Crystal Pound

Crystal Pound serves as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Iowa College of Law while practicing as an attorney at JD Legal Planning PLLC in Fargo, ND, specializing in elder law, estate planning, probate litigation, and trust law.

Her academic credentials include:

• BA from Minnesota State University Moorhead (2011)
• JD from the University of Iowa College of Law (2016)

Her professional expertise centers on elder law, estate planning, and trust administration, complemented by constitutional law advocacy through community education initiatives targeting Fourth Amendment rights for youth of color.

Notable recognitions:

• Super Lawyers Rising Star (2018-2022)
• Boyd Service Award for community commitment
• Philip G. Hubbard Human Rights Award

She co-founded Justice101, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on constitutional rights education for students and young persons of color, demonstrating sustained civic engagement beyond traditional academic roles.