How Iowa Legal Aid's Health and Law Project Is Working

THE Volume 69 Number 1 January 2009

Combining law and medicine – How Iowa Legal Aid’s Health and Law Project is working ALSO IN THIS ISSUE • ERISA, part two • Should blawging or blogging be in your future? • Sioux City attorney doubles as mom, Army soldier • Bar Foundation 2007-08 Annual Report

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Honoring those who have died At its regular quarterly meeting in December, the ISBA Board of Governors unanimously passed the following resolution honoring those members who have died in the past year or so. (Editor’s Note: If you know of members who died in 2008 and are not listed here, please let us know. Contact Mary Hill, membership director, at [email protected], or 515-697-7870) RESOLUTION WHEREAS: The following individuals have served the legal profession with dignity and honor, and WHEREAS: They have been faithful stewards in upholding the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Iowa, and WHEREAS: They have been supportive members of The Iowa State Bar Association, and WHEREAS: They have unselfishly responded to any requests made of them to further the cause of the legal profession in the State of Iowa, now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That we pause for a moment of silence to honor their passing from this life into eternity. Signed this 2nd day of December, 2008.

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CONTENTS THE IOWA LAWYER Honoring those who’ve died ...... 2 Bar Foundation Annual Report ....Centerspread Volume 69 Number 1 January 2009 President’s Letter: The importance Apply for 2009-10 ISBA Published at 625 East Court of volunteering – Moore ...... 4 committees, sections...... 19 Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Steve Boeckman, Editor Marrying medicine and law promises Committee, section application form ...... 20 515-697-7869 cure for body and mind ...... 6 Duties, responsibilities of Regis Catholic wins middle school committees, sections...... 21 mock trial championship ...... 7 Reflections from an Iowa lawyer-soldier ...... 24 ERISA disability claims: Structuring Transitions ...... 25 claimants’ arguments – Brown ...... 8 Kudos ...... 25 Foundation board suspends THE IOWA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION grant approvals ...... 11 Admission on Motion ...... 25 OFFICERS 2008-2009 Judge Huitink retires (photo & caption)...... 12 Classifieds ...... 26 President, Dan Moore President-Elect, Jane Lorentzen 2008 Tax School door It takes a village to support a soldier – Vice President, Frank Carroll prize winners (photo & caption) ...... 12 one woman’s story – Finken ...... 28 Immediate Past President, Joel Greer Executive Director, Dwight Dinkla To blog where no lawyer Around the Bar has blogged – Weresh ...... 13 THE IOWA LAWYER Iowa Academy elects new officers ...... 25 (ISSN 1052-5327) is published monthly by The Iowa State CLE seminars ...... 14 Bar Association, 625 East Court, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. Nyemaster Goode opens Subscription included in membership fee. Non-members, eastern Iowa office ...... 25 Volume 69 Number 1 January 2009 $30 per year. Periodicals postage paid at Des Moines, Iowa. THE Postmaster: Send address changes to The Iowa Lawyer, 625 East Court, Des Moines, IA 50309.

The Iowa Lawyer is printed by Colorfx, 10776 Aurora Ave., Des Moines, IA 50322. Telephone (515) 270-0402. ABOUT THE COVER Art Director: Melissa Thompson Iowa Legal Aid staff attorney, Charles Hill, Combining law Classified Advertising and medicine – and Health and Law Project medical champion, Qualifying ISBA members – 2 months free; $75 thereafter Dr. Bery Engrebretson, discuss a patient’s possi- Non-members – $110 for 100 words per insertion. How Iowa See classified section for details. ble legal issues in the examining room of one For Display Advertising Rates Legal Aid’s of Des Moines’ Primary Health Care facilities. Contact David R. Larson (515) 440-2810; or write: Health and The Iowa Lawyer, c/o Larson Enterprises, 909 50th St., Iowa Legal Aid’s Health and Law Project seeks West Des Moines, IA 50265. Law Project to bring together medicine and law to improve Communicating with The Iowa Lawyer online: is working low-income Iowans’ lives by addressing the legal Send your comments and Letters to the Editor to ALSO IN THIS ISSUE problems that affect their health. Presently the [email protected]. Please include your daytime phone v ERISA, part two number should we need to contact you with an answer or for v Should blawging or blogging project is working with medical facilities in four verification. Executive Director Dwight Dinkla’s electronic be in your future? v Sioux City attorney doubles mail address is [email protected]. Assistant Executive as mom, Army soldier areas of the state — Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Director Harry Shipley’s address is [email protected]. v Bar Foundation 2007-08 Annual Report Ottumwa and Sioux City. Read more about the project on page 6. Iowa State Bar Association Board of Governors

OFFICERS: DISTRICT 3B DISTRICT 7 Dan Moore, President Patrick Murphy LeMars 712-546-8844 Alan Bohanan Iowa City 319-351-5335 Sioux City 712-252-0020 Barb Orzechowski Sioux City 712-252-1866 Jerry Van Scoy Clinton 563-242-2827 Jane Lorentzen, President-Elect Cynthia Moser Sioux City 712-255-8838 Robert Waterman Davenport 563-324-3246 Des Moines 515-244-0111 DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 8A Frank Carroll, Vice President Dean Jennings Council Bluffs 712-256-1400 Richard Gaumer Ottumwa 641-682-7579 Des Moines 515-288-2500 Alan Anderson Logan 712-644-2485 John Morrissey Fairfield 641-472-3144 Dwight Dinkla, Secretary DISTRICT 5A DISTRICT 8B Des Moines 515-697-7867 John Powell Perry 515-465-4641 Artemio(Mio)Santiago Fort Madison 319-372-7774 Joel Greer, Immediate Past President Marshalltown 641-752-5467 DISTRICT 5B IOWA JUDGES ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE: Arnold (Skip) Kenyon Creston 641-782-7007 Honorable Nancy Baumgartner DISTRICT 1A Immediate Past President I.J.A. Brendan Quann Dubuque 563-557-8400 DISTRICT 5C William Werger Manchester 563-927-5920 Guy Cook Des Moines 515-245-4300 LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL: Connie Diekema Des Moines 515-288-0145 James Carney Des Moines 515-282-6803 DISTRICT 1B Susan Ekstrom Des Moines 515-243-6395 David Roth Waterloo 319-233-6163 ABA DELEGATES: Emily Gould Chafa Des Moines 515-243-2980 Timothy Sweet Reinbeck 319-345-6496 David L. Brown Des Moines 515-244-2141 X1642 Alan Olson Des Moines 515-271-9100 DISTRICT 2A Mark Godwin Des Moines 515-283-4130 Diane Kutzko Cedar Rapids 319-365-9461 Philip Garland Garner 641-923-3792 Mark Hansing Des Moines 515-288-3667 YLD OFFICERS: Karl Nelson Shell Rock 319-885-4346 Alice Helle Des Moines 515-242-2400 Matthew McDermott, President DISTRICT 2B Edward Johnson Des Moines 515-246-5835 Des Moines 515-283-4643 Thomas Cahill Nevada 515-382-6571 Eric Turner West Des Moines 515-245-9509 Jeana Goosmann, President-Elect Tito Trevino Fort Dodge 515-955-2266 Lu Ann White Des Moines 515-244-0177 Sioux City 712-255-8838 Lynn Wiese Iowa Falls 641-648-4261 DISTRICT 6 Eric Bidwell, Secretary DISTRICT 3A Nancy Burk Toledo 641-484-2394 Marshalltown 641-752-7757 Joseph Feller Sibley 712-754-4654 Dean Einck Cedar Rapids 319-365-9461 Bridget Penick, Immediate Past President William Klinker Primghar 712-957-5465 Robert Hatala Cedar Rapids 319-364-0171 Des Moines 515-246-4545 Randall Rings Cedar Rapids 319-573-7627 Leon Spies Iowa City 319-337-4193 40876_IL.qxd 1/7/09 9:28 PM Page 4

The President’s Letter – Dan Moore The importance of volunteering

In a world in need of justice and • For every client served peace, we are blessed to have the volun- by an LSC-funded pro- teer lawyers across the state who have gram, at least one per- contributed outstanding pro-bono son who sought help services to low-income Iowans. was turned down because of insufficient On Nov. 20, the Woodbury County Bar resources. Association sponsored the Northwest Iowa Volunteer Lawyer Appreciation • Only a very small per- Night to celebrate those Iowa lawyers centage of the legal who ensure equal justice under law. Frank problems experienced Cal Tenuta, managing attorney of the by low-income people Northwest Regional Iowa Legal Aid office (one in five or less) Natalia Blaskovich (from left), Hon. Richard Gleason, Daniel L. Bray and in Sioux City, annually organizes this are addressed with Roxann Ryan take part in a panel discussion “Ethical Issues Involving Domestic Violence” during a Volunteer Lawyers Project ICN CLE seminar event, in part, to motivate other lawyers. the assistance of a The honorees recognized were: private attorney or a legal aid lawyer. “A lawyer should aspire to render at James Clarity III James Pickner least 50 hours of pro bono publico legal Douglas Flom Micah Schreurs It is projected that there are approxi- services per year. In fulfilling this responsi- mately 400,000 people eligible for assis- Judy Freking Randall Sease bility, the lawyer should: (a) provide a sub- tance from Iowa Legal Aid based on their stantial majority of the 50 hours of legal Jason Gann Rodney Vellinga low incomes and limited resources. services without fee or expectation of fee John Moeller Kendra Zirbel Olson to (1) persons of limited means or (2) The case for Iowa Legal Aid, as stated in David Patton charitable, religious, civic, community, the Iowa Legal Aid Foundation materials, governmental and educational organi- is made, in part, as follows: To ALL volunteer lawyers, thank you zations in matters that are designed for your service to the citizens of our “Every morning 100,000 children awake primarily to address the needs of persons great state. Through your dedication in poverty in this state. They awaken into a of limited means.” and commitment, you have provided to family whose income will deny them many Iowans hope, dignity and justice. Iowa’s volunteer lawyers projects can access to justice, and will deny their hope help attorneys meet that aspiration while for a brighter future.” Dennis Groenenboom, executive direc- at the same time providing much needed tor, Central Administrative Office of Iowa * * * representation to low-income clients in a Legal Aid, has worked tirelessly on behalf variety of civil legal matters including con- “Legal services, while important to all of low-income and elderly Iowans for their sumer problems, landlord/tenant dis- in the community, are of particular impor- access to justice. Thank you, Dennis, for putes, family law issues, civil rights and tance to low-income and elderly Iowans your commitment to the delivery of justice government benefit cases. for all. And thank you for your contribu- who often need the assistance of a lawyer tion to this President’s Letter. to secure their basic needs; the need to live in a safe and stable home free of vio- Who can participate in the volunteer lence, the need for protection from con- lawyers project? The need for legal assistance in civil All Iowa attorneys, recent admittees as sumer fraud that steals a family’s income, problems is large well as experienced practitioners, are or the need for quality healthcare.” Poverty is a reality in Iowa. The encouraged to participate in a volunteer demand for civil legal representation has Staff and volunteer lawyers provided lawyers project. Less experienced attor- outstripped the available legal resources. service for nearly 19,000 Iowa families neys will gain valuable litigation experi- Federal- and state-funded Iowa Legal Aid last year, nearly 45,000 Iowans including ence through their contributions. — the principal provider of free legal 20,000 children. Established members of the bar may bene- assistance in Iowa — is unable to meet fit from the opportunity to explore new all of the legal needs of Iowa’s low- Iowa lawyers’ role areas of practice and develop new insights income population You, the volunteer lawyers, are needed into the problems of the poor. A 2005 study, “Documenting the Justice to provide representation to those who Gap in America – The Current Unmet require protection the most. The Iowa How the volunteer lawyers projects Civil Legal Needs of Low-income Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule work Americans,” by the Legal Services 32:6.1, states: Iowa has three volunteer lawyers Corporation found that: projects. They are the Iowa Legal Aid

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• Although clients A quote referred through the (in an LSC project are charged no brochure) fee, volunteer attorneys by a client are free to recover a fee evidences the from the opposing party impact you or from public funds. have had: “You didn’t Benefits for volunteer win a case – lawyers project partici- you saved a life. pants: That’s a fact.” Al Kerkhove (from left), Bruce Graves, Burns Mossman and James • Attorneys can join Monroe take part in a panel discussion during the CLE seminar Won’t you “Anatomy of a Tax Court Case” for volunteer lawyers. probono.net/iowa (a members only, but free join these vol- site) and have access to unteer lawyers Volunteer Lawyer Roxann Volunteer Lawyers Project, placing M. Ryan presents a session a broad range of information to sup- in fulfilling cases with volunteer lawyers in 96 on “Ethics for the Family port their civil law practice, including this worthwhile Iowa counties; the Polk County Bar Law Practitioner” during a library of poverty law materials, a mission. Thank a VAWA continuing legal Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, calendar of events and information you again for education seminar. placing cases with volunteer lawyers in on volunteer opportunities. your extraordi- Polk County; and the Pro Bono Project nary contributions. of Scott/Clinton Counties which places • Staff attorneys experienced in specific cases with volunteer lawyers in Scott areas of poverty law are available to And, thank you for giving me the and Clinton Counties. provide technical assistance, research opportunity to serve as your 122nd and co-counseling. President. The volunteer lawyers projects are designed to give participating attorneys • Participating attorneys are eligible to control over the number of pro bono attend accredited project-sponsored referrals to be accepted and the decision continuing legal education seminars as to whether to accept a given referral at at a reduced rate. a given time. Volunteer lawyers are initially • Malpractice coverage is provided to vol- contacted by a referral coordinator, rather unteer attorneys for all cases accepted. than by the would-be client, and are given • Iowa Legal Aid is your screening tool: the opportunity to accept or decline each when approached for free legal services, referral. In addition: you can tell people to apply for Iowa • Clients have been screened to deter- Legal Aid and if they qualify, then a mine financial eligibility and to ascer- referral can be made. tain the existence of a legal problem. • Volunteer attorneys are referred STATISTICAL DATA: I’ll let the cases only in those statistics speak for themselves. areas of law in Calendar Year 2005 2006 2007 which they have # Cases Closed by Iowa’s three 2.266 2.143 2.376 agreed to practice. volunteer lawyers projects • Attorneys may # Volunteer hours contributed 14,532.55 14,986.52 13,609.83 decline any case Value of donated service @ $140/hour $1,816,568.75 $1,873,315.00 $1,905,376.20 and have full in 2007 and $125/hour in earlier years authority over the # Attorneys signed up with a volunteer 2,911 2,895 2,753 number of cases lawyers project they will accept. # Attorneys who accepted a case 1,024 842 839 • A case fact memo and, when appropriate, a brief legal We honor all volunteer lawyers; we analysis is provided. honor your commitment and dedication to providing access to justice for low- • Attorneys are contacted by telephone, income Iowans. You have made long fax or e-mail, prior to referral to ensure lasting differences in the lives of low- that they will be willing to accept a income Iowans. particular case.

