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Of Particular Note:
- Graduate of 2010 Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Community Leadership Program ("CLP"). The CLP is central Iowa's premier and longest standing leadership program. Each year, a select group of emerging and existing leaders from the private, public, and non-profit sectors are selected to participate. The nine-month program is designed to raise awareness of the needs and challenges that affect the region, and enhance leadership skills with a focus on community stewardship.
- Recipient of the Polk County Bar Associations Volunteer Lawyers (PCBA VLP) Outstanding Volunteer Award for 2008
Areas of Practice:
General practice including but not limited to: - Administrative Law
- Appellate Practice
- Banking Law
- Business Law
- Family Law
- Finance
- Litigation
- Trial Law
Admitted to Practice (State):
Admitted to Practice (Federal):
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Published Cases:
- Walnut Brewery, Inc. d/b/a Rock Bottom Brewery v. Iowa Department of Commerce-Alcoholic Beverages Division, 775 N.W.2d 724 (Iowa Ct. App. 2009).
- Liberty Bank, F.S.B. v. Best Litho, Inc., et al., 737 N.W.2d 312 (Iowa Ct. App. 2007)
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Professional Activities and Affiliations:
- Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, 2010
- American Bar Association (Sections: Business Law; Family Law; Litigation)
- American Inns of Court (Blackstone Inn of Court)
- Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity
- Drake Law School Board of Counselors
- Iowa State Bar Association (Sections: Business Law; Commercial & Bankruptcy Law; Family & Juvenile Law; General Practice; Litigation)
- Iowa State Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division Executive Council, District 5C Elected Represtentative, (2004-)
- Polk County Bar Association - Co-chair Polk County Young Lawyers Divison (2009-2010)
Selected Publications, Presentations and Teaching Appointments:
- Author and Presenter, "The Key to Getting Started," National Business Institute, A Roadmap Through Divorce Proceedings Seminar, April 16, 2009
- Author (with Kevin M. Reynolds), "Some 'Unique' Defenses Applicable to Punitive Damage Claims in Iowa," Defense Update: The Iowa Defense Counsel Association Newsletter, Summer 2006.
- Presenter (with Mark Hanson), "Drug and Crime Prevention in Apartments," Iowa Landlord Association Fall 2004 Educational Seminar, Des Moi . . . [more]
Work Experience:
- Member Attorney with Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. since 2010
- Associate with Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. 2004-2009
- Professional Recruitment Committee, 2010-
- Co-Chair, Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C., Associate Professional Development Committee, 2007-2009
- Judicial Intern: U.S. District Court Judge James E. Gritzner, 2003
Education:
- J.D. Drake University Law School, with honors, 2004 (President: Student Bar Association, 2003-2004; Recipient: Drake University President of the Year Award for leadership in strengthening the character and unity of campus, 2004; Midwest Academic Scholar; James P. Irish Scholar; Recipient: Timothy N. Carlucci Award for civility and professionalism, 2004; Recipient: Martin Tollefson Award for leadership and service to the Drake University Law School, 2004; Recipient: Outstanding Note of the Year Award, 2004; Recipient: Dean's Service Award, 2004; Junior and Senior Staff Member: Drake Journal of Agricultural Law, 2002-2004; Recipient: Public Service Certificate, 2004)
- B.B.A. University of Iowa, 2001
Civic and Volunteer Activities:
- Polk County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (Board of Directors, 2009-, Vice President 2010- )
- Brown-Camp and Tone Lofts Homeowners Association (Board of Directors, 2009- )
- Iowa State Bar Association Public Service Project (formerly known as the Volunteer Lawyers Project)
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
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