Amy S. Beattie, born Des Moines, Iowa, June 3, 1958; admitted to bar, 1983, Iowa; 1988, Louisiana. Preparatory education, Los Angeles Baptist College (B.A., 1980); Tulane University of Louisiana (M.B.A., 1989); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 1983). Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; Louisiana State Bar Association. E−Mail: Amy S. Beattie
David E. Brick, born Des Moines, Iowa, December 23, 1971; admitted to bar, 1998, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa. Preparatory education, Boston College (B.A., 1994); legal education, University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1998). Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; American Bar Association. E−Mail: David E. Brick
James E. Brick, born Des Moines, Iowa, June 15, 1939; admitted to bar, 1969, Iowa; 1989, Nebraska; also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Maryland (B.A., 1967); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 1969). Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association (Sections: Labor and Employment Law; Environmental and Natural Resources Law); Nebraska State Bar Association. E−Mail: James E. Brick
Matthew S. Brick, born Des Moines, Iowa, October 2, 1972; admitted to bar, 2001, Iowa; 2001, Nebraska; 2001, Minnesota; 2001, District of Columbia; also admitted to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eighth Circuits; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Iowa (B.S., with honors, 1995); legal education, University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with high distinction, 2000). Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; Nebraska State Bar Association; Minnesota State Bar Association; The District of Columbia Bar; American Bar Association. E−Mail: Matthew S. Brick
Steven P. Brick, born Des Moines, Iowa, June 23, 1967; admitted to bar, 1993, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, Creighton University (B.A., 1990); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 1992). Fraternity: Delta Theta Phi. Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; American Bar Association; Iowa Association for Justice; American Inns of Court (Barrister, C. Edwin Moore Inn of Court). E−Mail: Steven P. Brick
Stephanie L. Brick-Drey, born Des Moines, Iowa, December 9, 1966; admitted to bar, 1992, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Notre Dame (B.A., with honors, 1989); legal education, University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with distinction, 1992). Fraternity: Phi Delta Phi. Honor Society: Pi Sigma Alpha. Iowa Law Review, 1990-1991. Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; American Bar Association. E−Mail: Stephanie L. Brick-Drey
Patrick T. Burk, born Waterloo, Iowa, July 19, 1965; admitted to bar, 1992, Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Northern Iowa (B.A., 1989); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 1992). Member: Polk County Bar Association (Ethics Committee, 2005-2010); Iowa State Bar Association. E−Mail: Patrick T. Burk
Kenneth L. Butters, born Oelwein, Iowa, June 25, 1945; admitted to bar, 1971, Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Northern Iowa; University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1968); legal education, University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with distinction, 1971). Member: Iowa State Bar Association. E−Mail: Kenneth L. Butters
Erin M. Clanton, born Des Moines, Iowa, June 16, 1979; admitted to bar, 2005, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Iowa (B.S., 2002); legal education, Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 2005). Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association. E−Mail: Erin M. Clanton
Paul A. Drey, born Storm Lake, Iowa, September 18, 1966; admitted to bar, 1992, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Notre Dame (B.A., Government, 1989); legal education, University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1992). Honor Society: Phi Beta Kappa. Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association (Co-Chair, Justice For All Committee, 1994-1996; Sections: Real Estate and Title Law; Bankruptcy; Health Law); American Bar Association. E−Mail: Paul A. Drey
Thomas L. Flynn, born Mitchell, South Dakota, February 24, 1946; admitted to bar, 1972, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, Morningside College (B.A., with honors, 1968); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., with honors, 1972). Drake Law Review, 1971-1972. Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; American Bar Association. Fellow: American College of Bankruptcy. E−Mail: Thomas L. Flynn
Douglas A. Fulton, born Waterloo, Iowa, December 18, 1957; admitted to bar, 1986, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Northern Iowa (B.A., 1980); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., with honors, 1985). Member: Iowa State Bar Association; American Bar Association. E−Mail: Douglas A. Fulton
Nolden Gentry, born Rockford, Illinois, August 30, 1937; admitted to bar, 1964, Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Iowa (B.S., 1960); legal education, University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1964). Fraternity: Phi Delta Phi (Treasurer, 1962-1963; President, 1963-1964). Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1964-1965. Assistant Attorney General, Iowa, 1965-1966. State Board of Public Instruction, 1968-1970. Board of Directors: Des Moines Independent School District, 1970-1983; President, 1974-1975; 1982-1983; Delta Dental Plan of Iowa, 1971-; Firstar Bank Des Moines, N.A., 1976-1996; Simpson College, 1987-1991; Iowa Public Television Foundation, 1987-1993; MidAmerican Energy Holding Company, 1989-1999; Des Moines Skywalk Commission, 1991-1996; Bankers Trust Co., 1996-; Racing Association of Central Iowa, 2002-. Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association. E−Mail: Nolden Gentry
Michael W. Heilman, born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 4, 1988; admitted to bar, 2014, Iowa; 2015, Nebraska; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa. Preparatory education, Iowa State University (B.A., 2010); legal education, University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2013). Member: Iowa State Bar Association; Nebraska State Bar Association; American Bar Association. E−Mail: Michael W. Heilman
Brooke S. Jacobs, born Wheaton, Illinois, September 21, 1982; admitted to bar, 2007, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, Marquette University (B.A., 2004); legal education, Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 2007). Member: Iowa State Bar Association; Polk County Women Attorneys. E−Mail: Brooke S. Jacobs
Daniel P. Kresowik, admitted to bar, 2006, Iowa; 2007, Illinois. Preparatory education, University of Iowa (B.A., Psychology/Minor in Business Administration, 2003); legal education, University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2006). E−Mail: Daniel P. Kresowik
