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) America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc.
2) Cedar Rapids Development Group LLC
5) Federation of Iowa Insurers
7) Google LLC and its Affiliates
8) 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.
633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20004,
633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20004,
1) AMGEN
2) ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
3) BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION
7) INVESTMENT COMPANY INSTITUTE
10) MERCK & CO., INC
11) NASDAQ OMX GROUP (FORMERLY "THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET")
12) NATIONAL CONFECTIONERS ASSOCIATION
13) NEW ENGLAND SEASONAL BUSINESS COALITION
14) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA
17) RWE RENEWABLES AMERICAS, LLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS E. ON NORTH AMERICA)
19) SUPPORTERS OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH (SOAR) FOUNDATION
20) VISTRA ENERGY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ENERGY FUTURE HOLDINGS)
515-878-7720
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA, 50392,
2025525992
440 First Street, NW, Suite 360, Washington, DC, 20001,
1) AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
4) Airport Restaurant & Retail Association
7) American Association for Justice
8) American Bankers Association
9) American Bankers Association's Card Policy Council
10) American Innovation: The AI Project, Inc
11) American Trucking Association
12) Americans for Carbon Dividends
14) Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems Intl.
15) Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
16) Bessemer Securities Corporation
17) Broadcom Inc.
18) Capital One Financial Corporation
19) Central Puget Sound Regional Transit
20) Charter Communications Operating, LLC
21) Churchill Downs, Incorporated
24) CMA CGM Group
26) Constellation Brands, Inc.
28) Crystallex
29) Diageo North America, Inc.
30) Download Fairness Coalition
33) Employment Policies Institute
34) ERA Coalition
35) Facebook, Inc.
36) FedEx
39) Genentech, Inc.
40) General Dynamics
41) General Electric
44) GovBiz Advantage, Inc. on Behalf of Aptera Motors Corp
45) GovBiz Advantage, Inc. on Behalf of Arcimoto, Inc.
46) GovBiz Advantage, Inc. on behalf of Zero Motorcycles
47) Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
49) Hess Corporation
50) Hilton Worldwide
52) Honeywell International, Inc.
53) Invest in Education Coalition
54) Iron Mountain
55) Jackson Municipal Airport Authority
59) Lytx, Inc.
60) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
63) Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy as legal counsel to Ambac Assurance Corporation
64) National Association of Broadcasters
66) NetJets, Inc.
67) New York Life
69) Port of Seattle
71) Prudential Financial, Inc.
72) Recording Industry Association of America
73) Regional Airline Association
75) Ryan, Inc.
76) San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
81) SpaceX
83) Stephens Investment Holdings, LLC
85) T-Mobile
86) TeamHealth
87) The Alliance for Lasting Liberty c/o 1st Amendment Partnership
90) The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
92) The Home Depot
93) The Northwest Seaport Alliance
94) Torngat Metals
95) Udacity, Inc.
96) United States Contract Weather Observing Association
97) United States Tour Operators Association
98) Viacom Inc.
99) Williams and Jensen, PLLC on behalf of Merck & Co., INC
100) Williams and Jensen, PLLC on behalf of Ripple Labs, Inc.
633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20004,
1) AMGEN
2) Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.
3) Bausch Health Companies, Inc.
4) BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION
9) Investment Company Institute
11) LOCKHEED MARTIN
12) MERCK & CO., INC
13) Nasdaq OMX Group (formerly "The Nasdaq Stock Market")
14) National Confectioners Association
15) New England Seasonal Business Coalition
16) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
19) RWE Renewables Americas, LLC (formerly known as E. ON North America)
21) Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation
22) Vistra Energy (formerly known as Energy Future Holdings)
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 430, Washington, DC, 20004,
2) American Bankers Association
3) American Bankers Association's Card Policy Council
4) American Innovation: The AI Project, Inc
7) Capital One Financial Corporation
8) Churchill Downs, Incorporated
10) CMA CGM Group
12) Constellation Brands, Inc.
13) Crystallex
14) Diageo North America, Inc.
16) Facebook, Inc.
18) Genentech, Inc.
19) General Dynamics
20) General Electric
22) Hess Corporation
23) Hilton Worldwide
25) Invest in Education Coalition
26) Iron Mountain
29) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
31) Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy as legal counsel to Ambac Assurance Corporation
32) New York Life
35) Prudential Financial, Inc.
36) Recording Industry Association of America
37) Ryan, Inc.
40) SpaceX
42) T-Mobile
43) TeamHealth
46) The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
47) The Home Depot
48) Viacom Inc.
633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20004,
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 430, Washington, DC, 20004,
2) American Bankers Association
3) American Bankers Association's Card Policy Council
4) American Innovation: The AI Project, Inc
7) Capital One Financial Corporation
8) Churchill Downs, Incorporated
10) CMA CGM Group
12) Constellation Brands, Inc.
