Dentons and Drake University Host Annual LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic

The free event provides legal assistance to the local LGBTQ+ community.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:02pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus scene with warm, blurred shapes and pools of light, suggesting a sense of community and inclusivity at the LGBTQ+ Free Legal Clinic event.The annual LGBTQ+ Free Legal Clinic brings together law students, professors, and volunteers to provide vital legal services and support to the local community.Des Moines Today

Dentons Davis Brown, a law firm, and Drake University Law School have co-hosted the fourth annual LGBTQ+ Free Legal Clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. The event partnered law students, professors, and volunteers to provide free legal services to members of the local LGBTQ+ community.

Why it matters

The clinic aims to address the unique legal challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals by offering pro bono assistance in areas such as name changes, estate planning, and discrimination cases. It also provides valuable hands-on experience for law students to develop their skills while serving the community.

The details

The LGBTQ+ Free Legal Clinic offers a range of legal services, including help with name changes, estate planning, and addressing discrimination. Law students, professors, and volunteers work together to assist members of the local LGBTQ+ community with their legal needs.

  • The fourth annual LGBTQ+ Free Legal Clinic was held on April 10, 2026.

The players

Dentons Davis Brown

A law firm that co-hosts the annual LGBTQ+ Free Legal Clinic with Drake University Law School.

Drake University Law School

A law school that co-hosts the annual LGBTQ+ Free Legal Clinic with Dentons Davis Brown.

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The takeaway

The LGBTQ+ Free Legal Clinic demonstrates the legal community's commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ population and providing access to vital legal services. The event's continued success highlights the importance of pro bono work and community partnerships in addressing the unique challenges faced by marginalized groups.