515-242-2468
666 Grand Ave, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA, 50309, 
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I am a member at BrownWinick and Chair the firm's nationally-recognized Government Relations practice group. During the legislative session, I maintain a full-time presence at the Iowa Capitol where I serve as an "on-call" point of contact for both my clients and for elected officials on matters relating to our clients' interests.
6-10 years
Memberships & Associations:
West Des Moines City Council (At-Large) (2019-Present)
BRAVO of Greater Des Moines Board of Directors
ICON Water Trails Co-Chair
Polk County Bar Association Member
Iowa State Bar Association Member; Sections on: Business Law; Litigation; Government Practice Litigation Section Council (2012-present); Committee on Ethics and Practice Guidelines (2013-present)
State Law Resources (SLR) Board of Directors (2022-2023); Site Selection Committee
Republican Legislative Campaign Committee (RLCC) Finance Committee
Professionals for Charity Co-Founder, Director and Secretary
The United Way of Central Iowa Policy Cabinet
Metro Advisory Council
Iowa Legal Aid Foundation Governing Director (2010-2012)
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Member; Board of Directors and Former Chair (2015-2019)
West Des Moines Due Diligence Committee (2017)
West Des Moines Leadership Academy Graduate (Class of 2012-2013); Alumni Marketing Committee Member
Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute - Graduate (Class of 2014-2015)
West Des Moines Historical Society Board of Directors (2015-2018)
West Des Moines Sister Cities Commission Appointed Member (2014-2016)
Arizona State Bar Association Member (2009-Present)
Arizona Small Business Association Board of Directors and Vice President-Elect (2009-2010)
Maricopa County Bar Association Corporate Counsel Division - Director and Treasurer (2009-2010)
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a certificate in Entrepreneurship from the University of Iowa in 2004. Shortly thereafter, I received my J.D., cum laude, along with certificates of concentration in litigation, and criminal law and procedure from Creighton University School of Law in 2007. I was also the sole recipient of the David A. Svoboda Trial Advocacy award, recognizing excellence in trial advocacy.
I was admitted to the Iowa State Bar in 2007 and the State of Arizona in 2008. Additionally, I am admitted to practice law in Iowa Federal District Court (northern and southern divisions) as well as in Colorado Federal District Court.
It was a privilege to be elected to the West Des Moines City Council, in the at-large position, in 2019. I am an active member of the Iowa and Polk County Bar Associations, in addition to having served as a member of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Board and Executive Committee; the United Way of Central Iowa Policy Cabinet; BRAVO of Greater Des Moines, and the Metro Advisory Council ICON Water Trails. I am also a graduate of the West Des Moines Leadership Academy, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, and Leadership Iowa. Finally, it was an honor to have Super Lawyers recognize me as a "Rising Star" in the area of Government Relations from 2017 - 2021.
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