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Cooperative venture between medicine and law shows promise of curing the body and mind When Iowa Legal Aid’s Health and Law were closed was $61,543.87. attorneys. Specific measures that have been Project was conceived several years ago, the Reducing healthcare costs by addressing implemented include a one-page self-refer- authors had several goals in mind: underlying legal problems has been one of ral form that patients can complete and 1. Improve the lives of low-income Iowans the more challenging goals to quantify, place in a confidential box for follow-up by by addressing the underlying legal prob- according to Dennis Groenenboom, Iowa a project attorney, and legal “prescription” lems that are affecting their health status. Legal Aid’s executive director. Financial pads placed in all of the health centers 2. Establish cooperative working relation- support from the Bar Foundation and assis- participating in the project. ships through training and joint intake tance from the ISBA’s Health Law Section Presently, there are four health centers and case identification between medical have enabled Iowa Legal Aid to work at involved in the project — Council Bluffs personnel and social workers working some solutions. Community Health Center, Council with health care providers, and lawyers For example, Iowa Legal Aid Project staff Bluffs; Primary Health Care, Des Moines; working in Iowa Legal Aid regional attended a national summit of the Medical River Hills Community Health Center, offices. Legal Partnerships. During that summit, Ottumwa; and Siouxland Community 3. Reduce health care costs over the long- much time was spent discussing how best to Health Center, Ottumwa. term by addressing the underlying legal track information as it relates to the reduc- Key to the success of the project is a med- problems of low-income Iowans that are tion of healthcare costs. ical champion who believes in the value of causing them to seek medical care. The Project Advisory Council was instru- marrying health and law and the benefit it can have for patients. Dr. Bery Engebretson Now, nearly three years into the project, mental in assisting project leaders in identi- is the medical champion for the Health and organizers are pleased at how well it is meet- fing issues which would help establish cost Law Project. He is the part-time medical ing its goals. Statistics presented to The savings to the community -— resulting in a director at Primary Health Care in Des Iowa State Bar Foundation, which has pro- reduction of emergency room treatment Moines, and recently accepted a medical vided some of the funding for the project for primary care problems. The council director position with the Council Bluffs the last two years, show that during the first also assisted in honing a survey to investi- Community Health Center. Iowa Legal Aid six months of 2008, 199 cases were closed gate this premise. hopes eventually to incorporate the medical through the project. The cases impacted As a result, project staff members have champion’s work into all project sites. 460 household members — 160 of whom implemented a system as part of their case- However, the real value of teaming were children. closing procedures to help determine how lawyers with medical professionals is Twenty nine percent of the closed cases their representation has impacted the perhaps best illustrated with actual cases. involved family issues; 17% involved hous- health status of clients and to track the One such case involved an HIV-positive ing issues; 15% involved consumer issues; monetary reduction of healthcare costs. man suffering from schizophrenia who 13% involved income maintenance issues; Project goals have been incorporated into was referred to the Health and Law 8% involved employment issues; 6% Iowa Legal Aid's case management software Project for assistance. He had lived in involved health issues; 1 % involved and a box is checked by staff to indicate federally subsidized housing for about individual rights issues; and the remainder which of the three project goals were met. four years and received notice that his of the cases were miscellaneous in nature. Iowa Legal Aid also tracks financial gain for tenancy was being terminated for criminal Project staff opened 188 cases during any client who was provided assistance. activity and a failed inspection. that same six-month period. Another challenge was getting health During investigation it was learned that Financial gain for clients whose cases care centers to refer patients to project the criminal activity was a three-year-old simple assault that had been dismissed, and the failed inspection was due to clut- ter in his apartment. The project attorney obtained copies of his medical records and spoke with his primary physician, nurse and social worker. As it turned out, he was not medication compliant and was not receiving the kind of mental health case management he desperately needed. The project attorney represented him in district court and was ultimately success- ful in negotiating a settlement with the housing agency. As a result, he continues to reside in his apartment, is medication compliant and is healthier — both mental- ly and physically.

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Regis Catholic Middle School wins championship in Middle School Mock Trial competition A team of eighth graders from Regis Medals were Catholic Middle School in Cedar Rapids also given walked away with the top honors in the to the students 2008 Middle School Mock Trial State who received Tournament held in Des Moines Nov. 20-22. outstanding The team, known as Regis Catholic attorney and Middle School Gold defeated another outstanding team from Regis Catholic to claim the witness marks championship. The final round of the during the two-day competition was held in the preliminary Iowa Supreme Court courtroom in the Members of the state champion Middle School Mock Trial team congratulate each other competitions. upon being named the winner in the final round of tournament competition. In the back- Judicial Branch Building. Other schools ground are (from left) Eric Bidwell, YLD secretary and one of the scoring judges for the This is the second time in three years in the top 10 round; John Wheeler, director of the ISBA’s Center for Law and Civic Education; Jennifer that teams from Regis have faced each included: Garner- Zradnik, presiding judge; and Dan Moore, ISBA president holding the trophy. other in the championship round. In the Hayfield Middle 2005 state tournament final, two Regis School, Garner, teams also duked it out for the top spot. 5th; St. Theresa Catholic “It’s difficult,” acknowledged Jim Efting, School, Des Moines, 6th; an eighth grade history teacher at the St. Francis of Assisi School, school and a veteran mock trial coach, West Des Moines, 7th; John during a break midway through the com- F. Kennedy Catholic School petition. He, along with Cedar Rapids (green), Davenport, 8th; attorney Tim Semelroth, coach both Urbandale Middle School, teams plus a third Regis team of eighth graders that didn’t make it into the final Urbandale, 9th; and Carroll four. “I want both to do well. One team Middle School, Carroll, 10th. will be sad no matter what happens.” Receiving medals as out- This is the first time in their three years standing attorneys were: of competing in the Middle School Mock Will Admussen, Urbandale Grace Busse and Hannah Botkin compare notes at the attorney's table before the trial begins in the final round of the Middle School Mock Trial Trial program that the members of the win- Middle School, Urbandale; Luke Bishop, St. Theresa State Tournament. The two seventh graders from Regis Catholic Middle ning team have made it to the final four. School in Cedar Rapids, represented the victim in the case of a hot cof- The state champion team defeated a Catholic School, Des Moines; fee spill. Their team was the runner-up champion in the tournament. team from Indian Hills Junior High School Reid Botkin, Regis Catholic in Clive in the semifinal round to make it to Middle School, Cedar Rapids; Harlan; Allie Stroud, St. Francis of Assisi the finals. The runner-up Regis team of sev- Chloe Crain, Indianola Middle School, West Des Moines. enth graders defeated a team from John F. School, Indianola; Luke DeJong, Krista Jolivette, Garner-Hayfield, Garner, Kennedy Catholic School in Davenport to Central Lyon Middle School, Rock received medals for both outstanding attor- make it into the final round. Rapids; Riley Deutsch, Johnston ney and outstanding witness performances. This year 180 teams from 86 schools Middle School, Johnston; Raj Mehta, around the state competed in the Middle Mazzuchelii Catholic Middle School, School Mock Trial program, which is spon- Dubuque; Peyton Rosencrants, Regis sored by The Iowa State Bar Association. Catholic Middle School, Cedar Rapids; Thirty four of those teams made it to the and Ben Weinberg, Indian Hills state tournament based on their showings Junior High School, Clive. in 13 regional tournaments conducted Receiving medals as outstanding witnesses around the state earlier in November. Each were: Carly Crist, Johnston Middle School of the 34 teams competed in three rounds (purple), Johnston; Nick Deckert, Johnston of competition, one on Thursday evening Middle School, Johnston; Aaron Gonner, and two on Friday, with the final four teams Mazzuchelii Catholic Middle School, advancing to the semi-finals on Saturday. Dubuque; Brittany Holdsworth, Carroll This year’s case was a civil matter based Middle School, Carroll; Ellen Keyser, loosely on the MacDonald’s hot coffee Indianola Middle School, Indianola; case of a number of years ago. Kadia Lazenby, Sudlow Intermediate Trophies were presented to the top 10 School (black), Davenport; Logan Natvig, teams, excluding those in the semi-finals, Northwest Junior High School, Coralville; at an awards ceremony Friday evening. Cole Scheffler, Harlan Middle School, THE IOWA LAWYER January 2009 7 40876_IL.qxd 1/7/09 9:35 PM Page 8

ERISA disability claims, part 2 Structuring claimants’ arguments to meet the court’s standards of review By Terrence D. Brown*

The first part of this article discussed the interpreting ERISA plans, the plainly stated should not be required to adopt the skills of processing of ERISA disability claims terms “should be accorded their ordinary, a lawyer and parse specific undefined words through the gathering of relevant informa- and not specialized, meanings.” In other throughout the entire document to deter- tion. Having gathered this information, the words, the court is to give “the language its mine whether they are consistently used in practitioner must then analyze it to deter- common and ordinary meaning as a rea- the same context.” Any disputed language is mine which of three standards of review will sonable person in the position of the [plan] construed “without deferring to either be applied by the trial court and how best participant, not the actual participant, party's interpretation” unless the plan lan- to structure an argument that a de novo or would have understood the words. Each guage specifies otherwise. a sliding scale of review should be applied provision should be read consistently with If after applying these rules of construc- in your client’s case, rather than an abuse the others and as part of an integrated tion the court finds that the plan provi- of discretion standard of review. whole.” The plan should be construed so as sions are ambiguous, “extrinsic evidence to give effect to all its provisions. is admissible to determine the meaning Review under a De Novo Standard Similarly, “if two clauses of a plan appear of the contract.” If after considering When construing the language of an to be in conflict, the preferred interpreta- admissible extrinsic evidence, the ERISA plan under a de novo review stan- tion is the one that gives a harmonious ambiguities remain, then the court must dard, the court begins by examining the interpretation to the clauses in order to construe the ambiguities against the language of the plan documents. In avoid rendering either one nugatory and to drafter, but only as a last step. avoid illusory promises.” A summary plan description is “intended to be a document Review under an Abuse of Discretion easily interpreted by a layman; an employee Standard Most plans contain a grant of discretionary authority similar to the following: The Plan Administrator has discretionary authority to construe and interpret the terms of the plan, including, but not limited to, deciding all questions of eligibility. It is important to note that this sample grant of discretion extends to two functions. First, it gives the administrator the discretion to “interpret the terms of the plan” and second the discretion to determine “eligibility.” Though the “abuse of discretion” review standard applies to both functions, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, under which Iowa falls, uses different tests to conduct these reviews. In order to determine whether or not the administrator’s interpretation is reasonable, the court applies a five-part test: 1) whether the interpretation is consistent with the goals of the plan; 2) whether it renders any language in the plan meaningless or inter- nally inconsistent; 3) whether it conflicts with the substantive or procedural requirements of the ERISA statute; 4) whether the administrator has interpreted the provisions at issue in a consistent fashion; and 5) whether the interpretation is contrary to the clear language of the plan. The court weighs the answers to these questions and then determines whether or not, in its opin-

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ion, the administrator abused its discretion has routinely held that the deferential stan- conflict or procedural irregularity has in its interpretation. dard of review applies unless the claimant “some connection to the substantive In determining whether or not the comes forward with evidence establishing decision reached.” administrator’s interpretation is contrary to that the administrator acted under a con- The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent deci- the plain language of the plan, the Eighth flict of interest, dishonestly, with an improp- sion in Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. et al. v. Circuit has indicated that “[r]ecourse to er motive, or without using judgment. The Glenn, __ U.S.__, 128 S.Ct. 2343 (June the ordinary, dictionary definition of words Eighth Circuit has also held that in order to 2008), calls into question the continued is not only reasonable, but may be neces- obtain a less deferential review, a claimant validity of Eighth Circuit cases which sary.” “[W]ords are to be given their plain must present material probative evidence impose additional hurdles on the claimant and ordinary meaning as understood by a demonstrating that: 1) a palpable conflict seeking a sliding scale standard of review reasonable, average person.” of interest or serious procedural irregulari- when a conflict of interest is demonstrated. If the court finds that the administra- ty existed, which 2) caused a serious breach In Glenn, the court held that when the tor’s interpretation of the disputed term of the plan administrator’s duty to the “entity that administers the plan, such as an is contrary to the plain language of the claimant. To satisfy the second part of employer or an insurance company, both firm, then significant weight is placed this test, the claimant must show that the determines whether an employee is eligible on the misinterpretation and an abuse of discretion is more likely to be found. Furthermore, even if the plan administrator has consistently misinterpreted a term, the misinterpretation may still be an abuse of discretion. In most cases, the interpretation of a plan term is not at issue. Rather, by far the most frequent issue is whether or not the claimant, based on the facts of the claim, is entitled to benefits. In these types of cases, “the plan administrator’s decision to deny benefits will stand if a reasonable person could have reached a similar decision. In evaluating reasonable- ness, the court determines ‘whether the decision is supported by substantial evidence, which is more than a scintilla but less than a preponderance.’” “Substantial evidence ‘means such relevant evidence as a reasonable person’s mind might accept as adequate to support a conclusion.’” Therefore, the court must affirm the administrator’s decision if “a reasonable person could have reached a similar decision, given the evidence before him, not that a reasonable person would have reached a similar decision.” Further, the court considers only the evidence that “was before the administrator when the claim was denied.” The court does not, however, substitute its “weighing of the evidence for that of the administrator.”

