In the Balance

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49. Adoption in Iowa with Judge Brent Pattison Nov 13, 2024

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This month, In The Balance podcast hosts Judge Brent Pattison, Associate Judge for District 5C. He shares his perspective on the adoption process and its impact on the families involved.

Host: Abhash Shrestha
Guest: Judge Brent Pattison
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48. Everything about Iowa Court Interpreter with Chris Kunej Oct 01, 2024

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This month, the In The Balance Podcast hosts Chris Kunej, Director of the Language Access Services Office for the Iowa Judicial Branch. We talk about the important role of interpreters in the Iowa court system and what makes their role an essential service.

Host: Abhash Shrestha
Guest: Chris Kunej

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47. History of Iowa Constitutional Conventions with Leo Landis Aug 27, 2024

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This month, the In The Balance Podcast hosts Leo Landis. He is the State Curator of the State Historical Society of Iowa as well as the Museum Curator of State Historical Museum of Iowa. We discuss the people and stories behind Iowa’s three constitutional conventions. You can find more information about the 1857 Iowa Constitutional Convention” here.

Host: Abhash Shrestha
Guest: Leo Landis

46. Women Pioneers in the Iowa Judicial Branch Jul 30, 2024

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This month, In The Balance Podcast hosts Dr. Roxann Ryan. Dr. Ryan began practicing law in the Iowa Attorney General’s Criminal Appeals Division in 1980 and has been involved with numerous state agencies and legal associations. She is also an adjunct instructor at Drake Law School, Simpson College and University of Northern Iowa.

Host: Abhash Shrestha
Guest: Dr. Roxann Ryan

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45. IOLTA Grant Program with Jessica Taylor Jun 25, 2024

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This month, the In The Balance Podcast hosts Jessica Taylor, director of Boards and Commissions for the Office of Professional Regulation, which oversees a grant program that helps fund organizations that provide legal assistance to low-income Iowans with civil legal problems.

Host: Abhash Shrestha
Guest: Jessica Taylor

44. The role of a magistrate, an interview with Magistrate Christine Skilton May 28, 2024

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This month, I spoke with magistrate Christin Skilton, the magistrate in Chickasaw County. We discussed her role, her service and her motivation working for the Iowa Judicial Branch.

Host: Abhash Shrestha
Guest: Magistrate Christine Skilton

43. A Career with the Iowa Judicial Branch, an Interview with Savannah Hanning Apr 30, 2024

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This month, I spoke with Savannah Hanning, the trial court supervisor in Linn County. We discussed her career and her experiences working in the Iowa Judicial Branch.

Host: Abhash Shrestha
Guest: Savannah Hanning

42. Exploring Iowa's Legal Forms with Tim Eckley Mar 26, 2024

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This month, I had a fascinating chat with Tim Eckley, who works as the assistant counsel for the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court. We talked about the free Iowa court forms available on the Iowacourts.gov website, and how they are the essential tools for people in court without an attorney.
Host: Abhash Shrestha
Guest: Timothy Eckley

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41. Considering Law School with Anna Stoeffler Feb 27, 2024

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This month I spoke with Iowa Supreme Courts senior law clerk Anna Stoeffler. We discussed her educational journey, her decision to go to law school, and what to expect when pursuing a law career.
Host: Abhash Shrestha
Guest: Anna Stoeffler, Senior Law Clerk to Chief Justice Christensen.
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40. Business Court with Justice Thomas Waterman and Judge David Nelmark Jan 30, 2024

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Welcome back.

In this episode of in the balance we focus on the benefits of the Iowa Business Court. I spoke to Iowa Supreme Court Justice Thomas Waterman and Business Court Judge David Nelmark to discuss how the business court moves complex commercial litigation cases through the court system more expeditiously, lowering costs for litigants and the court system.

Host: Abhash Shrestha
Guest: Thomas Waterman, Iowa Supreme Court Justice
Guest: David Nelmark, Business Court Judge

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