Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers

"The Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers is a private association of Iowa practicing trial lawyers formed to:-Gain greater proficiency and skill in the pleading, trial, and pursuit of all forms of litigation-Secure modern, adequate compensation for injured persons and survivors-Educate Iowa lawyers in the presentation of trials and litigation at an annual seminar-Sponsor, promote, and encourage improvement in jurisprudence which will protect the interests and rights of the parties in litigation-Foster any activity which will enhance the administration of justice throughout the state of Iowa, including the retention of the merit based system for selecting Iowa judges adopted in 1962"