Review under a Sliding Scale Standard of Review In cases where the plan contains a grant of discretionary authority and the administrator’s decision would normally be reviewed under an abuse of discretion standard, it is important to recognize when a less deferential standard of review may apply. The Eighth Circuit

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for benefits and pays benefits out of its physician reports indicating she could that the trustee did not exercise judgment own pocket,” that “this dual role creates not; 4) MetLife’s failure to provide all of when rendering the decision.” Additional a conflict of interest.” If these facts are the treating physician reports to its own matters the practitioner needs to always shown to exist, then a reviewing court hired experts; and 5) MetLife’s failure to consider in these cases is whether or not “should consider that conflict as a factor in take account of evidence indicating that discovery is allowed and what is the applica- determining whether the plan administra- stress aggravated Glenn’s condition. ble statute of limitation? These issues are tor has abused its discretion in denying In a pre-Glenn case, the Eighth Circuit beyond the scope of this limited article benefits; and that the significance of this applied a sliding scale when the adminis- though they are addressed in the Drake factor will depend upon the circumstances trator operated under a financial conflict Law Review article. of the particular case.” and committed a serious procedural irreg- This language compels the conclusion ularity in not having an independent spe- Summary that when a conflict exists because of the cialist review the claimant’s medical In summary, a multitude of private sector administrator’s dual role (i.e. both the record. In these circumstances, the court employees are covered by disability plans decider and the payor) it is no longer nec- found the circumstances were sufficiently that are governed by ERISA. When an essary to demonstrate that the conflict egregious so as to require that the record employee’s claim for disability benefits is caused a serious breach of the plan admin- contain substantial evidence bordering denied, it is critical that the attorney repre- istrator’s duty to the claimant by demon- on a preponderance to uphold the ad- senting the claimant exercise diligence in strating the conflict had “some connection ministrator’s decision. obtaining all documents the administrator to the substantive decision reached” The Eghth Circuit has held that the lack relied on to deny the claim. Having before applying a sliding scale of review. of a thorough investigation by a fiduciary acquired this information, the attorney It is unknown, however, whether a can result in a serious procedural irregulari- must determine what additional material claimant who presents material probative ty requiring a less deferential standard of is necessary to supplement the existing evidence demonstrating that a serious pro- review. Similarly, failing to provide a written administrative record. cedural irregularity existed will have to reply to an appeal has been held to be a When writing an appeal for the claimant, continue to demonstrate the irregularity serious procedural irregularity. As noted the attorney must understand the body of caused a serious breach of the plan admin- earlier, the mere presence of a procedural Eighth Circuit case law applied to the istrator’s duty to the claimant. irregularity is not enough to strip a plan review of ERISA disability claims and high- The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in administrator of the deferential standard light that evidence which will support an Glenn discusses factors that are relevant in of review: a claimant must also present argument for application of the most favor- determining whether an abuse of discretion evidence that the irregularity raises serious able standard of review under the facts of exists under the sliding scale standard of doubts as to whether the result reached was the case. If the attorney follows these rec- review. In Glenn, the Court approved of the the product of an arbitrary decision or the ommendations, his client’s chances of suc- lower court’s reasoning when it (the lower plan administrator's whim. cess at the administrative and court levels court) found persuasive the following fac- The Eighth Circuit has suggested serious are significantly increased. tors evidencing an abuse of discretion: 1) doubts would be raised where “the . . . the dual role conflict of interest; 2) [administrator] does not inquire into the *Terrence D. Brown is a 1981 graduate of MetLife’s failure to reconcile its own relevant circumstances at issue; where the . Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, conclusion that Glenn could work in . . [administrator] never offers a written Missouri. He practices with Hixson & Brown, decision, so that the . . . [claimant] and the P.C., in Clive. Hixon & Brown practices prima- other jobs with the Social Security rily in medical malpractice and personal injury Administration’s conclusion that she court cannot properly review the basis for law. This article is an abbreviated version of an could not; 3) MetLife’s focus upon one the decision; or where procedural irregular- article entitled ERISA Disability Claims in the treating physician report suggesting that ities are so egregious that the court has a Eighth Circuit, which was published in the Drake Glenn could work in other jobs at the total lack of faith in the integrity of the Law Review, Volume 57:1, in December of 2008. expense of other, more detailed treating decision-making process, a court may infer Due to word limitations of this article, it is impossible for the author to include citations to quoted material. The reader is referred to the Drake law review for supporting citations.

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Foundation board suspends grant approvals for balance of fiscal year At their regular quarterly meeting school students to Washington, ISBA should establish a committee of the Dec. 1, members of the Iowa State Bar D.C. to participate in the “We the Bar Association to review grant requests Foundation’s board approved a moratori- People” national competition. prior to the Foundation board’s review. um on any further grants for the fiscal • $885 to support the Citizen Lawyer The purpose of such a review by an ISBA year ending June 30, 2009. The moratori- Program at the University of Iowa committee would be to ensure the grants um on further grants in the fiscal year College of Law. Under this program, further both the Bar Association’s mission arose out of the need to keep expendi- law students assist pro se litigants in and the Foundation’s role as a supporting tures in line with investment income. filling out and filing the appropriate organization for the Association. ISBA Historically the foundation board has forms and information under the President Dan Moore indicated the review- limited total funding of grants to five supervision of volunteer attorneys. ing committee would serve an administra- percent of its principal, with grant funds • $5,000 to support the Kids First tive function, leaving it to the Foundation coming from income on the investment program that provides interactive board to independently determine whether of that principal. As has been the case educational workshops for all school- the applications meet its own criteria. elsewhere, 2008’s economic downturn age children of divorcing parents in In action regarding the Fellows program, has adversely impacted the Foundation’s Linn County. board members voted without dissent to investment returns and has reduced the Because approval of the grant applica- approve and accept Bob Reynoldson as a value of the invested principal. While the tions would have required invasion of the new fellow. Foundation’s invested principal stood at Foundation’s principal, the board passed Staff liaison Mary Hill also informed approximately $1.5 million as of Oct. 31, a motion to table the three applications board members that material for the the board agreed that funding of addi- and to revisit them when the moratorium Foundation’s annual report is compiled tional grants would be contrary to its expires. Members also agreed to continue and being designed, and that a draft copy long-standing policy. accepting grant applications with the would soon be sent to them for review. The decision to suspend funding of understanding they too would be tabled grants came following much discussion until the moratorium is lifted and the and after the board had heard requests applicants would be so advised. from three grant applicants whose appli- In other business, the board members cations had been approved by The Iowa resumed talks started at the September State Bar Association. The grant applica- meeting seeking to further refine the tions included: Foundation’s role vis-a-vis the Association. Mediations & Arbitrations • $8,902 to send a group of high Central to the discussion was whether the Workers’ Compensation Mediators Frank T. Harrison Tired of “guessing” at the Former Deputy Iowa Industrial Commissioner value of your cases? E. J. Kelly try... Former Deputy Iowa Industrial Commissioner Robert C. Landess Former Iowa Industrial Commissioner Valerie A. Landis

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Court of Appeals colleagues Judge Robert Mahan (left) and Chief Judge Rosemary Sackett (right) applaud retiring Judge Terry Huitink at the ceremony for his retirement on Dec. 5. The Ireton resident was appointed to the appellate court in February 1994 by Governor Terry Branstad. In his address to the assembled well wishers, Judge Larry Eisenhauer described his friend and colleague as “old five pager” referring to Judge Huitink’s claim not to read anything longer than five pages. He also mentioned a few Huitinkisms including: “You overestimate my interest in (fill in name of case).” Judge Huitink, who will serve as a senior judge pending approval by the Iowa Supreme Court, cited his love of the law and being a lawyer, and stated that the “reservoir of goodwill that exists between the bar and judges is remarkable.” Judge Huitink and his wife, Kathy, hosted a reception for 100 or so guests at the ISBA headquarters building following the ceremony.

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A Bold New Frontier -- To blog where no lawyer has blogged before Melissa H. Weresh* Communication in today’s legal world the ability to communicate with people — because readers has taken on a new dimension — the blog. and potential clients — worldwide. This of the blog are A blog, short for “web log,” is a website raises the potential of violating the ethical located nation- where the blogger posts commentary, or restrictions on practicing law in a jurisdic- wide. materials like graphics and video. There is tion in which the attorney is not admitted. also typically a comment feature, allowing The “practice of law” is typically defined on 2. The unin- readers to post material to the blog as well. a state-by-state basis, but some jurisdictions tended creation of The term “blawg” refers to a law-related have extremely liberal definitions. For an attorney-client relationship blog. The American Bar Association web- example, some jurisdictions do not require Distinct from the issue of unauthorized site provides a comprehensive directory of that an attorney-client relationship be law practice is the concern that a blogger blawgs at www.abajournal.org/blawgs/. formed, nor a fee paid, before finding that unintentionally create an attorney-client There are 111 categories ranging from an attorney has engaged in the practice of relationship. As noted, an attorney-client the traditional — consumer law with 67 law. In addition to the potential for an relationship is not always necessary for a entries, and law practice management with ethics violation, the unauthorized practice finding that an attorney has engaged in 268 entries — to the more obscure, such of law is a crime in several states. the practice of law. However, the conse- as law and popular culture, with a single The two primary concerns related to quences of inadvertently forming an attor- entry. Clicking on a category will take you blogging and the unauthorized practice ney-client relationship may be more severe to a listing of the blawgs related to that of law are dispensing legal advice and for a blogger, because the formation of category, with a brief description of each. holding oneself out as an attorney. an attorney-client relationship gives rise With regard to dispensing legal advice, to a host of obligations, and the failure to It is clear that lawyers are writing a distinction is typically made between uphold those can provide the basis for a blogs, both law- and non-law related. general legal advice, which is permitted, malpractice claim. Blogs are relatively easy to create. Some and specific legal advice, which is prohib- Under the Restatement (Third) of libraries feature Internet access and free ited in jurisdictions where the attorney is the Law Governing Lawyers, an attorney- blogging services. not admitted. The information on blogs is client relationship is formed when: Further, communication on a blog is typically that of a general nature, but prob- rarely one-sided. A blog’s comment feature lems may arise when readers post queries (1) A person manifests to a lawyer the allows readers to post comments to which to a blog using the comment feature and person’s intent that the lawyer provide the blogger may respond. In this way the blogger attempts to respond. Because legal services for the person; and either blogs provide a resource to share and the blogger rarely knows where the ques- (a) the lawyer manifests to the person exchange information. tioning individual resides, specific feed- consent to do so; or Blogs are therefore a beneficial means back on a query posted on a blog could (b) the lawyer fails to manifest lack of of communication between lawyers, and give rise to an ethical violation relating consent to do so, and the lawyer knows, or between lawyers and potential clients. As to the unauthorized practice of law. reasonably should know, that the person with other forms of relatively new techno- Similarly, most states restrict non- reasonably relies on the lawyer to provide logical means of communication, however, licensed lawyers from holding themselves the services . . . the ethical and professional considerations out as an attorney. Blogs that generally Thus, an initial consideration in evaluat- associated with such communication are advertise the blogger as a licensed attor- ing whether an attorney-client relationship still being developed. ney without a reference to the applicable has been formed is whether there has been jurisdiction may violate this prohibition some form of consultation between the Ethical concerns Notwithstanding, there are three relatively clear ethical concerns. The first relates to the unauthorized practice of law, particularly insofar as Internet communication spans jurisdictions. The second is the inadvertent creation of an attorney-client relationship between blogger and reader. The final concern relates to the ability of a blog to run afoul of state-specific advertising restrictions on attorneys.

