As we come to the end of the academic year, I am pleased to share some highlights from the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative at Iowa Law. I also want to thank everyone who supported our programs, students, and collaborations. We are fortunate to work in partnership with so many amazing individuals and organizations.
Warmly, Shannon Roesler Faculty Director, Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative
Over the span of 18 events this academic year, HELI brought together more than 1,800 attendees, 98 different speakers, and 11 unique partner organizations. HELI’s programming reflected a strong commitment to collaboration across campus and community. Fifteen out of our 18 events this year were co-hosted with partners. See our full event recap here.
Join us in Iowa City on September 26, 2025 - which is Homecoming and Alumni Reunion Weekend - for a networking reception with Iowa Law students, alumni, and legal practitioners from across the region, hosted by HELI and the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law. You can register now on the event webpage.
HELI events are now approved in Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Illinois, and Iowa. This expansion is set to serve a broader community of legal professionals engaged in environmental law across the Midwest. Read more here.
HELI is proud to support 15 Iowa Law students in securing impactful summer placements. This year, more than 86% of student placements are with organizations based in Iowa or the surrounding Midwest states. Meet the students launching their environmental law careers!
This year’s jump in ranking reflects the continued momentum and growth of the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative. Iowa Law has made a notable leap in recent years—rising from not ranked to 88th two years ago, 70th last year, and continuing to climb into the top 50 this year.
Eight Iowa Law students were asked to support the American Bar Association’s (ABA) SEER Executive Order (EO) Tracking project by writing summaries of official EOs as they are issued during the start of the new presidential administration. Read about the project here.
The University of Iowa College of Law and HELI are proud to announce the 2024-2025 recipients of the Hubbell Award for Excellence in Environmental Law: Kegan Peters and Alec Goos. Learn more about them here.
Iowa Law’s Environmental Moot Court Team advanced to the quarterfinals at the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition (NELMCC) at Pace Law, highlighting the team's skills in oral argument and advocacy.
The Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative was created with the generosity of Iowa Law alumni Charlotte Beyer Hubbell (76JD) and Fred Hubbell (76JD) who recognized the urgency to address environmental issues in the state. The Hubbell gift gives Iowa Law the opportunity to make a difference.
