1. Jacob D. Bylund
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 2003
College: Iowa State University, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 2003
Practice Area: Litigation, Agricultural Law
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2. Jesse James Edward Linebaugh
Title: Partner
Law School: Duke University, Class of 2002, J.D.
College: University of Iowa, Class of 1999, B.B.A., with honors and high distinction
Admitted: Duke University, Class of 2002, J.D.
Practice Area: Complex Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation, Financial Services Litigation, Business, Business
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3. David Alan McNeill
Title: Member
Law School: Drake University, Class of 1985, J.D., with honors
College: Simpson College, Class of 1979, B.A.
Admitted: Drake University, Class of 1985, J.D., with honors
Practice Area: Civil Rights
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4. Angela J. Morales
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2001
College: Drake University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1998
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2001
Practice Area: General Practice
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5. Carolyn A. Gunkel
Title: Associate
Law School: Drake University Law School, J.D., with highest honors, 2006 Order of the Coif
College: Drake University, B.S.B.A., cum laude, 2001
Admitted: Drake University Law School, J.D., with highest honors, 2006 Order of the Coif
Practice Area: Agribusiness, Business, General Practice
Membership: Junior Staff, 2005-2006 and Executive Editor, 2005-2006, Drake Law Review.

6. Jeff Hicks
Title: Associate
Law School: Drake, J.D., with highest honors, 2011
College: U.S. Air Force Academy, B.S., Distinguished Graduate, 1999; University of Maryland School of Public Affairs, M.P.A, 2001
Admitted: Drake, J.D., with highest honors, 2011
Practice Area: Securities Law; Financial Law; Banks and Banking; Investment Banking Law
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7. Michael B. Abbott
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 2005
College: Iowa State University, B.S., with distinction/honors, 2000; University of Iowa, Tippie School of Management, M.B.A., 2005
Admitted: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 2005
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Finance and Private Equity, Financial Institutions, Corporate Governance, Bankruptcy, Financial Markets and Services, Debt & Lending Agreements
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8. Michael A. Giudicessi
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1979
College: University of Missouri, B.J., 1976
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1979
Practice Area: General Practice
Membership: Iowa State and American Bar Associations; Federal Communications Bar Association.

9. Terri L. Combs
Title: Partner
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D.
College: Southwest Missouri State University, B.S., summa cum laude
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D.
Practice Area: General Practice
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10. Mr. Kimberly J. Walker
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Iowa, Class of 1979, J.D., with high distinction
College: University of Iowa, Class of 1976, B.S., with honors
Admitted: University of Iowa, Class of 1979, J.D., with high distinction
Practice Area: Agricultural Law, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Litigation
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11. Ross W. Johnson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1997
College: Arizona State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1993
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1997
Practice Area: Litigation, Defective and Dangerous Products, Personal Injury, General Practice, Class Action
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12. Stuart A. Ruddy
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D., 2001
College: Loras College, B.A., Political Science/Speech Communication, magna cum laude, 1994
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Leasing
Membership: Iowa State and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Wisconsin; International Council of Shopping Centers.

13. Britt Teply
Title: Associate
Law School: Drake University Law School, J.D., high Honors, 2010
College: Drake University, B.S., summa cum laude, 2007
Admitted: Drake University Law School, J.D., high Honors, 2010
Practice Area:
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14. Andrew R. Anderson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 1992
College: Luther College, B.A., 1987; Australian National University, M.A., with distinction, 1991
Admitted: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 1992
Practice Area: Renewable Energy, Project Development, Finance and Gaming
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15. Adam Hertzke
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 2009
College: Iowa State University (B.S., with distinction, 2004; M.B.A., 2006)
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 2009
Practice Area: Financial Institutions Law, Agricultural Law, Government, Financial Markets and Services, General Practice
Membership: Iowa State Bar Association.

16. Nicole Nicolino Nayima
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 2007
College: Creighton University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2004
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 2007
Practice Area: Business Litigation
Membership: Iowa State Bar Association.

17. Diana L. Grimes
Title: Associate
Law School: Washington & Lee University, J.D., cum laude, 2007
College: Grinnell College, B.A., 2004
Admitted: Washington & Lee University, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Corporate Law, Closely Held Corporations, Corporate Contracts, Corporate Fiduciary Law, Corporate Finance, Corporate Formation, Corporate Governance, Nonprofit Corporations, Public Finance
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18. Todd P. Langel
Title: Associate
Law School: Drake University Law School, J.D., 2005
College: Iowa State University, B.S., 2003
Admitted: Drake University Law School, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Agricultural Law; Litigation; Environmental Law
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19. Jess Phelps
Title: Associate
Law School: Drake University Law School, J.D., 2007
College: Iowa State University, B.A., graduated with distinction, 2004
Admitted: Drake University Law School, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Agricultural Law; International Trade; Environmental Law
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20. Thomas L. Slaughter
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1979
College: McPherson College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1976
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1979
Practice Area: Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Intellectual Property
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