1. The unauthorized practice of law Bloggers who post on the Internet have

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client and the attorney. This could be sat- solicitation of clients, noting, “Unlike a comply with rules applicable in all juris- isfied by client requests for advice on the public advertisement, which simply pro- dictions in which readers reside. comments section of a legal blog. vides information and leaves the recipient Therefore, the prudent course of action Whether the attorney has given or prom- free to act upon it or not, in-person solici- for the would-be blogger is a clear, com- ised to give legal advice is a question of tation may exert pressure and often prehensive disclaimer. fact. Where the attorney blogger has post- demands an immediate response, without The disclaimer should communicate to ed a response to a comment or question providing an opportunity for comparison readers that the information on the blog on a blog, or contacted the individual or reflection.” should not be construed, or relied upon, directly, there may be a finding of The comment feature of a blog corre- as legal advice and that readers should implied consent to give legal advice spondence provides time for reflection consult competent representation in and evidence supporting the finding and is therefore more likely to be equat- their own states. Bloggers should also of an attorney-client relationship. ed with e-mail correspondence rather include an explanation notifying readers than real-time communication. However, that attorneys can only represent clients 3. The Violation of Restrictions on attorney bloggers should be cognizant of in jurisdictions where the attorney is Attorney Advertising the potential to violate the anti-solicita- licensed and, if appropriate, should Blogs have the potential to implicate tion provisions of most jurisdictions. identify the jurisdiction where the attor- restrictions on attorney advertising on a There have been several attempts in ney is licensed. Further, the disclaimer variety of levels. Attorney bloggers may the past few years to radically regulate should note that the content of the blog intentionally use blogs to build their rep- attorney advertising. Most recently, the is not an advertisement for legal services, utation within the legal community, so Louisiana Supreme Court proposed rules nor an invitation to form an attorney- that the blog functions as an advertising which would be the most restrictive in client relationship. device for the attorney. Blogs may link the country, prohibiting lawyers from Below is a sample disclaimer noted to law firm sites or other legal service using slogans, descriptions of quality, ref- on a law firm website blog: providers, or they may employ banner erences to past successes, actor portrayals “This Blog/Web Site is made available by ads that promote other business. In this of clients, and well-known spokespersons. the lawyer or law firm publisher for educa- way the blog may function as an indirect The rules were challenged in two federal tional purposes only as well as to give you marketing tool for those entities and/or lawsuits filed in the fall of 2008. The general information and a general under- services. Thus, blogs may violate restric- suits challenge the proposed rules on standing of the law, not to provide specific tions on attorney advertisements relating First Amendment grounds. While the legal advice. By using this blog site you to deception and accuracy. relationship between lawyer advertising understand that there is no attorney-client Blog postings may also run afoul of restrictions, commercial speech and the relationship between you and the state-specific prohibitions on the solicita- First Amendment have not been effective- Blog/Web Site publisher. The Blog/Web tion of clients. The ABA Model Rules ly addressed as they relate to blogs (in Site should not be used as a substitute for address electronic solicitation of clients addition to being far beyond the scope competent legal advice from a licensed and distinguish between electronic com- of this humble essay), there are issues professional attorney in your state. Finally, munication such as e-mail and “real time” related to attorney advertising on blogs statements made in this Blog/Web Site are electronic communication such as instant that lawyers should be aware of. the viewpoints of the individual authors, messaging. The latter is likened to direct and do not necessarily reflect the views of consumer solicitation, which has the A Possible Solution? The Disclaimer XYZ Law Firm or any of its clients. capacity to overreach. In Ohralik v. Ohio Clearly, an attorney blogger should be In addition to the disclaimer, the blog- State Bar Ass’n, 436 U.S. 447, 456 (1978), familiar with rules pertaining to Internet ger should be aware of the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court articulated communication in his/her own jurisdic- responding to posts and comments on the concerns regarding the direct, in-person tion. However, it is likely impossible to blog, and the danger of creating a percep- tion that an attorney-client relationship has been formed.

Conclusion So, readers, there are a few ethical rules you should be aware of as you enter the electronic world of blogs. Blogs can be entertaining, enlightening, and informa- tive. I therefore invite you to blog on!

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Thank you for your support of the Iowa State Bar Foundation. In just the last year, the Iowa State Bar Foundation has awarded over $280,000.00 in grants to applicants. What a tremendous opportunity to promote projects important to lawyers! Here are just a few of the projects we have worked on in the most recent past: As a Foundation, we have been fortunate to support students who traveled from East High School in Des Moines, Iowa, to the national “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” competition in Washington, D.C. We have had the honor to recognize attorneys practicing in the public sector with grants through the Loan Repayment Assistance program, which supplements some expenses when income alone is insufficient. We have also had the unrivaled pleasure of watching The Iowa State Bar Association’s CLE Center open and host hundreds of meetings and legal education programs for thousands of Iowa attorneys. Additionally, we have been one of the initial funding sources for the Legal Aid and State Bar Association’s Health Law Section Legal Health and Law Project which has attempted to provide legal services and information to patients as they make initial hospital visits. And once again, The Iowa State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service has also been awarded a grant for its relentless work in guaranteeing that Iowans who need and qualify for an attorney, will have access to legal representation. In the last year, we have worried and worked with the Bar leadership to provide technical support for those attorneys who have suffered from the natural disasters that rocked our state. The stories of tornado and flood damage are heart-wrenching. We still cannot fathom the impact that these events have had on so many people, but we will continue to encourage donations to the Bar Association’s Fund for Disaster Relief which goes directly to attorneys who have suffered during these disasters. We have welcomed new Fellows to the Foundation. They include Iowa lawyers Max E. Kirk, Joseph C. Lauterbach, Dan A. Moore and Rosemary S. Sackett. The Fellows have offered economic support and well- reasoned advice on countless occasions to the Foundation. We are nothing without them. We will again solicit nominations of other Iowa attorneys for membership in the Fellows. Charitable giving in honor of and/or memory of an Iowa attorney continues to be one of the Foundation’s greatest passions. Members should expect to see further Planned Giving campaigns in the months to come. What a fine way to recognize someone’s service to the community and the practice of law with a contribution to the IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION. Finally, it is with a sad heart, that as we close the year 2008, I must report a moratorium on any further grant requests. The economy has impacted our investments in a depressing way. The Foundation stands ready to support future grant applications once our financial fortunes change. Each member on the Board of Directors for the Foundation is a vigilant steward of our investments and the Bar Association’s mission to support projects important to lawyers. I am humbled to work with such tremendous talent! On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for this opportunity to work for you - our colleagues and friends. We can think of nothing better.

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OFFICERS: Nan Horvat, President, Des Moines • John D. Lloyd, Vice-President, Osceola • Diane Kutzko, Secretary, Cedar Rapids • William D. Scherle, Treasurer, Des Moines DIRECTORS: Bruce Graves, Des Moines • Joseph C. Lauterbach, Harlan • Cynthia Moser, Sioux City • Paul Tyler, Des Moines • Robert VP Waterman, Jr., Davenport ADVISORY MEMBERS: Lu Ann Barnes, Ankeny • Jean Bartley, Iowa City • Marvin Berenstein, Sioux City • Russell Buchanan, Algona • Thomas Cahill, Nevada • Edgar Hansell, Des Moines • Joseph D. Thornton, Council Bluffs FELLOWS PRESIDENT: Elisabeth Reynoldson, Osceola

THE IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION The Iowa State Bar Foundation was established in 1944 to support the efforts of The Iowa State Bar Association to advance jurisprudence and the administration of justice through education and research. Since its inception, the investments of the Foundation funds have been directed by a finance committee which makes its recommendations to the Board of Directors for final action. The finance committee has always dealt with the trust property with the greatest of care and through the years has had a great deal of success. The Board of Directors has always believed that they should limit grants to the income from the funds of the Foundation and not invade the principal. Grants are generally made for law-related subjects, and to a great extent, to projects which carry the approval of The Iowa State Bar Association.

In all of its initiatives, the Foundation strives to be a catalyst, convener and collaborator for change that furthers its mission for the benefit of Iowans. The Foundation strives to accomplish this mission through financial grants to government agencies and not-for-profit organizations for projects furthering its mission; through publications that further public understanding of the law; through ongoing efforts to bring courts and communities together to improve the access and experience of the public with local courts and to address the role of courts as a community’s institution of last resort.

The Board of Directors consists of nine regular members and any retired president who serves as a member ex officio, without power to vote. The term of office of each elected Director is three years, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, and not more than one of the three Directors selected annually shall be a voting member of the Board of Governors of The Iowa State Bar Association.

The officers of this Corporation consist of a President, one or more Vice Presidents, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer may be held by the same person. These officers are selected by the Board of Directors and hold office with the term of two years or until their successors are elected.

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The Iowa Bar Foundation Board of Directors awarded $910,215 to nine not-for-profit organizations throughout the State of Iowa. The details of those grant awards follow:

$680,000 for The Iowa State Bar Association - CLE Center This request is made in furtherance of the ISBA’s Continuing Legal Education program, through which it conducts numerous programs every year to educate Iowa lawyers on changes in the civil and criminal laws and administration of justice, thus enabling them to better serve the public. Many such programs will be conducted in a new 2,430 square foot facility being constructed and equipped exclusively for that purpose. Through this grant request, ISBA is requesting that the Foundation commit to endow the costs of such CLE Center when ISBA is scheduled to become the owner in January, 2008. Distribution of these funds will be made annually over five years. It is anticipated that each year over 1,000 lawyers will attend continuing legal education events at the center. In addition, another 80 lawyers will attend each of four quarterly meetings of the ISBA Probate Section in the CLE Center, 40 more will attend each of two meetings of the Young Lawyers Division, and 80 members of the ISBA’s Board of Governors will attend at least one meeting there. This grant submits that conduct of continuing legal education programs for lawyers is an educational activity that falls within the express terms of the Foundation’s purposes. $5,000 for the American Judicature Society This request was for supporting funds of a special program in the 2007-2008 American Judicature Society/Drake Law School Justice System Series entitled “The Justice System in American Politics.” Use of the funds will support travel expenses for speakers, printing and distribution costs for program materials, and expanded public relations efforts to ensure a well-attended program. As a nationally recognized resource and clearinghouse for justice related issues for nearly 95 years, the American Judicature Society brings to the Series substantial programming experience and wide-ranging expertise in areas relevant to maintaining and promoting fair and impartial courts, as well as building public trust and confidence in the justice system. Through the Series, AJS partners with Drake University and Drake Law School to leverage resources and faculty expertise in order to provide unique, Iowa-based, non-partisan and multi-disciplinary justice system learning opportunities while promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the justice system among judges, lawyers, students, and non-lawyer citizens. “The Justice System in American Politics” will be held in March or April of 2008. The program will be designed to take advantage of the election year cycle, primarily to raise awareness among the voters of Iowa about important justice system issues that receive limited attention from main- stream media and major political candidates during campaigns. Other than a focus on litmus-test issues that have at most slight impact on the daily lives of voters or on the strength of the justice system, very little substantive discussion of issues relating to the third branch occurs in the context of major federal elections. The program will explore ways in which the executive and legislative branches shape the judiciary and impact the justice system from the perspective of the two major parties and their candidates. Iowa State Bar Foundation funding for “The Justice System in American Politics” will help to enhance the profession and the practice of law in Iowa, while serving the public through education about the legal system, the courts, and important political decisions that impact the daily lives of all Iowans. As a collaborative partner and funder of this program, the Foundation will serve as a catalyst, convener, and collaborator for change in furtherance of its efforts to benefit Iowans. $12,715 for the University of Iowa We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution This request was for partial funding for sending an Iowa team of secondary students to participate in the national We the People competition in Washington, DC. The We the People curriculum is unique and offers schools in every Iowa congressional district a free set of texts on teaching the United States Constitution and provides professional development workshops for teachers of United States government and history. The program includes an option for each teacher to develop a student team that simulates a congressional hearing on six constitutional topics. These teams compete within each Iowa congressional district for the honor of representing their district at the state finals held each year in Des Moines. The team chosen to represent Iowa travels to Washington, DC for the national competition. We the People is the most extensive program in the country designed to educate young people about the history and principles of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The program promotes understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in the American version of constitutional democracy. The We the People curriculum does this by enhancing students’ understanding of the institutions of American constitutional democracy and helping them to identify the contemporary relevance of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Critical thinking exer- cises, problem-solving activities, and cooperative learning techniques help develop participatory skills necessary for students to become active, responsible citizens. The ISBA is committed to the personal growth and achievement of secondary students along with the enhancement of citizenship education. We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution provides a unique opportunity for students to utilize, in a national arena, their knowledge of the history and principles of the United States Constitution. Provision of a grant award will promote the growth, achievement, and citizenship of Iowa high school students, thus complying with the purposes of the ISBA.

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$112,000 for The Iowa State Bar Association - The Center for Law & Civic Education This request is to further the mission of the ISBA’s Center for Law & Civic Education: serving attorneys, educators, students, and the public as a permanent state resource on law and civic education. The programs of the Center challenge students to develop critical thinking skills, and enhance their commitment to problem solving and dispute resolution. Funds will support several of the LCE Center’s educational programs which serve junior and senior high school youth statewide. Last year’s Iowa Mock Trial Program involved 4,000 students on 226 teams in 122 Iowa high Schools. In addition to these excellent programs, the LCE Center also provides teacher education, conferences, technical resources, curriculum, and community networks. ISBA members also participate in these worthwhile endeavors. Funding will be in the amount of $112,000 for five years with annual increases of three percent. This grant is exemplary of the organization’s mission and vision. It provides multiple avenues for collegial civic involvement in addition to edu- cating youth and teachers through exciting hands-on programs, such as Mock Trial and Mock Elections. Such opportunities give youth and adults greater understanding of the legal process. Through these and other Center initiatives, the profession’s standing within the communities where lawyers live and work can be greatly enhanced.

