CLASS OF 1973
Craig Claussen ±
John S. Congalton
Philip C. Gerard #
E. M. Greaves
Terry C. Hancock
Robert P. Malloy #
Robert J. McNulty Jr.
Albert P. Pacione Jr.
Mark C. Smith #
Vernon Traster ±
Michael G. Trier #
Wayne I. Wilson
CLASS OF 1974
Leslie I. Babich #
Steven Bakke #
Richard B. Clogg
Felice (Phillips) Congalton
David W. Curd #
Larry J. Eisenhauer #
Lawrence H. Fautsch
Alan E. Fredregill #
Richard C. Garberson #
†Robert L. Hammond Jr. #
Richard C. Hinson, JD #
James S. Hoffert #
Dorothy E. Kelley
Joseph S. Kelly Jr. #
John D. Lloyd #
Richard A. Malm
†John G. Mullen
Marc Powell
William F. Raisch
Curtis L. Ritland, JD #
Ralph Rosenberg #
James E. Ryan
Mary (Smith) Schilken
Robert N. Schway #
Michael S. Siddall #
Robert L. Stuyvesant #
Kermit S. Sutton #
Dennis Taylor #
George W. Wittgraf
Thomas M. Zurek #
CLASS OF 1975
Mark W. Bennett #
David L. Brown #
James W. Carney #
Patrick M. Carr
Michael W. Hansen #
Victor G. Lathrop
William D. Mahler
Gerard D. Neugent #
Timothy G. Pearson
Paul C. Peglow #
John M. Perkins
Timothy A. Pratt # ±
Ruth Robinson ± S. Joseph Rubenstein # ±
Jay T. Schweitzer #
James M. Shaker
Henry R. Veenstra Jr.
†Mark Wernick ±
William C. Whitten
CLASS OF 1976
Bradford Austin #
Phyllis (Gall) Dickstein
Sheldon Fleck ±
Patrick A. Grant
David L. Jenkins
William C. Knapp II #
Thomas J. Lovelass
Ron R. Pogge
Robert Powers #
Daniel W. Schweiker
David A. Stromgren
James C. Twedt
CLASS OF 1977
George A. Cady III #
Walter Chidester
Randall L. Clark
Dwight Dinkla #
Denny Drake ±
Matthew J. Erickson #
Jon S. Hoak ±
Alberto C. Lamorena III #
Margaret Lingreen
Michael E. Marks
Dan A. Moore
Mary C. Nelson
Marsha Ternus ±
Craig D. Vermie
Larry F. Woods
CLASS OF 1978
Jeffrey A. Boehlert
†Peter J. Coniglio
Michael J. Dally
David M. Erickson #
Steven C. Jayne #
Gary V. Johnson #
Gregory L. Kenyon #
†Wayne E. Newkirk
Georgianne M. Riley #
Jill (Rolek) Southworth, JD
Randy L. Waagmeester
James R. Westergaard #
Markham L. Zobrist #
CLASS OF 1979
Anonymous #
Jere M. Ahrens
Darnell E. Carter
Henry E. Edsill
Gerald B. Feuerhelm
James Gritzner ±
Steve A. Halbrook #
Diane M. Henson
John D. Hilmes # ±
Harlan D. Holm Jr. #
Mike Hyzer
Thomas G. Kouri
Steven J. Kuehl #
James B. Langeness #
Sara (Gunther) Sersland #
Gregory J. Seyfer
Karen E. Shaff #
Thomas P. Slater #
Raymond R. Stefani II
James E. Thielen
CLASS OF 1980
Arthur B. D'Almeida
Michael B. Devine #
Lance D. Ehmcke #
Thomas I. Henderson #
John D. Jordan #
Kent J. Lund #
Nathan S. McCay #
Michelle McGovern #
Barry S. Mueller
Elizabeth A. Nelson #
Richard A. Priest Jr.
Linda Reade #
Charles B. Sanchez
Timothy P. Schimberg
Mark R. Schuling #
James M. Sherburne
Donna E. St George #
David D. Todd
Kevin E. VanderSchel #
B. Joan (Coffman) White #
Bruce B. Zager #
CLASS OF 1981
Anonymous
John E. Billingsley
W. C. Brighton #
Kevin J. Carr
Amy Christensen
John Gelson ±
Elliot F. Hochman, Esq.
