Iowa Legal Marketing

The area that would become Iowa was originally part of the Louisiana Purchase, in which the U.S. government took part of the Mississippi Valley from the Indians in exchange for a little cash, salt and tobacco. Iowa became an independent territory in 1838 when it split from the Wisconsin Territory and joined the Union as the 29th state on December 28, 1846.

The capital of the new state was Iowa City until 1857, when it was moved to Des Moines. Today, Des Moines is also the state’s largest city, with almost 194,000 residents. Iowa City is a bit smaller, with about 62,600 people living there. The state’s population was estimated at 3,007,856 in 2009.

Iowa Legal Resources

The following resources provide lawyers and the public with a variety of legal research tools and support:

  • Iowa State Bar Association: The Bar offers its members a variety of benefits and professional discounts, including a career center, case law updates, Fastcase legal research and more. It also provides public resources, including educational pamphlets, a find-a-lawyer service and legal forms.
  • Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys: I.O.W.A. provides women lawyers with networking, continuing education and other resources to assist in their advancement within the legal field.
  • Iowa Judicial Branch: The Iowa Judicial Branch website provides a wealth of links and resources for the public and the legal community. Among other things, you can search the online court docket, learn about the courts and jury service, pay fines and research attorneys’ disciplinary records.

Resources for Legal Marketers in Iowa

Legal marketers and administrators help their law firms work efficiently and create a positive presence in the community. The following organizations provide tools to help achieve those goals:

  • Legal Marketing Association: The LMA is a not-for-profit organization that provides legal marketing professionals with the resources and up-to-date information they need to keep their firms competitive. Iowa does not have a local LMA chapter, but the International LMA offers a wealth of material to all members.
  • Association of Legal Administrators, Iowa Chapter: The ALA, formed in 1971, promotes quality management in legal services firms. To that end, it provides resources and educational opportunities, including a Certified Legal Manager Program, to its members. You can connect with the Iowa Chapter on LinkedIn.

Legal Marketing Jobs: Find legal marketing jobs in Iowa.