$34,000 for The Iowa State Bar Association - Lawyer Referral Service This request will allow the ISBA Lawyer Referral Service to continue providing service to Iowan’s LET CLIENTS FIND YOU! throughout the state. This important service provides Iowans with the name or names of lawyers in 32 areas of the law who are willing to consult and advise them at a discounted rate. Approximately 15,000 Iowans contacted LRS in 2006 and 7,505 clients were referred. LRS focuses on finding a lawyer in the area of the law and the geographical area requested by the client. It offers clients statewide toll-free and email access or website service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Approxi- mately 287 lawyers participate in this service. Funding for this program is fully consistent with the Foundation’s purposes. The ISBA LRS program provides the public with convenient and fairly-priced lawyer referrals for resolution of legal problems, educates those seeking referrals on the importance of consulting lawyers for legal concerns, and involves participating lawyers in civic service. Funding will be in the amount of $34,000 for five years ISBA STATEWIDE LAWYER with a three percent increase each year. REFERRAL SERVICE $25,000 for the Loan Repayment Assistance Program of The Iowa State Bar Association This request was for continued support of The Iowa State Bar Association Loan Repayment Assistance Program (“ISBA-LRAP”) which exists to support law school graduates in choosing employment in the public interest field and in retaining such employment. To fulfill this mission, the ISBA-LRAP provides assistance to help repay their educational loan expenses. This assistance is designed to support participants who would otherwise be precluded from accepting qualifying employment or who would be unable to continue to work in qualifying employment because of salaries that do not support their student loan burden. An applicant must be licensed to practice law in the state of Iowa. They must be employed at a qualifying public interest organization providing legal services to the poor, enhancing the administration of justice, or providing law related education to the public. Part-time attorneys are eligible but the assistance shall be pro-rated. An applicant’s annual salary from qualifying employment may not exceed $50,000. Undergraduate, graduate and law school loans will be considered in determining the amount of assistance. An assistance amount of $5,000 per year may be awarded to each approved participant. The intent of the award is to assist applicants with making loan payments and not to simply reduce the principal amount. One primary purpose of the bar association is to advance the science of jurisprudence. The ISBA needs to do everything it can to encourage attorneys to enter the public service field. Access to justice for all is dependent upon attorneys who are committed to serving the public. $10,000 for the ISBA Public Service Project on behalf of The Iowa State Bar Association This request was for continued support for The Iowa State Bar Association to once again sponsor a booth at the Varied Industries building during the 2008 Iowa State Fair. The Iowa State Bar Association will have members present to provide education regarding various topics of law, not legal advice. Fifteen different informational brochures will be made available for handouts. The booth will be double size and part of the space will be used so that the public can see information about the ISBA Foundation. It is expected that approximately 1 million people will visit the Iowa State Fair. This event will educate the public in Iowa and give them a better understanding of how the legal system works. The event will also help improve the image of the legal profession.

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$30,000 for the Iowa Legal Aid and ISBA Health Law Section for Iowa Legal Aid Health and Law Project This request was for continued funding towards providing legal services to persons being seen at community health centers. This project involves collaborative work between Iowa Legal Aid, Community Health Centers who are part of the Iowa/Nebraska Primary Care Association and attorneys involved in the Health Law Sec- tion of The Iowa State Bar Association. The purpose of the project is to help low-income clients resolve legal problems that are impacting their health. By addressing these underlying legal problems, health care costs can be reduced while improving the quality of life for low-income Iowans. The Iowa Legal Aid Health and Law Project is a major effort to establish in a rural area the benefits linking doctors and lawyers in serving low-income Iowans. The project has full-time attorneys in Des Moines, Ottum- wa and Sioux City, with the Sioux City attorney also providing some services in Council Bluffs. In addition to working with the Iowa/Nebraska Primary Care Association, the umbrella group working with the Community Health Centers in Iowa and Nebraska, there are Health and Law Project attorneys working with Community Health Centers located in Sioux City/Council Bluffs, Des Moines and Ottumwa. Low-income individuals seeking help through the health care system often face legal problems that impede their course of medical treatment. Through screening of patients seeking medical assistance, legal problems can be detected and early intervention may prevent further health and legal problems. The Health and Law Project will provide assistance to patients with legal problems that are impacting their health. The Project will provide assistance to patients who need help with domestic violence, disability programs; medical assistance programs; housing issues; end- of- life planning issues; rights of people with disabilities; and consumer protection issues, among other issues. This Project is consistent with the goal of the Bar to portray lawyers in a favorable light in the media and to make worthwhile contributions to Iowa’s most vulnerable communities. The Project will help Iowa lawyers meet their goal of 50 hours of pro bono service contained in the ethic rules.

$1,500 for the International Law Section Council of The Iowa State Bar Association This request will help support the funds needed for The Iowa Council for International Understanding’s forum on Human Trafficking that will be held October 9 and 10, 2007. The International Law Section Council of The Iowa State Bar Association provides assistance to Iowa Lawyers who have a question involving international law, as well as lawyers routinely practicing in the area. The general heading “International Law” encompasses public or government law, such as dual citizenship issues, passport and visa inquiries, the effects of treaties, as well as private law, such as law applicable to international transactions, business regulation, payments, and dispute resolution. The Section exists to provide a forum for exchange of information for attorney’s expert in the area, and to provide a resource for all attorneys in Iowa who may be confronted with a question in the area of international law and who need assistance with finding the correct answers. The Section also is willing to assist the Association with all matters regarding visiting international legal scholars, judges, lawyers and government officials. The Human Trafficking public forum will take place Tuesday evening, October 9, 2007 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines, IA. The following day, there will be a workshop with invited participants from law enforcement, human services, advocates, etc. so that they can go into more depth on how to identify trafficked persons and then develop a plan of action for Iowa. “Human Trafficking” or “trafficking in persons” encompasses both the sex trade and forced labor. Persons (primarily from other countries, although there is some domestic trafficking) are kidnapped and smuggled into the United States, or lured with a promise of a paying job. Once in the U.S., they are held captive through force, threats, and (often) inability to speak English. Law enforcement and the general public often do not know the signs that human trafficking is occurring. Even when trafficking is prosecuted, the victims are often deported rather than provided the services to which they are entitled by law (including visa status in the U.S.) In 2006, Iowa passed a law specifically addressing human trafficking. The next step is education and implementation, which is the goal of this two day event. This grant award will help fund the forum and will help show the awareness of this emerging issue and concern for the community – a particular vulnerable group – and a commitment to justice. The Bar is in a unique position to bring members of the law enforcement community together with service providers and the general public to promote understanding of the existence and nature of human trafficking and to implement the current law in Iowa.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT APPLICATIONS Grant applications are available online at www.iowabar.org or by calling Mary Hill, Foundation Liaison, at The Iowa State Bar Association (515) 697-7870 or (800) 457-3729. Email request to [email protected]. APPLICATION REVIEW Grant applications must be received in the office of The Iowa State Bar Association by May 15 to be considered at the June meeting and by November 1 to be considered at the December meeting of the Bar Foundation. Late applications will not be considered. You will be notified of the Foundation’s decision in writing following its respective meeting.

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REMEMBERING THEIR LEGACY - In Memory of: MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Wiley E. Mayne One of the best ways to remember a deceased lawyer is through a memorial gift to the profession to which he or she devoted an Lawrence L. Marcucci Wiley E. Mayne entire life. Surviving family members can point with pride to the American Mock Trial Association Russell & Virginia Buchanan accomplishments memorialized in a tangible form. George & Linda Arvidson Robert & Kimberly Blink The Iowa State Bar Foundation is a fitting place for contribu- James W. Carney Richard Zellhoefer tions made in the honor of a deceased member. There the gift Hazel Conger James W. Carney will be used to support the Foundation’s charitable purposes for John C. Conger the advancement of the law and justice. John & Barbara Cortesio Burns Mossman Michael & Kris Dee James W. Carney To memorialize a respected colleague, a spouse, or a parent, Elmhurst Collge Joel & Sharon Greer send your contribution to: The Iowa State Bar Foundation, 625 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309. A representative Alan E. Fredregill of the Foundation will acknowledge the gift and a permanent Robert & Joan Gonnella Monica A. Green L. Call Dickinson record will be made. James W. Carney Charles E. Gribble Roger Hudson OTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE Joseph & Julie Husak Oliver Wendell Hanes FOUNDATION Joann Huss Thomas Henderson & Nan Horvat Cindi Huston CHARITABLE GIVING - The Iowa State Bar Foundation is Carol M. Ihrke Joseph Bitter a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit charitable organization. Contributions to Gerald M. Kirke Dubuque County Bar Association the Foundation are an excellent way of reducing your tax liabil- Robert & Connie Klemm ity and providing funds for the many worthwhile programs the Michael & Vicky Korf Foundation supports. Celebrating, Recognizing, Commemorating, Susan A. Low Thomas J. Clarke, Jr. Honoring, Appreciating, Sympathizing, Acknowledging, Memorial- John & Jill Manning James W. Carney izing, Congratulating. Whenever you have cause for celebration, Tom & Lori Mitton need a special way to say “thank you,” or want to convey your sympathies with a personal touch, The Iowa State Bar Foundation Neven J. Mulholland Lyle Middleton welcomes gifts year-round as expressions of remembrance to family Gerald & Mary Louise Neugent James W. Carney and friends. John & Joyce Perkins G. Brian & Kathryn Pingel ISBA MEMBERSHIP DUES - The Iowa State Bar Foundation Innovative Process Administration, LLC Raymond Stefani, Sr. is grateful to those members of The Iowa State Bar Association who Polk County Bar Association James W. Carney participate in the voluntary check-off donation to the Foundation. Dale & Victoria Pray Betty, Neuman & McMahon All members of the ISBA are encouraged to participate when ISBA Thomas Press & Donna Paulsen Thomas Henderson & Nan Horvat membership dues are mailed in May of each year. John L. Riccolo ANNUAL GIVING - Hundreds of Iowa attorneys give each year Scott D. Rosenberg Elliott E. Cooper, Sr. by way of general contributions. These gifts, of all sizes, provide Rebecca A. Shivvers Mr. & Mrs. Steven Bakke unrestricted funds – a pool of resources that can be easily directed Wendy W. Skinner by the Foundation board. Ryan Slattery & Ashleigth Espenhove Brian Thielges, Exchange State Bank Don Kliebenstein STOCK GIFTS - Gifts of marketable stocks or mutual fund James W. Carney shares that have appreciated (increased in value) can have an imme- Total Quality, Inc. diate impact on your favorite program and also create an immediate Eric F. Turner income tax deduction for you based on the asset’s current value. Peter & Sandra Urso George E. Wright Whitfield & Eddy James W. Carney MATCHING GIFTS - Many contributors multiply their support William J. Wimmer Shuttleworth & Ingersoll for the Foundation each year by making use of their employer’s matching gift programs. The Foundation is grateful to these companies and foundations for their generosity. To find out if your company participates in such a program, ask your HR department. PLANNED GIVING - One of the most effective means of giving to the Foundation is a planned gift. Gift planning is the process of carefully selecting the best methods and assets for making a gift, such as cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, life insurance, trusts, and bequests. A planned gift can enable you to assist the Foundation in its mission of education, research, and service while also reducing your burden of income, capital gains, or estate taxes.

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Dear Fellows of the Iowa State Bar Foundation:

With great pleasure and honor I write my first letter as President of the Foundation Fellows. Thank you to Cynthia Moser for her years of service as President. Cynthia will continue her commitment to the Foundation as a member of the Foundation Board of Directors.

The Iowa State Bar Foundation was formed in 1944 under the guiding light of The Iowa State Bar Association Past President Burt J. Thompson of Forest City. The Foundation was originally conceived to provide an avenue for raising funds to build a structure to house The Iowa State Bar Association. As for many things in life, the Foundation has come full circle and your contributions have allowed the Foundation to make significant contributions to the beautiful home of The Iowa State Bar Association. If you have not had the opportunity to tour and use your building, please make a point of stopping in the next time you are in the area.

Membership in the fellows is by nomination and invitation only and is limited to those members of The Iowa State Bar Association who have demonstrated adherence to the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession as well as service to the public and to the community in which they live. Fellows membership is limited in number to 250, whereas there is no limit in the Life Fellows membership. Currently we have 50 Fellows and 224 Life Fellows. As you can see, there is plenty of opportunity to add to our membership. The financial commitment is manageable, with the nominee given the option of completing the $1,000.00 contribution through eight annual payments of $125.00. Please consider nominating a worthy lawyer, judge or professor to become a Fellow. Nomination forms are available on The Iowa State Bar Association’s website under the Foundation link or by contacting Mary Hill at the Bar Association office.

Thank you for your commitment to the Iowa State Bar Foundation. Through your contributions, the Foundation remains a force in serving the public and the legal profession in Iowa.