Lee P. Hook #
Nan M. Horvat
Elizabeth (Gregg) Kennedy
Robert J. Kropp
Marilyn Mueller #
Jack M. Petersen #
Glenn S. Pressman
Rob A. Royal #
Carla A. Scholten
Michael J. Staab #
Mark Warnsung #
CLASS OF 1982
Stephen J. Anderson
Don E. Brazelton
Storrs W. Downey
Michael D. Huppert # ±
Bruce J. McNeil
Martha (Grandstaff) MertzLaFollette
Ronald L. Mountsier
Kevin L. Murray
Steven Oeth
Dennis J. Stovall
Stephen P. Swinton #
Paul Wieck
Gregory Wilcox
CLASS OF 1983
Lee B. Brumitt
John D. Cleavenger
Steven M. Martin
Joan E. McKown #
Lawrence McLellan
Carol J. Moser, JD
Lynn D. Naefach
Steven V. Rizzo #
Robert R. Smith
Sara (Kincaid) Walker #
JoEllen J. Watts
CLASS OF 1984
William E. Bump
Bonnie (Pierce) Campbell #
Richard Davidson ±
Michael R. Fitzpatrick #
James B. Griffin III
Frank Harty #
Koko Head
Gary E. Lambert
John A. Nilsen Jr.
Peter H. Thrane #
CLASS OF 1985
Corinne L. Brand
Niels W. Frenzen
William R. Gade
Elizabeth Goodman ±
Jeffrey Goodman ±
John C. Heinicke
Lora (Oppenheim) Jorgensen
Kevin J. Kuckelman, Esq.
Joseph P. McLaughlin #
David McNeill
Donna M. Mendoza
Mitchell, JD
Philip T. Petti
Ann Taylor ±
Rose A. Vasquez # ±
CLASS OF 1986
Mark B. Berkman
Constance Cohen
Martha P. Crist
Alan M. Daut
Charles H. Fagen
Steven K. Gaer #
Helen M. Hall
Gayla R. Harrison #
William P. Hoye # ±
Steven J. Kahler #
David C. McCormick
Eric J. Palmer
David L. Weber
CLASS OF 1987
Robert Andeweg #
David Bolte
Susan (Madsen) Bolte
Shawn Burke
Kevin J. Driscoll
Thomas F. Klumper
James W. McGill
Sarah Pitts
Paul Scott
Virgil R. Swope III #
Maureen (Roach) Tobin
CLASS OF 1988
Todd E. Babich #
Douglas M. Beech
Thomas Bernau ±
Edward Cervantes
Victor N. Corpuz, Esq. #
Timothy J. Cummings
Jon K. Hoffmann
Thomas A. Palmer #
CLASS OF 1989
Linda (Burdt) Massengill
Sean M. McGuinness
Dan L. Mevec
Martha Shaff
CLASS OF 1990
James A. Benzoni
John H. Bunz #
Susan (Hansen) Bunz
Carolyn T. Lumbard
Jeffrey Noble
Suellen Overton
Barbara (Lano) Rummel #
CLASS OF 1991
Daniel S. Alcorn
Michael E. Gabor
Craig K. Higgins #
Tamara A. Lorenz
David L. Marner Jr.
