The Oral History of IAJ

The final episode highlights where we've been and where we are going, looking first at the representation of women in the trial bar. You'll hear from Judge Carla Schemmel (IAJ's 28th president), Janece Valentine (IAJ's 34th president), and Roxanne Conlin (AAJ past president). Then from Emily Anderson, Amy Beck, and Eashaan Vajpeyi about the future of IAJ.

The Oral History of IAJ is a four-part series to commemorates our 50 years of protecting rights and righting wrongs.

This episode highlights one of IAJ's top priorities: lobbying and advocacy. Joining us on this episode is Bill Wimmer (past lobbyist of IAJ), Scott Brown (former IAJ executive director), and Brad Lint (former IAJ executive director), together with IAJ members and leaders Emily Anderson and Chad Swanson.

The Oral History of IAJ is a four-part series to commemorates our 50 years of protecting rights and righting wrongs. 

This episode highlights major milestones in our history, including the transition of the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association to the Iowa Association for Justice, and the creation of our practice area sections. You'll hear first from two of our past presidents; Tom Wertz and Tim Semelroth. Then from Emily Anderson, Dean Keegan, Amy Beck, Saffin Parrish-Sams, and Eashaan Vajpeyi.

The Oral History of IAJ is a four-part series to commemorates our 50 years of protecting rights and righting wrongs.

To commemorate the Iowa Association for Justice's 50 years of protecting rights and righting wrongs, we present you with a four-part series on "The Oral History of IAJ".

Our first episode is all about the founding of IAJ, then called the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association. You'll hear from two of our founding members; Marty Spellman (President from 1974-1975) and Dwight James (President from 1977-1978).