Brian J. Laurenzo, born Des Moines, Iowa, July 19, 1961; admitted to bar, 1988, Illinois; 1991, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Eighth Circuits; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; U.S. District Courts, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois and Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa; registered before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Preparatory education, Iowa State University (B.S., Construction Engineering, 1984); legal education, DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1988). Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association (Chair, Intellectual Property Law Section, 2000-2001); Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association (President, 1995-1996). E−Mail: Brian J. Laurenzo
Thomas J. Levis, born Chariton, Iowa, January 20, 1953; admitted to bar, 1977, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, Drake University (B.A., 1974); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 1977). Board of Directors, First Bank, Iowa, 1999-2009. Member: Polk County Bar Association (Bench and Bar Committee); Iowa State Bar Association (Alternative Dispute Resolution Council); American Bar Association; Iowa Association for Justice; American Association for Justice. E−Mail: Thomas J. Levis
Billy J. Mallory, born Natchez, Mississippi, March 5, 1973; admitted to bar, 2001, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Iowa (B.S., 1995); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 1998). Member: Iowa State Bar Association. E−Mail: Billy J. Mallory
Eldon L. McAfee, born Atlantic, Iowa, March 23, 1955; admitted to bar, 1991, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, Iowa State University (B.S., 1977); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 1991). Member: Iowa State Bar Association (Chairman, Agricultural Law Section, 1996-1997; 2004-2005). E−Mail: Eldon L. McAfee
Maggie H. McCann, born Harlan, Iowa, November 20, 1978; admitted to bar, 2005, Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Iowa (B.A., Elementary Education, 2001); legal education, University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2005). Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; Nebraska State Bar Association. E−Mail: Maggie H. McCann
Brock A. Menold, born Dunlap, Illinois, November 20, 1982; admitted to bar, 2014, Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Illinois Springfield (B.A., Business and Management/Minor in Economics); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 2013). Dean's List, 2012-2013. Member: Iowa State Bar Association. E−Mail: Brock A. Menold
James E. Nervig, born Grinnell, Iowa, October 22, 1950; admitted to bar, 1976, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, Central College (B.A., 1973); University of Iowa (M.B.A., 1976); legal education, University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1976). Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association (Legal Forms Committee); American Bar Association. E−Mail: James E. Nervig
Rush C. Nigut, born Wurzburg, Germany, November 16, 1968; admitted to bar, 1994, Iowa. Preparatory education, Simpson College (B.A., 1991); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 1994). Honor Society: Epsilon Sigma. Honoree, 40 Under 40, Des Moines Business Record. Des Moines Leadership Institute. Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; American Bar Association. E−Mail: Rush C. Nigut
Dennis P. Ogden, born Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 14, 1957; admitted to bar, 1982, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, Iowa State University (B.A., with distinction, 1979); legal education, University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with distinction, 1982). Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; American Bar Association; Trucking Industry Defense Association. E−Mail: Dennis P. Ogden
Matthew R. O'Hollearn, born Des Moines, Iowa, October 24, 1982; admitted to bar, 2009, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Iowa (B.S., Political Science, 2006; B.B.A., 2006); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 2009). Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; American Bar Association. E−Mail: Matthew R. O'Hollearn
Allison M. Steuterman, born Des Moines, Iowa, November 18, 1978; admitted to bar, 2004, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, Truman State University (B.A., English/Minor in Biology, 2001); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 2004). Opperman Scholar, 2001-2004. Drake Law Review, 2002-2004. Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; American Inns of Court (Blackstone Inn of Court). E−Mail: Allison M. Steuterman
Jessica L. Susie, born Spencer, Iowa, June 8, 1982; admitted to bar, 2011, Iowa; also registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Preparatory education, Iowa State University (B.S., 2004); legal education, University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2011). Order of the Coif. Member: Iowa State Bar Association; Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association. E−Mail: Jessica L. Susie
Julia L. Vyskocil, born Corunna, Michigan, May 16, 1981; admitted to bar, 2008, Iowa; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Preparatory education, Michigan State University (B.S., Agricultural Communications, 2004); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 2008). Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association. E−Mail: Julia L. Vyskocil
Sarah Wendler, born Fairmont, Minnesota, November 3, 1986; admitted to bar, 2015, Iowa. Preparatory education, Iowa State University (B.S., Biology, 2010); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., 2014). Member: Polk County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; American Bar Association. E−Mail: Sarah Wendler
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Melissa Mitchell, born Lafayette, Louisiana, July 30, 1992; admitted to bar, 2021, Iowa; also registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Preparatory education, Mississippi State University (B.S., Biological Sciences, 2013); University of Mississippi Medical Center (M.S., Biomedical Science, 2017); legal education, Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (J.D., 2021). Member: Iowa State Bar Association; Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association. E−Mail: Melissa Mitchell
Andrew Morgan, born Peru, Illinois, June 15, 1992; admitted to bar, 2018, Iowa. Preparatory education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., Political Science, 2014); legal education, Drake University Law School (J.D., Intellectual Property Law Certificate, 2017). E−Mail: Andrew Morgan