Eldon McAfee
Merlin L. Pfannkuch
Lynette Rasmussen ±
Mitchell L. Taylor
Jeanie (Kunkle) Vaudt #
CLASS OF 1992
Neal H. Bookspan #
Erica Brown
Joseph A. Cacciatore
Henry Hamilton III
Stephen P. Kranz #
Heidi Nebel ±
Kent Nebel
James W. O'Brien #
Alan Olson ±
Gerald W. Patterson II #
Johnny C. Taylor Jr. #
Patricia (Rensink) Vogel #
CLASS OF 1993
Gary F. Baumann
Jeffrey W. Coverdell
Catherine Dietz-Kilen #
Alexander P. Galyon #
Lori (Weieneth) Geadelmann #
Jeffrey N. Karch #
Ken Parkinson
Scott S. Riemenschneider #
John M. Schwarz
CLASS OF 1994
Scott J. Levy
CLASS OF 1995
Matthew L. Benda
Paul Carter ±
Steven T. Durick #
Jay C. Helton, JD
Michael E. Norton #
Jill (Martin) Stevenson #
Thomas R. Young
CLASS OF 1996
Molly A. Amman
Judith R. Boes
Robert Buckley
Ramona (Palmer) Eason
Scott K. Green
Anjela Shutts # ±
Eric R. Thiessen
CLASS OF 1997
Anonymous
Alan K. Cubbage
Angel West ±
Carrie (Thompson) Wolf #
CLASS OF 1998
Fernando R. Cruz
David N. May # ±
Todd Wright ±
CLASS OF 1999
Jeffrey E. Boehlert #
Danielle I. Foster-Smith #
Elias S. Gastelo
Danielle (Jess) Haindfield
Matthew J. Haindfield
William Kelly
Janice J. Kerkove #
Todd M. McGuire
Cynthia Erno Rohlfsen ±
Ryan Rohlfsen ±
CLASS OF 2000
Barbara (Quijano) Decker, JD #
Drew J. Gentsch
Hayley Hanson
Peter R. Kitundu # ±
Kent D. Pearson # ±
CLASS OF 2001
Rebecca Brommel, JD
Steven E. Carr
Jason R. Cassady, Esq.
Robert W. Dixon #
June L. Owens
Daniel Rothman
CLASS OF 2002
Renee (Wiszowaty) Klooster
William Miller #
Kathleen Richardson
Andrew L. Tipton
CLASS OF 2003
Bethany J. Currie
Lindsey (Moore) Davis
Neil S. Davis ±
Elizabeth (Neugent) Dixon
Jill Jensen-Welch, Esq. # ±
Tye J. Klooster
Barry J. Koopmann
Sarah Kouri ±
Michael E. Marquess
Carey A. Miller #
Curtis W. Stamp # ±
Michael S. Worrall
CLASS OF 2004
Cory D. Abbas #
Jaclyn Hruska ± Chunping Li
Johannes Moorlach
Kendric Olson
Miya Reichwald ±
Timothy Reichwald ±
Hannah (Holl) Rogers
Sara (Nelson) Siedsma #
Mark T. Williams
Jennifer (Williams) Zwagerman
CLASS OF 2005
Benjamin W. Barlow
Nate Boulton #
Bryan Dearinger
J. Royce Fichtner
Wendy Gonzalez
Tara (Zager) Hall #
Kathleen Law ±
Kathryn Lindley ±
Amber Miller ±
Janet E. Phipps Burkhead, USA (Ret.) # ±
Kurt Van Thomme ±
CLASS OF 2006
Daniel Anderson ±
Karin Derry
Anna Mundy ±
Nathan Mundy ±
Meredith Nerem
Adam Otto
Noreen Otto
Benjamin Parrott ±
Clarissa Rodriguez
Brooke Timmer ±
CLASS OF 2007
Anonymous #
Emily Anderson ±
Benjamin D. Bergmann
Brendan Greiner
Carla (Olson) Hughes
Jill (Flaherty) Link
Candice Palen
David W. Venables
Gillian Wilcox #
CLASS OF 2008
Anonymous
Matthew H. Elias
Amanda James
Jacob R. Lofgren, JD
Patrick McElyea ±
Nicholas Platt #
Andrew Wilcox #
CLASS OF 2009
Zachary L. Brost
Maria E. Brownell
Timothy Carey
Erin Grundy, JD
Christopher Kemp
Kyle D. Krause
Brianna Smith ±
Jay P. Syverson # ±
CLASS OF 2010
Diane G. Crookham-Johnson # ±
Aaron W. Fields
Kevin Hathaway
Kimberly A. Opatz