Sincerely,Sincerely,

Elisabeth S. Reynoldson THE FELLOWS

Supporting the Foundation’s Objectives

A Fellow of the Iowa State Bar Foundation is a member of The Iowa State Bar Association who has been recognized for outstanding professional achievement, for dedication to the legal profession and to the objectives of The Iowa State Bar Association as set out in its Articles of Incorporation.

Fellow membership should be broad-based, and to that end, consideration can be given to one or more of the following selection criteria: Leadership roles exercised at the state bar level. Exemplary leadership provided to local and district bars. Exemplary leadership provided to the national bar. Outstanding public service and leadership demonstrated. Each Fellow makes a financial commitment to The Iowa State Bar Foundation to help achieve its goals and objectives in serving the public and profession in matters relating to the law.

There are two (2) classes of Fellows: (1) Fellows, limited in number to 250; and (2) Life Fellows, unlimited in number.

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Brent B. Green, Des Moines Randall A. Nazette, Cedar Rapids Mark J. Wiedenfeld, Des Moines Life Fellows Joel T. S. Greer, Marshalltown James C. Nemmers, Cedar Rapids Gregory B. Wilcox, Des Moines Rita C. Grimm, Sioux City James A. Nepple, Muscatine Philip J. Willson, Council Bluffs Ivan J. Ackerman, Waverly Dennis L. Groenenboom, Des Moines Arthur A. Neu, Carroll Richard R. Winga, Clear Lake Angela T. Althoff, Des Moines Mark T. Hamer, Iowa City Gordon R. Neumann Jr., Des Moines Marvin Winick, Des Moines Alan J. Anderson, Logan Edgar F. Hansell, Des Moines Debora Hewitt Neumeyer, Cedar Rapids Harold R. Winston, Mason City Joan U. Axel, Muscatine Neil E. Harl, Ames Kathleen M. Neylan, Elkader Van D. Zimmer, Vinton L. Minor Barnes, Cedar Rapids Henry A. Harmon, Des Moines Carl V. Nielsen, Altoona Steven E. Zumbach, Des Moines Lu Ann L. Barnes, Ankeny Charles E. Harris, Des Moines Robert C. Oberbillig, Des Moines Barbara G. Barrett, New York Frank B. Harty, Des Moines Jerrold B. Oliver, Winterset William D. Bartine II, Des Moines R. Bruce Haupert, Iowa City Alan O. Olson, Des Moines V. Jean Bartley, Iowa City John W. Hayek, Iowa City John A. Pabst, Albia Marion L. Beatty, Decorah James P. Hayes, Iowa City Steven J. Pace, Cedar Rapids Fellows Francis H. Becker, Bellingham James R. Heiny, Mason City Socrates G. Pappajohn, Mason City David D. Beckman, Burlington Thomas I. Henderson, Des Moines Donald R. Payer, Ames Marsha M. Beckelman, Cedar Rapids Harold T. Beckman, Council Bluffs Steven W. Hendricks, Fort Dodge Phyllis E. Pearson, West Des Moines Marsha A. Bergan, Iowa City W. Louis Beecher, Waterloo Ralph H. Heninger, Davenport Frank W. Pechacek Jr., Council Bluffs Arthur E. Bonfield, Iowa City Marvin S. Berenstein, Sioux City Thomas J. Heronimus, Grundy Center S. David Peshkin, Scottsdale Willard L. Boyd III, Des Moines Roger A. Berkland, Emmetsburg William W. Hesson, Iowa City Richard W. Peterson, Council Bluffs Joseph R. Cahill, Nevada John M. Bickel, Cedar Rapids James V. Hicks, Knoxville Matthew J. Petrzelka, Cedar Rapids Richard M. Calkins, West Des Moines Edgar H. Bittle, Des Moines Luther L. Hill, Des Moines William V. Phelan, Iowa City Frank J. Carroll, Des Moines Edward M. Blando, Cedar Rapids N. William Hines Jr., Iowa City Thomas W. Polking, Jefferson David C. Craig, Des Moines Orville W. Bloethe, Victor Thomas D. Hobart, Iowa City J. Edward Power, West Des Moines Harry W. Dahl III, Des Moines Boyd W. Boehlje, Pella Harlan D. Hockenberg, West Des Moines John W. Rathert, Waterloo Gerald F. Denning, Wilton F. James Bradley, Cedar Rapids Joe Holland, Iowa City Carroll J. Reasoner, Cedar Rapids Alan E. Fredregill, Sioux City Robert W. Braun, Waterloo Stephen J. Holtman, Cedar Rapids Robert C. Reimer, Denison A. John Frey Jr., Clinton Allen E. Brennecke, Clemons Jay H. Honohan, Iowa City W. Ward Reynoldson, Des Moines Philip L. Garland, Garner David L. Brown, Des Moines Nan M. Horvat, Des Moines Donald G. Ribble, Cedar Rapids George A. Goebel, Davenport Donald J. Brown, Des Moines Stewart A. Huff, Sioux City Michael W. Rickert, Reinbeck Kirk M. Hartung, Des Moines Russell G. Buchanan, Algona Michael L. Huston, Des Moines Stephen W. Roberts, Des Moines James M. Holcomb, Des Moines Claus H. Bunz, Clive Lewis H. Jordan, Winterset Steven J. Roy, Des Moines Roger A. Huddle, Wapello Thomas J. Cahill, Nevada William H. Joy, Perry Roxann M. Ryan, Des Moines Janet G. Huston, Des Moines Bonnie J. Campbell, Des Moines Joseph B. Joyce, Des Moines Robert W. Sackett, Milford Elizabeth G. Kennedy, Des Moines Claire F. Carlson, Fort Dodge Stephen J. Juergens, Dubuque JC Salvo, Harlan Max E. Kirk, Waterloo James W. Carney, Des Moines Thomas N. Kamp, Davenport Steven K. Sandblom, Humboldt James L. Krambeck, West Des Moines Thomas W. Carpenter, Des Moines James E. Kelley, Davenport Richard J. Sapp, Des Moines Joseph C. Lauterbach, Harlan Richard R. Chabot, West Des Moines Carlton T. King, Des Moines Lawrence F. Scalise, West Des Moines Joan M. Lipsky, Cedar Rapids Antonio Colacino, Des Moines Charles M. Kiple, Ottumwa William D. Scherle, Des Moines Jane V. Lorentzen, Des Moines Kevin H. Collins, Cedar Rapids John L. Kuehnle, Mechanicsville Dick R. Schlegel, Ottumwa Christine M. Luzzie, Iowa City Thomas M. Collins, Tucson Diane H. Kutzko, Cedar Rapids Richard R. Schlegel II, Des Moines David R. Mason, Cedar Falls Roxanne B. Conlin, Des Moines Margaret T. Lainson, Iowa City Mark F. Schlenker, Indianola Linda A. McGuire, Iowa City Lance A. Coppock, Des Moines Eric W. Lam, Cedar Rapids Kirby D. Schmidt, Grundy Center Dan A. Moore, Sioux City John C. Cortesio Jr., Des Moines Jeffrey M. Lamberti, Ankeny Annette J. Scieszinski, Albia Joseph T. Moreland, Iowa City Charles R. Coulter, Coralville Roger L. Lande, Muscatine Sue L. Seitz, Des Moines Mary Lynn Neuhaus, Dubuque Lylea D. Critelli, Des Moines Thomas A. Lawler, Parkersburg David O. Shaff, Bettendorf Maurice B. Nieland, Sioux City Nick V. Critelli Jr., Des Moines Thomas E. Leahy, Windsor Heights Leon R. Shearer, Waukee Robert E. Norris, Shenandoah Francis L. Cudahy, Jefferson John D. Lloyd, Osceola Rosemary Sheehan, Dakota Dunes John C. O’Connor, Dubuque John G. DeKoster, Hull William J. Lorenz, Marshalltown William L. Shelton, Chariton Aaron T. Oliver, Des Moines J. Terrence Denefe, Ottumwa Richard W. Lozier Jr., Des Moines Thomas J. Shields, Davenport Mark A. Otto, Newton David A. Dettmann, Davenport Steven H. Lytle, Des Moines R. Craig Shives, Des Moines John R. Perkins, Des Moines Mark C. Dickinson, Des Moines John R. Mackaman, Des Moines Anita L. Shodeen, Des Moines C. Bradley Price, Mason City Dwight L. Dinkla, Des Moines George F. Madsen, Sioux City John D. Shors, Des Moines Edward W. Remsburg, Des Moines Philip J. Dorweiler, West Des Moines David L. Marner Sr., Cedar Rapids Ross H. Sidney Jr., Sarasota Elisabeth S. Reynoldson, Osceola Robert N. Downer, Iowa City Lorraine J. May, Des Moines H. Richard Smith, Des Moines Jim P. Robbins, Boone Raymond P. Drew, Hampton John D. Mayne, Sioux City James F. Smith, Charles City Rosemary S. Sackett, Okoboji David J. Dutton, Waterloo David F. McCann, Council Bluffs William S. Smith, Des Moines Richard G. Santi, West Des Moines Jay Eaton, Des Moines John A. McClintock, Des Moines Leon F. Spies, Iowa City Timothy S. Semelroth, Cedar Rapids David M. Elderkin, Cedar Rapids Mark McCormick, Des Moines Diane M. Stahle, Des Moines Troy A. Skinner, West Des Moines James C. Ellefson, Marshalltown Bruce W. McKee, Des Moines James M. Stanton, Clear Lake Charles L. Smith, Council Bluffs James A. Erb, Charles City Keith A. McKinley, Osage William F. Sueppel, Iowa City Sharon Soorholtz Greer, Marshalltown Daniel P. Ernst, Dubuque James F. McMahon, Algona James R. Swanger, Des Moines Timothy M. Sweet, Reinbeck Thomas A. Finley, Des Moines Thomas J. Miller, Des Moines Joseph D. Thornton, Council Bluffs Margaret D. Van Houten, Des Moines Joseph L. Fitzgibbons, Estherville Stephen M. Morain, West Des Moines Michael W. Thrall, Des Moines Robert VP Waterman Jr., Davenport Thomas L. Flynn, Des Moines Darrel A. Morf, Cedar Rapids Sanford A. Turner, Clarinda Lu Ann White, Des Moines Robert E. Ford, Cedar Rapids John A. Morrissey, Fairfield Paul R. Tyler, Des Moines Richard S. Fry, Cedar Rapids Cynthia C. Moser, Sioux City Roy W. Van Der Kamp, Rock Island David E. Funkhouser, Mason City Keith D. Mossman, Vinton James E. Van Werden, Adel R. Todd Gaffney, Des Moines Mark E. Mossman, Vinton LeRoy R. Voigts, Waverly Edward J. Gallagher Jr., Waterloo Iris E. Muchmore, Cedar Rapids David S. Walker, Des Moines Sheldon M. Gallner, Council Bluffs James R. Mumford, Des Moines G. Stephen Walters, Winterset Stephen C. Gerard II, Iowa City John E. Nagle, Bettendorf Ivan T. Webber III, Des Moines David S. Good, Cedar Rapids William H. Napier, Fort Madison James B. West, Des Moines Bruce B. Graves, Des Moines Peter B. Narey, Spirit Lake J. Michael Weston, Cedar Rapids

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Bar Foundation Annual Report 2008.indd 9 1/5/2009 3:42:06 PM 07-08 Contributors

The Iowa State Bar Foundation extends its appreciation to the following individuals who have given generously during the past year (those who participated in the voluntary check-off 07-08).

