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.
515-242-2474
666 Grand Avenue, Ste. 2000, Des Moines, IA, 50309,
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R.G. is a member of BrownWinick's Government Relations team. R.G. maintains a full-time presence at the Iowa Capitol during the legislative session, representing multiple businesses and interest before the Iowa General Assembly, the Governor's Office, and state agencies.
1) AHIP
2) Cedar Rapids Development Group LLC
5) Federation of Iowa Insurers
7) Google LLC and its Affiliates
8) Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust, Inc.
9) Iowa Association of Water Agencies
6-10 years
R.G. led the redistricting analysis of Iowa congressional and legislative districts following the 2010 U.S. Census.
R.G. Schwarm is a member of BrownWinick's Government Relations team. R.G. maintains a full-time presence at the Iowa Capitol during the legislative session, representing multiple businesses and interests before the Iowa General Assembly, the Governor's Office, and state agencies.
R.G. previously served BrownWinick's lobbying team as the Public Affairs Manager from 2014-2017. Prior to joining BrownWinick, he worked in a variety of political positions at the local and state level, including managing a multi- million dollar casino referendum resulting in a landslide electoral victory and record voter turnout. His campaign organization experience includes developing winning strategies, executing multifaceted communication plans, coordinating public and media relations, and organizing volunteer efforts. In addition to serving as a campaign consultant, R.G. led the redistricting analysis of Iowa congressional and legislative districts following the 2010 U.S. Census.
R.G. graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, earning a double major in Business Management and International business along with a minor in Political Science. While at Drake University Law School, R.G. served as a legal intern for the Iowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board where he assisted in drafting the board's advisory opinions, conducted legal research on state and local compliance policies, and investigated complaints of ethical violations by campaigns and elected officials. In 2020, R.G. received his Juris Doctor while earning a certificate in legislative practice.
1133 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 620, Washington, DC, 20036,
2) AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL
3) AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION
5) BLACKROCK FUNDS SERVICES GROUP LLC (FORMERLY BLACKROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.)
8) FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION (DBA FICO)
9) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA" FORMERLY NASD)
10) FMR LLC
11) FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.
12) FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
13) GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
16) MELLON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATE #1 (FORMERLY BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP.)
17) NATIONAL CREDITORS BAR ASSOCIATION
18) NOMURA AMERICA HOLDING INC.
19) OPENRESERVE
20) PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
21) SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION (SIFMA)
22) SECURITIZE, INC.
23) SIDEPRIZE LLC, D/B/A PRIZEPICKS
25) SWIFT, INC.
26) TD BANK, N.A.
27) TESLA, INC.
28) THE DEPOSITORY TRUST & CLEARING CORPORATION
701 8th St NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20001,
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 420, Washington, DC, 20004,
1133 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 620, Washington, DC, 20036,
2) AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION
4) AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL
5) BLACKROCK FUNDS SERVICES GROUP LLC (FORMERLY BLACKROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.)
6) CENTER FOR CAPITAL MARKETS COMPETITIVENESS, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
8) CRYPTO COUNCIL FOR INNOVATION
9) EARLY WARNING SERVICES, LLC
10) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA" FORMERLY NASD)
11) FISERV, INC.
12) FMR LLC
13) FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.
14) GEN DIGITAL INC (FORMERLY REPORTED AS MONEYLION TECHNOLOGIES INC. (MONEYLION)
17) MELLON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATE #1 (FORMERLY BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP.)
18) MERCURY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
20) PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
21) SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION (SIFMA)
22) SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION CORPORATION
23) SECURITIZE, INC.
24) SENTILINK
25) SWIFT, INC.
26) TD BANK, N.A.
27) THE DEPOSITORY TRUST & CLEARING CORPORATION
28) THE GLOBAL ATLANTIC FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
29) THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
31) WISE US INC.
515-878-7720
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA, 50392,
1133 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 620, Washington, DC, 20036,
3) AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL
4) AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION
7) BLACKROCK FUNDS SERVICES GROUP LLC (FORMERLY BLACKROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.)
8) CENTER FOR CAPITAL MARKETS COMPETITIVENESS, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
9) CHENIERE
11) COINBASE, INC.
12) COMMONWEALTH FUSION SYSTEMS
13) CRYPTO COUNCIL FOR INNOVATION
14) EARLY WARNING SERVICES, LLC
17) FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION (DBA FICO)
18) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA" FORMERLY NASD)
19) FISERV, INC.