Courtney N. Petty
Jordan Smith ±
Scott Wadding #
CLASS OF 2011
Anonymous
Matthew T. Bishop
Katie Graham ±
Catherine (Chargo) Lucas
Cory A. McAnelly ±
CLASS OF 2012
Leslie (Tweeton) Behaunek
Edward J. Connolly #
Amy A. Gandhi
Grant C. Gangestad
Devin Kelly
Jasmina Sarajlija ±
Christina Thompson
Michael Traxinger
Elizabeth Van Arkel ± Kale Van Bruggen
CLASS OF 2013
Anonymous
Samuel Berbano
Margret (White) Ferrentino #
Sydney (Kronkow) Gangestad
Sheila R. Knoploh-Odole
CLASS OF 2014
Conner L. Wasson
CLASS OF 2015
James D. Arnett
Robert Conklin ±
CLASS OF 2016
Amy (Garver) Beck
Lucas Draisey
Jefferson W. Fink
Christopher J. Jessen #
Richelle (Johnson) Mahaffey
Kelsey (Leppert) Sjoblom
Laura (McGuire) Wasson
CLASS OF 2017
Cedric D. Adams #
Jenna (Bishop) Sabroske
Mary Shelley
CLASS OF 2018
Kailey Gray-Kerns
CLASS OF 2019
Anonymous
Zachary Goodrich ±
Peter E. Larsen #
Matthew W. Monroe, Esq. #
Anne M. Reser-Moorehead
Brinet (Rutherford) Thomas
CLASS OF 2020
Tyler L. Adams
Michael J. Fitzpatrick # ± Justus Thompson
CLASS OF 2021
Andrea (Chargo) Hoyt
Joshua D. Hughes
CLASS OF 2022
Michael T. Andreski
Steffi Lee Dwyer
Andrea Hardesty ±
CLASS OF 2023
Benjamin M. Barrett
Elizabeth A. Boyer
Marcus L. Coleman #
Jack Schuler#
Kimberly A. Stephens #
Akosua S. Wiafe
CLASS OF 2024
Madalyn E. Grask #
In Memoriam
We recognize our alumni who passed away in the last year. Each of them had an impact on others and made a difference in their communities and the profession through their work and their service.
Richard L. Ambelang (BN'59, JD'61)
Robert M. Benton (LA'69, JD'74)
Michael K. Botts (JD'83)
James M. Box (JD'73)
Darron L. Brawner (JD'99)
Richard D. Casey Jr. (JD'72)
G. Norman Coder (LA'60, JD'65)
Peter J. Coniglio (JD'78)
John H. Cook Jr. (JD'74)
David H. Denboer (JD'79)
Charles D. Deppe (JD'68)
Craig D. Finch (JD'00)
Claude Freeman (JD'61)
Murray B. Gotsdiner (LA'75, JD'79)
Jerry L. Hadenfeldt (JD'73)
Melissa K. Hamma (JD'97)
Robert L. Hammond Jr. (JD'74)
Janet L. Harvey (JD'74)
Merrick C. Hayes (BN'59, JD'60)
Chad L. Hensley (JD'49)
James W. Hughes (JD'69)
L. Jay Irwin, JD (LA'83, JD'85)
Wayne L. Kern (JD'71)
Pamela R. Lee (LA'70, JD'72)
Douglas R. Lindstrom (JD'75)
Nadine E. Lujan (JD'99)
Michael P. Mallaney (JD'79)
Frederick P. Martori (JD'76)
Keith A. McKinley (JD'60)
Michael S. McLeran (JD'17)
Judge John G. Mullen (JD'74)
Gordon R. Neumann Jr. (JD'76)
Wayne E. Newkirk (JD'78)
Dr. Carl F. Nielsen (JD'57)
Gavin F. Quill (JD'11)
Kirke C. Quinn (BN'72, JD'75)
Robert R. Snyder (BN'55, JD'59)
Harry R. Terpstra II (JD'81)
Maurice Test (LA'51, JD'53)
Beth H. Trout (JD'79)
John T. Ward (LA'62, JD'64)
John C. Werden (JD'84)
Ward D. Werner (LA'70, JD'74)
James B. West (LA'58, JD'60)
Parents, Friends, and Current, Retired and Emeriti Faculty and Staff
Community members, parents of current and former students, and Drake Law faculty and staff who contributed to Law School funds.
