The Iowa State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division will hold its annual Reaching Across the Bar event on May 29 at the ISBA Building in Des Moines, beginning at 4:30 p.m., according to an April 29 announcement. The gathering is intended for judges, attorneys, and new summer interns, clerks, and associates.
This free networking event is designed to help connect early-career legal professionals with experienced members of Iowa’s bench and bar. Attendees will have the opportunity to build professional relationships while enjoying drinks and appetizers in a welcoming environment that encourages mentorship and career development.
The Iowa Bar Association promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession according to its official website. The association also uses its headquarters in Des Moines for administrative operations and member events according to its official website.
The organization honors excellence through awards recognizing contributions to both the legal profession and public service according to its official website. It serves over 6,500 lawyers and judges licensed in Iowa according to its official website, supporting members as they serve clients, communities, and the judicial system while promoting professional growth according to its official website.
Governed by a board of 47 members elected from Iowa’s judicial districts according to its official website, the association provides resources and education aimed at enhancing practice standards. It advances justice by supporting legislative efforts statewide. The Iowa Bar Association is recognized as the oldest voluntary state bar association in the United States serving more than 6,500 lawyers and judges according to its official website.