Allison R. Abbott, Des Moines Steven R. Bakke, Forest City Jonathan H. Bogaard, Chicago Patrick B. Byrne, Clear Lake Kevin V. Abbott, Des Moines Kent A. Balduchi, Des Moines J. Scott Bogguss, Cedar Rapids Keith N. Bystrom, Ames Michael B. Abbott, Des Moines J. Tyler Baldwin, Arlington Alan R. Bohanan, Iowa City Joseph A. Cacciatore, Des Moines Terry J. Abernathy, Cedar Rapids James M. Ballard, West Des Moines Timothy C. Boller, Waterloo George A. Cady III, Hampton Jill M. Ableidinger, Cedar Rapids Shalanda D. Ballard, Richfield Lachlan M. Bonander, Larchwood Garrett B. Caffee, Eau Claire Ivan J. Ackerman, Waverly Cynthia C. Banks-Radke, Johnston Cindie K. Book, West Des Moines Joseph R. Cahill, Nevada Monica L. Ackley, Dubuque Tammy L. Banning, Waterloo Guy P. Booth Jr., Cedar Rapids Thomas J. Cahill, Nevada Matthew J. Adam, Cedar Rapids Nathan J. Barber, Des Moines Michael J. Bootsma, North Liberty Richard M. Calkins, West Des Moines Aaron D. Adams, Omaha Alex V. Barbour III, Huntley Richard S. Bordwell, Washington Nathan A. Callahan, Waterloo Helen C. Adams, Des Moines Charles A. Barker, Longboat Key Donald J. Bormann, Ruthven Michael J. Callison, Adel Ronald R. Adams, Spirit Lake Jerald T. Barkmeier, Springfield Don J. Bottorff, Webster City John L. Calton, Englewood David R. Adelman, West Des Moines Charles H. Barlow, Brandon Nathaniel R. Boulton, Des Moines Gary L. Cameron, Fairfield Amy Sue Ring Adkins, West Des Moines Lu Ann L. Barnes, Ankeny Gilbert K. Bovard, Mason City Michael W. Cameron, Lincoln James W. Affeldt, Cedar Rapids Neil A. Barrick, Johnston Michael R. Bovee, Spencer Brian L. Campbell, Des Moines Paul B. Ahlers, St. Paul Joel W. Barrows, Bettendorf Gary J. Boveia, Waverly Matthew S. Campbell, Reston Javier A. Alabart, Fresno James P. Barry, Muscatine Mona M. Bowden, Iowa Falls Michael L. Campbell, Boone Everett H. Albers, Des Moines JoAnn L. Barten, Ames Karmell L. Bowen, Coralville Richard W. Canady, San Francisco Kelly K. Albert, Thorp V. Jean Bartley, Iowa City Thomas N. Bower, Waterloo Autumn L. Canny, Ottumwa David S. Albrecht, Norwalk Stephen V. Bartling, Lincoln Linda L. Bowers, Avoca Janet K. Canty, Lynbrook Iulia Albul, Brookline Mackenzie A. Barton, Cedar Rapids Dawn M. Bowman, Pleasantville Donald H. Capotosto, West Bend Catherine P. Alexander, Davenport Jared O. Bauch, Traer Lynn K. Bowman, Des Moines Pamela A. Car, Omaha William M. Alexander, Laurens John S. Bauch Jr., Traer David E. Boyd, Sacramento Darren R. Carlson, Omaha Richard A. Allbee, Hampton Scot L. Bauermeister, Estherville Nancy S. Boyd, Des Moines Kyle J. Carlson, Colfax Bradley E. Allen, Oneida Joel C. Baxter, Guthrie Center Robert F. Bozwell Jr., Centerville Ronald L. Carlson, Athens Anthony J. Almquist, Council Bluffs Brett J. Beattie, Des Moines William C. Bracker, Council Bluffs Jason T. Carlstrom, Spirit Lake Jon Altheimer, Alexandria Donald G. Beattie, Des Moines Thomas M. Braddy, Council Bluffs Thomas E. Carmody, Phoenix Timothy D. Ament, Waterloo Ryan T. Beattie, Des Moines William G. Bradley, Columbia James W. Carney, Des Moines Thomas L. Anders, Centerville Dennis E. Beatty, Cedar Rapids Brad J. Brady, Cedar Rapids Joel M. Carney, Omaha Brian P. Andersen, Audubon Marion L. Beatty, Decorah Bethany J. Brands, Spirit Lake Robert B. Carney III, Fort Lauderdale Lindsay E. Andersen, Council Bluffs Robert E. Beaty III, Bellingham Jeffrey L. Bratkiewicz, Sioux Falls John R. Carpenter, Cedar Rapids Alan J. Anderson, Logan Francis H. Becker, Bellingham Patrick C. Brau, Mount Pleasant Patrick M. Carpenter, Des Moines Andrew R. Anderson, Des Moines Janice M. Becker, Coralville Daniel L. Bray, Iowa City Thomas W. Carpenter, Des Moines Barry M. Anderson, Carthage Todd A. Becker, Madison Robert E. Breckenridge, Ottumwa Anthony J. Carroll, Des Moines Bruce L. Anderson, West Des Moines Susan K. Beckett, Bellport John T. Breitbach, Cedar Rapids Elizabeth H. Carson, La Jolla Ethan P. Anderson, Norwalk Harold T. Beckman, Council Bluffs John J. Brennan, Milwaukee Salvadore Carta, Omaha Frederick B. Anderson, West Des Moines Douglas M. Beech, Ankeny Allen E. Brennecke, Clemons David A. Carter, Boca Raton H. Eugene Anderson, Burlington James L. Beeghly, Fayette Lisa K. Brewster, Coralville James H. Carter, Cedar Rapids James E. Anderson, Washington Lee W. Beine, Tipton Michael P. Brice, Oskaloosa Jeffrey S. Carter, Des Moines Lars G. Anderson, Iowa City Louie F. Beisser, Mesa David E. Brick, West Des Moines Damon D. Cassens, Colorado Springs Roberta M. Anderson, Mason City Earle D. Bellamy, Golden Joseph S. Brick, West Des Moines Susan L. Catterall, Minneapolis Samuel C. Anderson, Waterloo Caroline P. Belsom, Lahaina Matthew S. Brick, West Des Moines Edward J. Cervantes, Davenport Scott W. Anderson, Kansas City Kenneth D. Benhart, Des Moines Steven P. Brick, West Des Moines Dennis F. Chalupa, Newton Steven C. Anderson, Iowa City Susan E. Bennett, Rosemont Stuart C. Briggs, Bradenton Bridget A. Chambers, Webster City Todd W. Anderson, Cedar Rapids Robert M. Beno, Council Bluffs David J. Bright, Iowa City Roberta A. Chambers, Corydon James H. Andreasen, Algona Jennifer A. Benson, Dakota City Matthew R. Brisch, Clinton Jessica J. Chandler, Windsor Heights Joseph E. Andres, Omaha Robert M. Benton, Carlisle Scott A. Brooke, West Branch Margaret M. Chaplinsky, Des Moines Robert C. Andres, Waterloo Sterling L. Benz, Tipton Patrick W. Brooks, Marshalltown David L. Charles, Des Moines Jay R. Andrews, Topeka James A. Benzoni, Des Moines Philip D. Brooks, Cedar Rapids Donald J. Charnetski, Grinnell Richard R. Andrews, Coppell Redge O. Berg, Spencer Stephen W. Bross, Burke Earl D. Check, Boone Larry L. Anfinson, Waterloo Thomas J. Berg, Des Moines David E. Brown, Iowa City Chester R. Chickering, Winterset Deron A. Anliker, Shawnee Mission Marsha A. Bergan, Iowa City David L. Brown, Des Moines L. Frank Chopin, West Palm Beach Christa M. Aplin, Ankeny Thomas R. Bernau, Des Moines James W. Brown, Osceola Michael J. Chozen, Spirit Lake Ronald S. Aplin, Deerfield Ronald J. Besch, Bellevue Mark R. Brown, Cedar Rapids Troy J. Christensen, Granite Canon Dennis D. Appelgate, Toledo Matthew D. Bessine, Keokuk Mary Ann Brown, Burlington Chris L. Christenson III, Peshtigo Lisa A. Arechavaleta, Altoona Carolyn J. Beyer, Iowa City Michael R. Brown, Fairfield Missy J. Clabaugh, Sioux Center Marc D. Arends, Humboldt Lloyd W. Bierma, Sioux Center Prentiss M. Brown, Saint Ignace James A. Clarity III, Spirit Lake Michelle L. Arenson, Cedar Rapids Kenneth W. Biermacher, Dallas Richard J. Brown, Matthews Craig E. Clark, Cedar Rapids Gary W. Armstrong, Storm Lake Jerome Y. Biggs, Savannah Richard D. Brown, Portland Craig N. Clark, Moline Margaret Teague Armstrong, West Des John E. Billingsley, Newton Stephen J. Brown, West Des Moines Donald R. Clark, Lake Barrington Moines Janice B. Binder, Mt. Vernon Terrence D. Brown, Clive George H. Clark Jr., Ames Bryan J. Arneson, Sioux City Roger D. Bindner, Paullina William T. Brown, Storm Lake Matthew J. Clark, Des Moines Rolf V. Aronsen, Mason City G. David Binegar, Davenport Ann E. Brown-Graff, Cedar Rapids Steven E. Clarke, Des Moines Della M. Arriaga, Urbandale James J. Binns, Blue Bell Mark S. Brownlee, Fort Dodge Shellie L. Clausen, Shawnee Mission Christal L. Arthur, Washington DeShawne L. Bird-Sell, Glenwood Karen M. Bruce, Durham Craig E. Claussen, Napa George A. Arvidson, Des Moines Thomas A. Bitter, Dubuque Kenneth L. Brune, Tulsa Nicole L. Claussen, Anamosa Kimberly M. Ashby, Cedar Rapids Ron M. Bitting, Clarinda Matthew W. Brune, Cedar Rapids Jeffry K. Clayton, West Des Moines John T. Ashworth, Des Moines Edgar H. Bittle, Des Moines Barry T. Bruner, Carroll Francis J. Cleary, Sioux City Brenda M. Ask, Canton Joel W. Bittner, Des Moines Christopher Bruns, Cedar Rapids Jessica L. Cleereman, Des Moines Charles P. Augustine, Waterloo Scott L. Bixenman, Le Mars Richard T. Bryant, Kansas City David L. Clemens, Dubuque Richard R. Autry, Des Moines Christopher Bjornstad, Spencer Deborah J. Brydon, Marion Leslie M. Clemenson, Adel Stephen F. Avery, Spencer Cletus W. Blakeman, Omaha James M. Buchanan, Omaha Brent E. Cleveland, West Des Moines Nick J. Avgerinos, Chicago John R. Bland, Plymouth J. Jerome Bullock, Washington Gregory L. Clevenger, Solon John L. Ayers, Des Moines Edward M. Blando, Cedar Rapids Chris J. Bunce, Lenexa Mark V. Cloud, Decatur David C. Bach, Baton Rouge Orville W. Bloethe, Victor Claus H. Bunz, Clive Darwin D. Clupper Jr., Des Moines Deanna R. Bachman, West Des Moines James J. Blommers, Wetumpka Nancy L. Burk, Toledo Dennis L. Cmelik, Hartley Kathleen Bailey, Rock Island Elmer E. Bloom, Muscatine Patricia A. Burke, Plantation Sarah W. Cochran, Fairfield Seleta A. Bainter, Mount Pleasant Thomas B. Blount Jr., Council Bluffs Angela L. Burmeister, Omaha Larry J. Cohrt, Waterloo Erik D. Bair, Des Moines John W. Blyth, Johnston Robert A. Burnett Jr., Des Moines James D. Coil, Waterloo David S. Baker, Scottsdale Theodore R. Boecker, Clive James Burns, Decorah David B. Collins, Peoria Dustin A. Baker, Dubuque Boyd W. Boehlje, Pella James D. Buser, Omaha Keith D. Collins, Waverly John R. Baker, Minburn Chad A. Boehlje, Pella Warren L. Bush, Wall Lake Thad J. Collins, Cedar Rapids Richard S. Bakka, Burr Ridge Andrew J. Boettger, Ames James F. Busse, Omaha Thomas S. Collins, Dubuque Kenneth L. Butters Jr., West Des Moines W. Eugene Collins, Le Mars The Iowa State Bar Foundation