# President’s Circle Member – The President’s Circle recognizes individuals and couples who provided gifts of $1,000 or more to The Drake Fund in fiscal year 2025 and designated a portion of their support to the Law School.
Anonymous
Karmen Anderson
Tyler Adams
James Albert (FA'71)
Jerry and Susan Anderson #
Dr. Michael and Kara Andreski (Michael, MJ'22; Kara, AS'22)
Brent and Staci Appel #
Adam Baessler
J Kara Blanchard
Willard Boyd III and Diane Boyd ± Alexandra Brennan
Sharon Brown ± Shaunarae Bury
Jill Costanzo
Elizabeth and Jared Cuddeback
Dr. Richard Deming (HDHL'14) ± Annette and Jim Dennison
Sheri DiPaglia ± Estate of Joseph M. Dorgan
Laurie and Greg Dufoe
± Old Main Society Member – The Old Main Society honors individuals and couples who contributed $1,000 or more to Drake Law School in support of capital or endowed projects during fiscal year 2025.
John D. and Beth Ann Edwards (Beth Ann, AS'99) #
Roger and Judith Eslick ± Marisa and Alan Gift (Marisa, AS'02)
Elizabeth Grant ± Rich Green
Gregory Gunnerson ± David Hanson
Andrew Hayes ('73)
R. Michael and Lorrie Hayes
Theresa Howard #
Frederick and Charlotte Hubbell ±
David and Sara Hughes
Michael Jenkins
Lisa Jepsen
Dean Roscoe Jones Jr. and Serena Holthe #
Professor Mark Kende
Professor Joseph Lenz and Professor Andrea Charlow #
Professor Russell Lovell II and Linda Lovell ±
Rebecca Lutkenhaus
F. Richard and Barbara Lyford
Hon. Edward Mansfield
Professor David and Laura McCord
Christine and Von Miller
Jeffrey Noble
Jack Norton
Hon. Brent Pattison
Nicholas Roby and Deb Tharnish #
Laura and Nathan Roling (Laura, MPA'23) #
Danielle Shelton and Eric Engstrom
Andrea Solomon
David and Sara Walker (Sara, JD'83)
Karen Wallace
Matthew J. and Melissa H. Weresh #
Todd and Martha Wesley ±
Jo Ellen Whitney
Meagan E. Wilson (PharmD’01)
Professor Ellen Yee
Businesses, Corporations, and Foundations
Businesses, corporations, associations, and foundations that contributed to the Law School Annual Fund, and/or helped support endowed scholarships, events and special programs, physical improvements, and capital projects.
This list reflects gifts made in fiscal year 2025 (between July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)
Abbvie Foundation
Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
American Fidelity
Bayer Corporation
Belin McCormick, P.C.
Dentons Davis Brown
Dickinson Bradshaw
Dorsey & Whitney, LLP
Dorsey & Whitney Foundation
Fiedler Law Firm, PLC
Gartner Inc.
Goodman/Keller, PC
Harbinger Jury Consultants
International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Iowa County Attorneys Association
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Iowa State Bar Association
John Deere Foundation
Larry F. Woods Attorney at Law
LPL Financial Advisors
McKee, Voorhees & Sease, P.L.C.
Methodist Health System
Neal and Bea Smith Family Foundation
Nyemaster Goode West Hansell & O'Brien, P.C.
Olson Law Office, P.C.
Parker Daniels Kibort
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Foundation
Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.
RSH Legal, PC
Rodney L. Hudson Family Foundation
Roxanne Conlin & Associates, PC
Sease & Wadding
Simmons Perrine Moyer & Bergman
Sullivan & Ward
U S Bancorp Foundation
Wellmark Foundation
Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C.
Windsor Presbyterian Church
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
Gifts to the Law School made in honor or memory of special members of the Law School community.
