The Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) announced on Apr. 8 that its 2026 Annual Meeting will take place from June 22 to June 25 at the Prairie Meadows Events & Conference Center in Altoona. The event is set to bring together attorneys, judges, and legal professionals from across Iowa for four days of education and networking.
The annual meeting is an important occasion for members of the legal community to gain continuing legal education tailored to their practice areas. Attendees can choose from tracks including business law, litigation, probate, family law, elder law, criminal law, government practice, rural practice, and solo or small firm practice. Plenary sessions and focused programming are intended to provide practical strategies and timely insights.
The ISBA serves over 6,500 lawyers and judges licensed in Iowa according to the official website. The association supports its members as they serve clients and communities while also promoting professional growth according to the official website. It promotes diversity, equity and inclusion within the legal profession according to the official website.
Administrative operations for the ISBA are managed from its headquarters in Des Moines according to the official website. The association is governed by a board of 47 members elected from judicial districts throughout Iowa according to the official website.
The ISBA honors excellence through awards recognizing contributions both within the profession and public service according to the official website. It provides resources aimed at enhancing legal practice and advancing justice through legislative support across Iowa. As noted on its site, it is recognized as the oldest voluntary state bar association in the United States serving more than 6,500 lawyers and judges according to the official website.
