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Edward M. Mansfield

Iowa Supreme Court
Biography

Justice Mansfield, Des Moines, was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2011.

Justice Mansfield was born and raised in Massachusetts. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard in 1978, and his law degree from Yale in 1982. After law school he clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

Justice Mansfield worked as an attorney in private practice until his appointment to the Iowa Court of Appeals in 2009. Justice Mansfield also has been an adjunct professor of law at Drake University since 1997.

Justice Mansfield is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, having served as Chair of the Trade Regulation Section from 2004-2006. He is a member of the Polk County Bar Association and the Iowa Judges Association. Justice Mansfield also serves on the board of directors of Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa, and is a past Chairperson of this organization.

Justice Mansfield is married and has three children. His current term expires December 31, 2020.

Professional Experience
Justice
Iowa Supreme Court
- Current
Current term expires December 31, 2020.
Adjunct Professor of Law
Drake University
- Current
Judge
Iowa Court of Appeals
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Attorney
Private Practice
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Law Clerk
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
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Education
Yale Law School
J.D. (1982) | Law
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Harvard University
B.A. (1978)
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Professional Associations
Polk County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Iowa Judges Association
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Iowa Supreme Court
Website
Court biography
Contact & Map
Iowa Judicial Branch Building
1111 East Court Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
Telephone: (515) 281-5911