The Hubbell Gift

The Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative (HELI) is generating opportunities for the College of Law to deepen and broaden its engagement with environmental issues in Iowa and beyond. 

HELI was created by the vision and generosity of Law Alumni Charlotte Beyer Hubbell (76JD) and Fred Hubbell (76JD) who committed the gift to establish this program. The gift, which is the largest in Iowa Law history, is intended 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.

HELI's Strategic Focus Areas

The HELI team focuses on efforts and programs that build upon successes in the following areas: 

Supporting and Expanding Student Experiences

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HELI expands experiential opportunities for future environmental leaders

Friday, May 16, 2025
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Iowa Law Awards 2025 Hubbell Award for Excellence in Environmental Law

Saturday, May 10, 2025
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Iowa Law Environmental Moot Court Team Advances to Quarterfinals at National Competition

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Continuing the legacy of environmental law

Iowa Law is a proud Constituent Law School of the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law. 

Learn more about this designation.

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Upcoming Events and Programming

2026 Environmental Legislative Updates

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Join the Environmental Law Society for a preview of the 2026 Iowa state legislative session, featuring insights from the president and CEO of Advocacy Strategies, a government relations and media consulting firm, and the senior director of policy and programs at the Iowa Environmental Council (IEC). The briefing will include an overview of key environmental and energy policy, land and water initiatives expected in the upcoming legislative session. This discussion will also introduce attendees to...

2025 Environmental Law Seminar

Thursday, November 20, 2025 (all day)
Boyd Law Building

Engage yourself in the 2025 Environmental Law Seminar, a dynamic CLE program navigating the intricacies of environmental law and its broader impact. Register today and propel your practice forward by being a pioneer in environmental law's evolution in Iowa.

REGISTRATION FEES
The fees below represent the standard registration rates. After November 16, a $50 late fee will be added (law students and ISBA CLE season pass holders are excluded).ISBA Members or Non-ISBA Members (Over 5 Years of Practice)...

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Student Stories: Reflections on Summer Environmental Law Internships

Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:45pm to 1:15pm
Boyd Law Building

Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative and the Iowa State Bar Association for a dynamic session spotlighting Iowa Law students who spent their summer immersed in environmental law and policy work across the state, region, country, and world! Through 3–5 minute lightning talks, these future environmental leaders will share insights from their internships—from litigation and advocacy to research and regulatory practice. This session highlights the real-world impact of HELI’s experiential...

HELI Faculty and Staff

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Jennifer Terry, JD

Title/Position
Director, Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative
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Blake Rupe

Title/Position
Program Director, Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative
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Shannon Roesler

Title/Position
Faculty Director, Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative, Moderator