This list reflects gifts made in fiscal year 2025 (between July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)
IN HONOR OF JAMES ALBERT (FA'71)
Robert Buckley (JD'96)
Paul and Sandra Carter (Paul, JD'95)
Lindsey and Neil Davis (Lindsey, JD'03; Neil, JD'03)
Bryan and Courtney Dearinger (Bryan, JD'05)
Zachary Goodrich (JD'19)
Olson Law Office PC
Ryan Rohlfsen and Cynthia Erno Rohlfsen (Ryan, AS'96, JD'99; Cynthia, JD'99)
Kale Van Bruggen (JD'12)
Todd and Angela Wright (Todd, JD'98)
IN HONOR OF KELLY BRUHN
Dr. David Remund (JO'91, MCL'08)
Dr. Kathleen Richardson and Douglas B Wells (Kathleen, JO'76, MA'01, JD'02; Douglas B, JO'76, MCL'08)
IN MEMORY OF CLEATIE DEVINE (MSE'72)
Michael Devine (JD'80, MPA'80)
IN MEMORY OF IRA DICKSTEIN (JD'76)
Phyllis Dickstein (JD'76)
IN HONOR OF LAURIE DORÉ
Elizabeth and Ryan Van Arkel (Elizabeth, JD'12)
IN HONOR OF MATTHEW DORÉ
Elizabeth and Ryan Van Arkel (Elizabeth, JD'12)
IN MEMORY OF TODD ELVERSON (FA'78, JD'81)
Laurence and Jean Apple (Laurence, BN'79)
IN MEMORY OF MATTHEW ESLICK (AS'02, JD'05)
Anonymous
Daniel and Emily Anderson (Daniel, JD'06; Emily, AS'04, JD'07)
Leslie and Luke Behaunek (Leslie, JD'12)
Samuel Berbano (JD'13)
Benjamin Bergmann (JD'07)
Justin Bernstein
Senator Nate and Andrea Boulton (Nate, JD'05, MPA'05; Andrea, AS'04, MPA'09)
Timothy Carey (JD'09)
Kevin Collins
Robert Conklin (JD'15)
Karin Derry (MPA'97, JD'06)
Lucas Draisey (JD'16)
Marsha and Mark Ellsworth
Roger and Judith Eslick
Professor Jason and Julie Fichtner (Jason, JD'05; Julie, MPA'06)
Wendy and Sheldon Gonzalez (Wendy, JD'05)
Kailey Gray-Kerns (AS'18, JD'20)
Judge Brendan Greiner (JD'07)
Judge James and Zoe Gritzner (James, JD'79)
Dr. Glen Halva-Neubauer
Kevin Hathaway (JD'10)
Jaclyn Hruska and Chad Jacobsen (Jaclyn, JD'04)
Amanda James (JD'08)
Judge William and Marcia Kelly (William, JD'99; Marcia, MST'96)
Judge Christopher Kemp (JD'09)
Kathleen and Dave Law (Kathleen, JD'05)
Kathryn Lindley and David Olson (Kathryn, JD'05)
Erik and Dr. Jill Link (Erik, ED'03, MPA'08; Jill, PharmD'05, JD'07)
Jacob Lofgren, JD and Erin Grundy, JD (Jacob, JD'08, MPA'08; Erin, JD'09)
Justice Edward Mansfield
Justice David May (JD'98)
Judge Patrick McElyea and Jessica Schultz (Patrick, JD'08)
Judge Lawrence and Jennifer McLellan (Lawrence, LA'79, JD'83)
Amber and Jarrod Miller (Amber, JD'05)
Johannes Moorlach (JD'04)
Nathan and Anna Mundy (Nathan, JD'06; Anna, JD'06)
Mary Nehaus
David and Maria Nelmark (David, AS'99, JO'99)
Jeffrey and Amy Noble (Jeffrey, JD'90)
Nyemaster Goode West Hansell & O'Brien PC
Kendric and Abbey Olson (Kendric, AS'01, JD'04)
Candice Palen (JD'07)
Parker Daniels Kibort
Benjamin and Nicole Parrott (Benjamin, JD'06; Nicole, BN'03, MBA'13)
Judge Brent Pattison
