The Iowa State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division announced on April 8 that it will host Legal Grounds, a free coffee and networking event, on April 14 at three locations across Iowa.
Legal Grounds is designed as an informal gathering for attorneys to connect before the workday. There is no set agenda or program; participants are invited to stop by between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m., enjoy coffee, and converse with colleagues. The event aims to provide a welcoming environment for legal professionals seeking to expand their network or reconnect with peers.
Attendees can visit any of the following venues: Smokey Row Coffee Co. in Des Moines, Press Coffee in Iowa City, or Dunn Brothers Coffee in Burlington. The event allows flexibility for attendees to stay briefly or participate for the full hour.
The Iowa Bar Association promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession according to the official website. It also supports its members through resources and education aimed at enhancing practice and community service while advancing justice through legislative efforts according to the official website.
With over 6,500 lawyers and judges licensed in Iowa as members according to the official website, the association utilizes its headquarters in Des Moines for administrative operations and member events according to the official website. Governance is managed by a board of 47 members elected from judicial districts statewide according to the official website.
The association honors excellence within its ranks through awards recognizing contributions both within the legal field and public service according to the official website. As one of the oldest voluntary state bar associations in America serving more than 6,500 legal professionals statewide, it continues supporting professional growth among its members according to the official website.
