Amy Kretkowski

Amy Kretkowski is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Iowa College of Law, where she teaches Veterans Benefits Law. As a dedicated veterans' advocate, she has represented hundreds of veterans in VA disability and pension benefits appeals since 2011, while also mentoring attorneys through the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program. Her work bridges legal practice, education, and advocacy for veterans' rights.

• Adjunct Professor, Veterans Benefits Law, University of Iowa College of Law (2015–present)
• Veterans Law Attorney, Iowa City, IA (2011–present)
• Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (2009–2011)

Education:
JD, University of Iowa College of Law (2008)
BFA, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts (1988)

Kretkowski specializes in Veterans Benefits Law, focusing on service-connected disability claims, secondary service connection, and VA procedural ethics. Her advocacy extends to training Veterans Service Officers and drafting legal education materials for national organizations.

Scientific Awards:

• National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates, Pro Bono Advocate of the Year (2022)
• The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program, Chairman’s Award (2021)

Kretkowski actively participates in legal education and veterans' rights organizations, serving on advisory committees and leading trainings nationally. She maintains a veterans' legal clinic and contributes to policy development through her memberships.