Janet Phipps Burkhead (JD'05)
Timothy and Miya Reichwald (Timothy, JD'04; Miya, JD'04)
Clarissa Rodriguez (JD'06)
Hannah and Will Rogers (Hannah, JO'97, JD'04; Will, AS'96)
Daniel Rothman (AS'98, JD'01)
RSH Legal, PC
Jasmina Sarajlija, JD (AS'09, JD'12)
Jacinth Sohi
Brinet Thomas (JD'19)
Christina Thompson (JD'12)
Justus Thompson (JD'20)
Brooke and Josh Timmer (Brooke, JD'06)
Kurt and Ann Marie Van Thomme (Kurt, AS'96, JD'05; Ann Marie, ED'97)
Angel West (JD'97)
Whitfield & Eddy PLC
Johnathan Woodward
Sara Zeigler
Jennifer and Jay Zwagerman (Jennifer, JD'04)
IN MEMORY OF GEORGE GOEBEL (BN'59, JD'60)
Anne and Sean Goodman
IN MEMORY OF JERRY HADENFELDT (JD'73)
James Carney (JD'75)
Judge Constance Cohen and James Navis (Constance, ED'72, MSE'77, JD'86)
Wayne Wilson (JD'73)
IN HONOR OF THOMAS HARKIN
Marsha Ternus (JD'77)
IN MEMORY OF FRIEDA HOCHMAN
Elliot Hochman, Esq. and Jan Hochman (Elliot, JD'81)
IN MEMORY OF MAX HOCHMAN
Elliot Hochman, Esq. and Jan Hochman (Elliot, JD'81)
IN HONOR OF ROBERT HUNTER ('01)
Judge Richard and Christine Clogg (Richard, JD'74; Christine, MSE'76)
IN MEMORY OF JAMES JESS (MSE'70, EDS'73, EDD'77)
Danielle and Matthew Haindfield (Danielle, JO'96, JD'99; Matthew, JD'99)
IN MEMORY OF WAYNE KERN (JD'71)
Michael Holmberg and Dr. Sally Holmberg, Ed.D. (Sally, ED'63, MSE'69, EdS'83, EdD'94)
IN HONOR OF PROFESSOR RUSSELL LOVELL II
John and Emily Gelson (John, JD'81)
IN MEMORY OF ROLLAND NELSON (LA'50)
Catherine C. and James R. Dietz-Kilen (Catherine, JD'93; James, MA'95)
Lynette and Kurt Rasmussen (Lynette, JD'91)
Jill Jensen-Welch (LA'82, MS'94, JD'03)
Roger and Julie Kuhle (Roger, JD'72)
IN MEMORY OF UTLEY NOBLE JR. C. Utley Noble III (LA'85, JD'88)
IN MEMORY OF DWIGHT OPPERMAN (JD'51, HLLD'98)
Carey Miller and Brent Stille (Carey, JD'03)
IN MEMORY OF DEAN POWELL (LA'71, MPA'74, JD'74)
Ralph and Teresa Rosenberg (Ralph, JD'74; Teresa, MPA'88)
IN MEMORY OF KIRKE QUINN (BN'72, JD'75)
Michael and Elizabeth Hansen (Michael, JD'75)
IN HONOR OF KATHLEEN RICHARDSON (JO'76, MA'01, JD'02)
Samantha Thorpe and Kevin Riesberg (Samantha, JO'95)
IN HONOR OF ROBERT RIGG (LA'75, JD'77)
Jeffrey and Diane Fox (Jeffrey, JO'76)
IN MEMORY OF A. JOYCE SMITH (ED'55, MSE'81)
Helen Eddy and David McNeill (Helen, MBA'84; David, JD'85)
IN MEMORY OF ZACHARY SMITH (JO'08, ED'12, MSE'21)
Mike and Terryl Hyzer (Mike, JD'79)
IN MEMORY OF JAMES STEPHENS
Kimberly Stephens (JD'23)
IN MEMORY OF KATHERINE TENNER (ED'60)
Thomas Leahy, JD and Nora Leahy (Thomas, LA'60, JD'66)
IN MEMORY OF ROBERT THOMSON (JD'73)
Michael and Kathryn Trier (Michael, JD'73)
IN MEMORY OF MELANIE THWING (JD'15)
Jefferson Fink, JD (JD'16)
The Honorable Richelle Mahaffey (JD'16)
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