Debbie Shapiro

Debbie Shapiro is a Faculty Fellow and Director of Academic Achievement and Bar Success at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. She holds a JD from the University of Iowa College of Law and a BA from the University of Iowa. Her role focuses on enhancing students' academic skills and preparing them for professional licensing exams like the MPRE. She teaches Professional Responsibility: Skills Intensive, which covers the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, legal malpractice, and regulatory frameworks governing lawyers.

Education:

• JD, University of Iowa College of Law
• BA, University of Iowa

Research/Teaching Focus: Shapiro’s work emphasizes ethical and professional dilemmas in legal practice, integrating academic skills development with practical legal knowledge. Her courses prepare students for real-world ethical challenges and compliance with professional standards.

Grants/Awards: No specific grants or awards mentioned. Labs/Teams: None explicitly noted in the provided text.