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Supreme Court Celebration Recognizes Drake Law School Family

Monday, April 14, 2008

Dean David Walker introduced the Law School's Alumni of the Year Award winner, Alan Fredregill, LW'75 on March 8, 2008.

"Alan has demonstrated exceptional professional achievement, consistent and distinguished service to the Law School and profession, and public service, characteristics that define a profession, and the qualities we look for in our best leaders," Walker said.

"Among his undeniable qualities, in addition to his judgment and leadership, are unfailing loyalty and true resilience, " Walker added.

Fredregill has been a partner of Heidman Law Firm in Sioux City, IA for more than 30 years. He is a member of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Iowa State Bar Association, the American College of Trial Lawyers, the Iowa Defense Counsel Association and the American Bar Association.

He has been a longtime President's Circle member and supporter of the Law School, serving on the Board of Counselors and its Executive Committee. He also was president of both the Iowa Defense Counsel Association and the Iowa State Bar Association.

Jeana Goosmann Has Been Elected Secretary of the Iowa State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

Friday, July 06, 2007

The Young Lawyers Division of The Iowa State Bar Association is an integral part of The Iowa State Bar Association and is autonomous and self-governing. It is an association of members in good standing of The Iowa State Bar Association who are not over 35 years of age or have not been admitted to practice in any state for more than ten (10) years. The ISBA YLD works to provide a program of activity designed to be of interest and helpful to young members of the Bar, provide a means for cooperation between the younger members of the Bar and The Iowa State Bar Association as a whole, and coordinate the activities of the younger members of the Bar. Ms. Goosmann will move through the chairs of the ISBA YLD to be President in 2009-2010. She will serve as an Iowa delegate to the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division.

James Redmond Honored for Pro Bono

Thursday, April 19, 2007

ISBA honors lawyers who provide access to justice for indigent Iowans. The list is compiled by ISBA Public Service Project, with the assistance and cooperation of Iowa Legal Aid Volunteer Lawyers Project, Polk County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project and HELP Legal Assistance Pro Bono Project based on information the attorneys reported to these organizations in 2006.

Jim was honored for providing 50 or more pro bono hours. The volunteers provide valuable assistance to the legal service community by doing intake, talking with clients at clinics, training and research, assisting with funding efforts, providing leadership on boards and serving as mediators and as support to the court.

Cynthia Moser Attends Iowa State Bar Association Meeting

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Cynthia Moser attended the quarterly meeting of the Iowa State Bar Association Board of Governors on March 8 & 9, 2007. Ms. Moser was elected to a six-year term on the Board in 2006 as a representative of Judicial District 3B. The Board of Governors' meeting was held in the Senate Chambers of the historic Old Capitol building in Iowa City, Iowa. A photograph of the ISBA Board of Governors' members taken on the spiral staircase in the Old Capitol was featured on the front cover of the April issue of The Iowa Lawyer.

Appellate Court Reverses And Remands MVA Suit, Jury Finds For Defendant

Friday, March 16, 2007

John C. Gray, Joel D. Vos and Patrick L. Sealey, attorneys for the defendant.

Case Name: Lester Jay Kirkpatrick v. Michael John Gilbert

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John Gray Presents At Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers Seminar

Thursday, March 08, 2007

John Gray recently spoke at the 2007 Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers Seminar in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 1, 2007. His presentation entitled, "DEATH DAMAGES IN IOWA REVISITED 2007" provided a complete overview of Iowa statutory and case law for wrongful death damages.

Dan Shuck, Lawyer Coach For Morningside Mock Trial Team

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

In only its third year, the Mock Trial Team at Mornside College is earning national recognition as one of the top Mock Trial teams in the nation.

Morningside's team will represent the Great Midwest Region of the American Mock Trial Associaton at the National Championship Tournament April 13 through 15 in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Morningside team is one of only two teams in the region to advance to the AMTA tournament.

Dan has been involved with or coaching the team for a number of years.

Dept of Interior: Evans Building to be Model for Historical Renovation

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

The United States Dept of the Interior has advised the Iowa State Historical Society that the Evans Block Building has been selected to be used in the Dept of Interior's materials on how to rehab historic buildings. An extensive series of photographs taken will be used in this regard.

Jeana L. Goosmann To Attend The American Bar Association Mid-Year Meeting

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Attorney Jeana L. Goosmann, has been selected by the Iowa State Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division Executive Council as the Iowa Delegate to attend the American Bar Association Mid-Year Meeting February 8-11th, 2007 in Miami, Florida.

Dan Dykstra Speaks At Community Events

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Dan spoke on "Giving to Community Foundations," to the Ida County Community Foundation Board and "Cultivating Charitable Intent", to the Planned Giving Council of Siouxland in November, 2006.