Generating opportunities for the College of Law to deepen and broaden its engagement with environmental issues in Iowa and beyond.

About the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative

HELI seeks to create an active forum for interdisciplinary engagement on important environmental issues, support law students and curriculum, and ultimately strengthen the environmental law bar in Iowa.

Upcoming HELI Events

 A goal of the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative is to host high quality and impactful events and programming. Listed here are events that are coming soon. 

You can find more information about each event on the "Events and Programming" page.

Upcoming HELI Events

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Law and Legacy: A Reception with the Next Generation of Lawyers

Friday, September 26, 2025 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Courtyard Iowa City University Heights
This unique twist on a networking reception will convene Iowa Law students, alumni, and legal practitioners from the region to kick-off Homecoming Weekend in Iowa City. Join us for engaging sessions with students, as they share their aspirations and build valuable relationships with those already working across the legal spectrum.This event is free but registration is required: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0oLyBbMQENHyMdgThis year’s event also marks a special milestone—the 25th...
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The Private Sector and the Planet: Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Corporate Governance and Reporting

Monday, September 29, 2025 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative, Vanderbilt Law School’s Private Climate Governance Lab, and the Tippie Social Impact Community for the kickoff of The Private Sector and the Planet speaker series. The first talk in this series is a fireside chat with Jill Sanchez, Vice President of Financial Reporting at Deere & Company. VP Sanchez will give a talk on:"Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Corporate Governance and Reporting"As businesses strive to meet changing stakeholder...
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Waters of the United States: POTUS, SCOTUS, WOTUS, and the Politics of a National Resource with Royal C. Gardner

Friday, October 10, 2025 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Join Royal C. Gardner, the Professor of Law, Hugh F. Culverhouse Chair, and Director of the Stetson Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy at Stetson Law, when he discusses his new book Waters of the United States: POTUS, SCOTUS, WOTUS, and the Politics of a National Resource, published by Island Press. In 2023, the Supreme Court made one of its most devastating rulings in environmental history in Sackett v. EPA. By narrowing the legal definition of ‘waters of the United States’ (WOTUS), the...
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Our 2024 - 2025 Recap

HELI had an incredible year! Here are some highlights from our Initiative.

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1800 +

Attendees at our events

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In the Top 50 Best Environmental Law Schools

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About Iowa Law's Expanding Environmental Law Program

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HELI expands experiential opportunities for future environmental leaders

Friday, May 16, 2025
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HELI welcomes New York Times reporter, authors, and scholars to Iowa Law this Spring

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Iowa Law honored for dedicated commitment to environmental, natural resources, and energy law

Thursday, January 16, 2025
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Iowa Law is a proud Constituent Law School of the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law. 

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Explore Past HELI Events

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Past Events

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Past Events By Category

Recent HELI News and Updates

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New Iowa Law initiative supports students in environmental law

Thursday, October 27, 2022
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The University of Iowa College of Law launched the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative for environmental law students, after receiving a $5 million donation.
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UI College of Law launches new environmental initiative after receiving $5 million donation

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Discussion panel about solar energy in Iowa hits the University of Iowa campus

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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