13) Crystallex
14) Diageo North America, Inc.
16) Facebook, Inc.
18) Genentech, Inc.
19) General Dynamics
20) General Electric
22) Hess Corporation
23) Hilton Worldwide
25) Invest in Education Coalition
26) Iron Mountain
29) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
31) Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy as legal counsel to Ambac Assurance Corporation
32) New York Life
35) Prudential Financial, Inc.
36) Recording Industry Association of America
37) Ryan, Inc.
40) SpaceX
42) T-Mobile
43) TeamHealth
46) The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
47) The Home Depot
48) Viacom Inc.
633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20004,
1) AMGEN
2) Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.
4) Bausch Health Companies, Inc.
5) BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION
10) Investment Company Institute
12) LOCKHEED MARTIN
13) MERCK & CO., INC
14) Nasdaq OMX Group (formerly "The Nasdaq Stock Market")
15) National Confectioners Association
16) New England Seasonal Business Coalition
17) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
20) RWE Renewables Americas, LLC (formerly known as E. ON North America)
22) Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation
23) Vistra Energy (formerly known as Energy Future Holdings)
2026821280
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 420, Washington, DC, 20004,
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 430, Washington, DC, 20004,
2) American Bankers Association
3) American Bankers Association's Card Policy Council
4) American Innovation: The AI Project, Inc
7) Capital One Financial Corporation
8) Churchill Downs, Incorporated
10) CMA CGM Group
12) Constellation Brands, Inc.
13) Crystallex
14) Diageo North America, Inc.
16) Facebook, Inc.
18) Genentech, Inc.
19) General Dynamics
20) General Electric
22) Hess Corporation
23) Hilton Worldwide
25) Invest in Education Coalition
26) Iron Mountain
29) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
31) Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy as legal counsel to Ambac Assurance Corporation
32) New York Life
35) Prudential Financial, Inc.
36) Recording Industry Association of America
37) Ryan, Inc.
40) SpaceX
42) T-Mobile
43) TeamHealth
46) The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
47) The Home Depot
48) Viacom Inc.
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 420, Washington, DC, 20004,
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 420, Washington, DC, 20004,
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 430, Washington, DC, 20004,
2) American Bankers Association
3) American Bankers Association's Card Policy Council
4) American Innovation: The AI Project, Inc
7) Capital One Financial Corporation
8) Churchill Downs, Incorporated
10) CMA CGM Group
12) Constellation Brands, Inc.
13) Crystallex
14) Diageo North America, Inc.
16) Employment Policies Institute
17) Facebook, Inc.
19) Genentech, Inc.
20) General Dynamics
21) General Electric
23) Hess Corporation
24) Hilton Worldwide
26) Invest in Education Coalition
27) Iron Mountain
30) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
32) Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy as legal counsel to Ambac Assurance Corporation
33) New York Life
36) Prudential Financial, Inc.
37) Recording Industry Association of America
38) Ryan, Inc.
41) SpaceX
43) T-Mobile
44) TeamHealth
47) The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
48) The Home Depot
49) Viacom Inc.
2027832596
633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20004,
1) AMGEN
2) Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.
4) Bausch Health Companies, Inc.
5) BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION
10) Investment Company Institute
11) IQOM Strategic Advisors, LLC on behalf of Consejo Coordinador Empresarial
13) LOCKHEED MARTIN
14) MERCK & CO., INC
15) Nasdaq OMX Group (formerly "The Nasdaq Stock Market")
16) National Confectioners Association
17) New England Seasonal Business Coalition
18) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
21) RWE Renewables Americas, LLC (formerly known as E. ON North America)
23) Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation
25) Vistra Energy (formerly known as Energy Future Holdings)
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 420, Washington, DC, 20004,
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 430, Washington, DC, 20004,
2) American Bankers Association
3) American Bankers Association's Card Policy Council
4) American Innovation: The AI Project, Inc
7) Capital One Financial Corporation
8) Churchill Downs, Incorporated
10) CMA CGM Group
12) Constellation Brands, Inc.
13) Crystallex
14) Diageo North America, Inc.
16) Facebook, Inc.
18) Genentech, Inc.
19) General Dynamics
20) General Electric
22) Hess Corporation
23) Hilton Worldwide
25) Invest in Education Coalition
26) Iron Mountain
29) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
31) Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy as legal counsel to Ambac Assurance Corporation
32) New York Life
35) Prudential Financial, Inc.
36) Recording Industry Association of America
37) Ryan, Inc.
40) SpaceX
42) T-Mobile
43) TeamHealth
46) The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
47) The Home Depot
48) Viacom Inc.
633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20004,