Good afternoon! Quick reminder for all we have planned this weekend and hope you will join us!
For those joining us for the DEI reception at the Courtyard Marriott a quick detail update. There will be an open bar and appetizers from 4:00-5:00 PM. At 5:00 PM there will be remarks by Neda Barrett, Julie Ralston Aoki and JGRJ student leaders, and Dean Washburn. At the conclusion of the remarks and awards, we would love for you to continue your socialization and will ask for you to go to the first floor where there are wonderful areas to do so. We will need to have time to reset the 6th floor space for the reunion receptions that start at 6:30 PM. Please feel free at 6:30 to come back up and celebrate with the reunion alumni.
Here is the list of events!
Friday, October 28th – Location BLB
- 12:30 PM – Informal Lunch with Law Students - Everyone is welcome!
- This is an informal opportunity for returning alumni to connect with current law students during lunch. Tables will be set up with practice areas noted with alumni participating at each area. This is a great opportunity to ask questions/advice of alumni. They are excited to connect! Lunch will be catered and we hope you will attend!
Friday, October 28th – Location 225 BLB – 2 HOUR CLE
- 2:00-3:00 PM - Attorney Wellness: Achieving Well-Being in Challenging Times - Kate Moreland presenting - 1997 JD
- Acknowledging the importance of well-being in the workplace is more important than ever. The reality of burnout, the great resignation, and quiet quitting are directly related to well-being and whether people are languishing or flourishing. Leaders must be a champion for well-being within their organization to help support a positive culture for a thriving workforce as we navigate our new world. It requires listening, vulnerability, courage, and empathy on the part of leaders. Lawyers are especially at risk of compassion fatigue and secondary trauma, so they must model the way and ensure they are addressing their own well-being. Whether it is remote or hybrid work, reintegration or dealing with the collective trauma of the past two years, people need new skills and support to thrive. In this session, participants will learn mindfulness tools to address burnout, compassion fatigue and anxiety.
- 3:00-4:00 PM D.C. insider Called into the Spotlight - Tom Wickham presenting - 1994 JD
- Tom Wickham (BA 90, JD 94), former Parliamentarian of the U.S. House of Representatives, had announced his retirement after a 25-year career in 2020 but agreed to one last assignment - the electoral count of January 6, 2021. Join Tom as he reflects on his career advising our nation’s top lawmakers from Gingrich to Pelosi and his experiences on January 6, 2021 including a stint on the witness stand in a high-profile criminal trial. As Congress’s former “umpire”, Tom will discuss the ethical and professional challenges that come with being a nonpartisan official in these increasingly polarized times.
Friday, October 28th – Location Courtyard Marriott Iowa City University Heights (across from Kinnick Stadium off Melrose) – 6th Floor
- 4:00-5:30 PM – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Reception -
- Socialize with current students, faculty, staff, and alumni to connect and celebrate diversity at Iowa Law. Remarks from Dean Washburn will start at 5:00 PM, followed by an update on the DEI initiatives at the College of Law by Neda Barrett. The event will conclude with the presentation of the inaugural Iowa Law DEI Award recipients. The awards were designed to recognize current full-time students, faculty and staff who have made distinctive contributions that improve diversity and inclusion at Iowa Law. To learn more about the awards those being recognized please refer to our website: https://law.uiowa.edu/news/2022/05/inaugural-law-dei-award-recipients-announced. PLEASE RSVP to me if you plan on joining us for this event.
Saturday, October 29th – Location BLB
- Pregame cookout from Noon to 2:00 PM (Iowa vs Northwestern)
Sunday, October 30th – Location Hancher Stanley Café
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Alumni Awards – Farewell Brunch
- This year's recipients are as follows:
- Ozan Varol (07JD) – College of Law’s Emerging Leader
- Justice Rita Garman (68JD) – College of Law’s Alumni Service Award
- Judge Sharon Soorholtz Greer (82JD) – Iowa Law Review Alumni Achievement Award
- Carol Havemann Lynch (72JD) – College of Law’s Alumni Achievement Award
PLEASE RSVP to me if you plan on joining us for this event.
I look forward to having you join us!
Best,
Pam Funke
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, College of Law
187 Boyd Law Building, Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Office: 319-335-9158
https://law.uiowa.edu/alumni