20) FMR LLC
21) FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.
22) FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
23) GEN DIGITAL INC (FORMERLY REPORTED AS MONEYLION TECHNOLOGIES INC. (MONEYLION)
25) INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL BANKERS
26) JPMORGAN CHASE HOLDINGS LLC
27) KERN OIL AND REFINING COMPANY D/B/A KERN ENERGY
28) MELLON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATE #1 (FORMERLY BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP.)
30) NATIONAL CREDITORS BAR ASSOCIATION
31) NATIONAL INSTALLMENT LENDERS ASSOCIATION
32) OPPORTUNITY FINANCIAL, LLC
33) OVINTIV
34) PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
35) SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION (SIFMA)
36) SECURITIZE, INC.
37) SENTILINK
38) SIDEPRIZE LLC, D/B/A PRIZEPICKS
39) SMBC AMERICAS HOLDINGS, INC.
41) SWIFT, INC.
42) TD BANK, N.A.
43) THE DEPOSITORY TRUST & CLEARING CORPORATION
44) THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
46) WISE US INC.
47) ZIP CO US INC
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 430, Washington, DC, 20004,
2) ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
6) AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION
7) AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION'S CARD POLICY COUNCIL
8) AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION
9) AMERICAN CLEAN POWER ASSOCIATION
10) AMERICAN EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION COUNCIL (AXPC)
11) AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL
12) BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER ACTION
13) CANAL EDGE, LLC
14) CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
15) CARGILL, INC.
16) CENCORA, INC.
17) CHURCHILL DOWNS, INCORPORATED
20) CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
21) CRYSTALLEX
22) DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
26) FORETREX, INC. LTD (FORMERLY PACKERS SANITATION SERVICES, INC., LTD.)
27) GE AEROSPACE
28) GENENTECH, INC.
29) GENERAL DYNAMICS
30) H&R BLOCK, INC.
31) HILTON WORLDWIDE
33) HSBC TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES USA, INC.
34) ID.ME, INC.
35) INSIGHT TERMINAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
36) INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION
37) INVESTMENT COMPANY INSTITUTE
38) IRON MOUNTAIN
39) J3D LABS, INC.
41) MAPLEBEAR INC. D/B/A INSTACART
46) NEW YORK LIFE
49) PETSMART LLC
51) PROCTER & GAMBLE
52) PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
53) RYAN, INC.
54) S&P GLOBAL INC.
55) SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION (SIFMA)
56) SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES, INC.
57) SPACEX
58) T-MOBILE
61) THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC
62) THE HOME DEPOT
515-242-2468
666 Grand Ave, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA, 50309,
1) AHIP
3) Churchill Downs Incorporated
6) Federation of Iowa Insurers
8) Google LLC and its Affiliates
9) Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust, Inc.
10) Iowa Association of Water Agencies
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 430, Washington, DC, 20004,
2) ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
6) AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION
7) AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION'S CARD POLICY COUNCIL
8) AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION
9) AMERICAN CLEAN POWER ASSOCIATION
10) AMERICAN EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION COUNCIL (AXPC)
11) AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL
12) BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER ACTION
13) CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
14) CARGILL, INC.
15) CENCORA, INC.
16) CHURCHILL DOWNS, INCORPORATED
19) CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
20) CRYSTALLEX
21) DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
25) GE AEROSPACE
26) GENENTECH, INC.
27) GENERAL DYNAMICS
28) H&R BLOCK, INC.
29) HILTON WORLDWIDE
31) HSBC TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES USA, INC.
32) ID.ME, INC.
33) INSIGHT TERMINAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
34) INVESTMENT COMPANY INSTITUTE
35) IRON MOUNTAIN
36) J3D LABS, INC.
38) MAPLEBEAR INC. D/B/A INSTACART
43) NEW YORK LIFE
46) PETSMART LLC
48) PROCTER & GAMBLE
49) PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
50) RYAN, INC.
51) S&P GLOBAL INC.
52) SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION (SIFMA)
53) SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES, INC.
54) T-MOBILE
57) THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC
58) THE HOME DEPOT
701 8th St NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20001,
701 8th St NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20001,
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 420, Washington, DC, 20004,
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 420, Washington, DC, 20004,