Bar Foundation Annual Report 2008.indd 10 1/5/2009 3:42:08 PM Amy A. Collins White, Platteville Julie A. Degen, Washington Kent E. Endacott, Lincoln Louis M. Fusco, Indianola Marvin V. Colton, Albia John F. DeHoogh, Sheldon Catherine H. Engel, West Des Moines Rudolph Gabriel Jr., Waxhaw Ronald L. Comes, Omaha John G. DeKoster, Hull David M. Engelbrecht, Waverly Edward B. Gaines, Jacksonville Frank B. Comfort, Des Moines Peter S. DeLanoit, Des Moines Stephen M. Engelhardt, Denison Edward J. Gallagher Jr., Waterloo Traci M. Comstock, Council Bluffs Amanda M. Demichelis, Chariton Karen J. Epp, Cedar Rapids Gregory L. Galles, Omaha Daniel J. Condon, De Witt Daniel DenBeste, Cedar Rapids David J. Erbes, Johnston Brian P. Galligan, Des Moines Dwight R. Conkling, Grinnell Lowell E. Dendinger, Tipton Karen J. Erger, Cedar Rapids Sheldon M. Gallner, Council Bluffs Roxanne B. Conlin, Des Moines J. Terrence Denefe, Ottumwa Leif D. Erickson, Sioux City Michael J. Galvin, Rock Island Walter J. Conlon, Muscatine James F. Dennis, Keokuk Linda A. Erickson, Des Moines Kristin K. Gamble, Des Moines Barbara A. Connolly, Cedar Rapids Anne M. Dennison, Rochester Matthew J. Erickson, Postville Matthew L. Gannon, Des Moines Daniel B. Connolly, Clive Justin T. Deppe, Jewell Daniel P. Ernst, Dubuque Rhoda J. Ganzel, South Sioux City Edward M. Conrad, Sigourney H. Edwin Detlie Jr., Ottumwa Bruce A. Erusha, Cedar Rapids Peter J. Gardner, Iowa City Jacqueline R. Conway, Mason City Tracy L. Deutmeyer, Omaha Katie A. Ervin Carlson, Urbandale Steven Gardner, Ottumwa Guy R. Cook, Des Moines Mark W. DeVries, Bellevue Beverly Evans, Des Moines Jonathan N. Garner, Des Moines Kenneth R. Cook, Omaha Warren L. DeVries, Oro Valley Chris M. Even, Dubuque Judith A. Garnos Huitink, Sioux City Shon A. Cook, Muskegon Michael J. DeWaay, Charleston Leslie A. Even, Madison Peter J. Gartelos, Waterloo Patrick B. Byrne, Clear Lake Timothy R. Coonan, Des Moines John R. DeWitt, Albuquerque Amy L. Evenson, Iowa City Timothy L. Gartin, Ames Keith N. Bystrom, Ames John E. Coonley, Hampton J. Worthen DeYoung, Kansas City Ronald D. Fadness, Des Moines Robert B. Garver, West Des Moines Joseph A. Cacciatore, Des Moines Elliott E. Cooper, Forest City Anita L. Dhar, West Des Moines Brian J. Fagan, Cedar Rapids Marlene S. Garvis, Lake Elmo George A. Cady III, Hampton Robert P. Cooper, Forest City Curtis R. Dial, Keokuk George G. Fagg, Johnston Elias S. Gastelo Jr., El Paso Garrett B. Caffee, Eau Claire Ruth H. Cooperrider, Des Moines Martin A. Diaz, Iowa City John P. Fahey, Omaha James F. Gaukel, Mapleton Joseph R. Cahill, Nevada Vicki R. Copeland, Jefferson Stephen J. Dibble, Newmarket Chris Faiferlick, Williamsburg Meghan L. Gavin, Des Moines Thomas J. Cahill, Nevada Mark L. Coppock, Cedar Rapids Mark S. Dickhute, Omaha Charles F. Fairall, Marshalltown Kandie Gelner, Iowa City Richard M. Calkins, West Des Moines Frank W. Coppola, Denver Nancy Lawler Dickhute, Omaha Brian T. Fairfield, Davenport Jennifer Gelwick-Luecke, Ames Nathan A. Callahan, Waterloo Jeffrey C. Cordts, Des Moines Jean Dickson Feeney, Davenport Brian R. Farrell, Cedar Rapids James J. Gentile, Chandler Michael J. Callison, Adel David T. Coriden, Onalaska Donald L. Diehl, Coralville Mary A. Fawcett, Oskaloosa Nolden Gentry, West Des Moines John L. Calton, Englewood Christine O. Corken, Dubuque Paul R. Dietsch, Omaha Robert E. Feilmeyer, Guthrie Center James L. George, Le Mars Gary L. Cameron, Fairfield Kristina R. Corlette, Fort Myers Dennis A. Dietz, Polk City Daniel L. Feistner, Atlantic Carey M. E. Gephart, Seattle Michael W. Cameron, Lincoln Joseph S. Cortese II, West Des Moines Barbara J. Diment, West Des Moines Teresa Jo Feldmann, Williamsburg Nicholas C. Gerhart, Des Moines Brian L. Campbell, Des Moines James M. Cosgrove, Sioux City Raymond G. DiPaglia, Des Moines Joseph M. Feller, Sibley John A. Gerken, Jefferson Matthew S. Campbell, Reston Thaddeus E. Cosgrove, Holstein John R. Disselhorst, Burlington Kimberly TenEick Feltman, Cedar Rapids Gary G. Gerlach, Carson City Michael L. Campbell, Boone Meghann E. Cosgrove Whitmer, Holstein Catherine T. Dixon, Great Falls David L. Fenchel, Algona Bruce L. Gettman Jr., Cedar Falls Richard W. Canady, San Francisco Ann M. Cosimano, Johnston D T Doan, West Des Moines Joseph W. Fernandez, West Des Moines Randal J. Giannetto, Marshalltown Autumn L. Canny, Ottumwa Patrick K. Costello, Lakefield Blaine T. Doerrfeld, West Des Moines Gerald B. Feuerhelm, Des Moines Michael T. Gibbons, Omaha Janet K. Canty, Lynbrook Charles R. Coulter, Coralville Allison J. Doherty, Urbandale Julie A. Fillenwarth, Estherville David D. Gidel, Rockwell City Donald H. Capotosto, West Bend John S. Courter, Des Moines Jannette M. Domayer, Sioux City Lynn K. Fillenwarth, Estherville Linda S. Gilbert, Washington Pamela A. Car, Omaha John S. Courtney, Midland Patrick B. Donahue, Omaha Craig D. Finch, West Des Moines G Daniel Gildemeister, Sioux City Darren R. Carlson, Omaha Robert J. Cowie Jr., Decorah Philip D. Donohoe, Bonaire Jason M. Finch, Omaha Deborah K. Gilg, Omaha Kyle J. Carlson, Colfax Christine C. Cownie, Des Moines Michael P. Donohue, Cedar Rapids Timothy J. Finn, Nevada William WC Glass, Keosauqua Ronald L. Carlson, Athens Garry M. Cox, Johnston Jennifer E. Donovan, Des Moines Thomas J. Fiscus, Portland Reed H. Glawe, New Ulm Jason T. Carlstrom, Spirit Lake Jonathan A. Coy, Ames Benjamin T. Doran, Boone Dennis L. Fisher, Milwaukee Gene W. Glenn, Ottumwa Thomas E. Carmody, Phoenix Carrie E. Coyle, Davenport John F. Doran, Emmetsburg Jeffrey P. Fisher, Des Moines Bryan A. Glinton, Nassau James W. Carney, Des Moines Francis J. Coyle Jr., Rock Island Shani A. Dorn, West Des Moines Julie B. Fisher, Naples Donald H. Gloe, Decorah Joel M. Carney, Omaha Scott J. Coziahr, Omaha Philip J. Dorweiler, West Des Moines Michael S. Fisher, Oskaloosa John D. Gnagy, Elkader Robert B. Carney III, Fort Lauderdale James P. Craig, Cedar Rapids Paul R. Doster, Algona Thomas A. Fitch, South Sioux City James M. Gocke, Ankeny John R. Carpenter, Cedar Rapids Paul D. Crane, Larkspur Karen P. Douglas, Omaha Rhonda E. Fitchett, Fort Dodge Duane J. Goedken, Muscatine Patrick M. Carpenter, Des Moines William F. Creasey, Muscatine Michael Dowd, Omaha Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Pocahontas Joseph P. Goedken, Centerville Thomas W. Carpenter, Des Moines Keisha F. Cretsinger, Ankeny Thomas S. Dowd, South Bend Joseph L. Fitzgibbons, Estherville Dale E. Goeke, Waverly Anthony J. Carroll, Des Moines Christine L. Crilley, Cedar Rapids Robert N. Downer, Iowa City Jeffrey G. Flagg, West Des Moines Quintin A. Goeke, Waverly Elizabeth H. Carson, La Jolla Elizabeth V. Croco, Iowa City Robert J. Downing, Glenview Andrea M. Flanagan, Des Moines Frances L. Gohlke-Johansen, Mesa Salvadore Carta, Omaha Crystal S. Cronk, Keosauqua Megan E. Drahos, Alexandria Douglas A. Flanders, Shawnee Mission Judy L. Goldberg, Cedar Rapids David A. Carter, Boca Raton Natalie H. Cronk, Iowa City D. Flint Drake, Dubuque Joseph W. Flannery, LeMars Bryan J. Goldsmith, Ottumwa James H. Carter, Cedar Rapids Charles S. Crook III, Des Moines Craig M. Dreismeier, Council Bluffs Elizabeth A. Flansburg, West Des Moines Paul M. Goldsmith, Chariton Jeffrey S. Carter, Des Moines Dustan J. Cross, New Ulm Tom L. Drew, Des Moines Thomas A. Fleener, Des Moines William P. Goldstein, Fairfield Damon D. Cassens, Colorado Springs Steven J. Crowley, Burlington Paul A. Drey, West Des Moines Alan R. Fleming, Sparks David S. Good, Cedar Rapids Susan L. Catterall, Minneapolis Marianne B. Culhane, Omaha Theresa M. Driscoll, Urbandale Joan M. Fletcher, Des Moines Kasey M. Good, Kalona Edward J. Cervantes, Davenport Cheri L. Cummings, Coralville Robert W. Droll, Davenport L. John Fletcher, Deerfield Darrell J. Goodhue, Carlisle Dennis F. Chalupa, Newton E. Jacob Cummings, Des Moines Rebecca B. Dublinske, Des Moines Alanson J. Flickinger, Independence Steven E. Goodlow, Albia Bridget A. Chambers, Webster City Michael J. Cunningham, Urbandale F. Joseph DuBray, Sioux Falls Denise M. Flory, Waterloo Dorothy K. Goodman, Ankeny Roberta A. Chambers, Corydon John W. Curran, Palm Coast Thomas J. Duff, Des Moines Thomas L. Flynn, Des Moines Robert W. Goodwin, Ames Jessica J. Chandler, Windsor Heights Michael E. Currans, Omaha John L. Duffy, Mason City Angela E. Foht, Davenport Myron L. Gookin, Fairfield Margaret M. Chaplinsky, Des Moines Jo H. Curris, Chevy Chase Landon R. Dufoe, Center Point Habbo G. Fokkena, Cedar Rapids J. Barton Goplerud, West Des Moines David L. Charles, Des Moines Jean M. Curtis, Guttenberg Kenneth A. Duker, Ottumwa Mark A. Fonken, Lake Elmo Grant G. Gordon, Davenport Donald J. Charnetski, Grinnell Charles E. Cutler, West Des Moines Susan Dulek, Iowa City Kathryn E. Ford, West Point Katie S. Goshorn, Shelby Earl D. Check, Boone Harry W. Dahl III, Des Moines Michael C. Dunbar, Waterloo Wilford L. Forker, Sioux City Cory F. Gourley, Des Moines Chester R. Chickering, Winterset Robert E. Daidone, Andover Andrew J. Dunn, Cedar Rapids Stephanie Forker Parry, Sioux City James R. Gowling, Minneapolis L. Frank Chopin, West Palm Beach Matthew D. Dake, Cedar Rapids B. Michael Dunn, Mason City Gregory P. Forney, Kansas City David J. Grace, Des Moines Michael J. Chozen, Spirit Lake DuWayne J. Dalen, Perry Benjamin B. Dvergsten, Storm Lake Matthew J. Forristal, Holstein James E. Graham, Nevada Troy J. Christensen, Granite Canon Amanda M. D’Amico, Cedar Rapids Edward E. Eaton, Sidney Priscilla E. Forsyth, Sioux City Jim K. Graven, Greene Chris L. Christenson III, Peshtigo Phillip S. Dandos, Sioux City Matthew E. Eck, Omaha Craig R. Foss, Fairfield Thomas P. Graves, Clive Missy J. Clabaugh, Sioux Center Anne E. Daniels, Iowa City Denis R. Eckert, Sioux City Davis L. Foster, Iowa City Dennis M. Gray, Council Bluffs James A. Clarity III, Spirit Lake Brian L. Danielson, Marshalltown Erika K. Eckley, Des Moines James W. Foster, Modesto Jack R. Gray, Rockwell City Craig E. Clark, Cedar Rapids David R. Danilson, Boone Stephen R. Eckley, Des Moines Laura L. Foster, Chesterfield Russell B. Gray Jr., Colorado Springs Craig N. Clark, Moline Ron D. Danks, Pleasantville Henry E. Edsill, Waterloo Gregory L. Fowler, Kansas City Craig F. Graziano, Des Moines Donald R. Clark, Lake Barrington Vicki R. Danley, Sidney Dennis E. Egel, Cedar Rapids James F. Fowler, Indianola E. Michael Greaves, Ankeny George H. Clark Jr., Ames J. Hobart Darbyshire, Davenport Robert J. Eggert, Charles City Christopher C. Foy, Waverly Allison E. Green, Washington Matthew J. Clark, Des Moines John G. Daufeldt, Conroy Steven M. Egli, Waverly April D. Franklin, Omaha Bruce A. Green, Primghar Steven E. Clarke, Des Moines Susan Daufeldt, Conroy Michael G. Ehlers, Davenport Barbara B. Franklin, APO Lisa A. Green, Des Moines Shellie L. Clausen, Shawnee Mission Donald Daughton, Phoenix John H. Ehrhart, Cedar Rapids Monty W. Franklin, Humeston Michael D. Green, Winston-Salem Craig E. Claussen, Napa Lisa E. D’Aunno, Iowa City Ronald F. Eich, Carroll Mark W. Fransdal, Cedar Falls Earl G. Greene, Omaha Nicole L. Claussen, Anamosa Alan M. Daut, Altoona John R. Eichelberger, Muscatine Robert H. Fraser, Marina Del Rey Joseline L. Greenley, Webster City Jeffry K. Clayton, West Des Moines Michael J. Davenport, Johnston Eric J. Eide, Fort Dodge Jeanine M. Freeman, West Des Moines Gregory F. Greiner, Des Moines Francis J. Cleary, Sioux City Richard H. Davidson, Clarinda Robert R. Eidsmoe, Rio Verde Judy L. Freking, Sioux Center Steven P. Greiner, Springfield Jessica L. Cleereman, Des Moines Jill M. Davis, Spencer Larry J. Eisenhauer, Des Moines Thomas P. Frerichs, Waterloo William H. Grell, West Des Moines David L. Clemens, Dubuque Russell C. Davis, Alexandria Dani L. Eisentrager, Eagle Grove Chad R. Frese, Marshalltown Jeffrey H. Greve, Northwood Leslie M. Clemenson, Adel Taylor S. Davis, Bettendorf Susan L. Ekstrom, Des Moines John D. Freund, Dubuque Marlita A. Greve, Davenport Brent E. Cleveland, West Des Moines Wade S. Davis, Mankato David A. Elderkin, Cedar Rapids A. John Frey Jr., Clinton Charles Gribble, Des Moines Gregory L. Clevenger, Solon George F. Davison Jr., Des Moines Bassel F. El-Kasaby, Omaha Michael J. Frey, Sioux City Barry L. Griffith, Knoxville Mark V. Cloud, Decatur David L. Davitt, Rockford David R. Elkin, Des Moines Jack M. Fribley, Minneapolis Maryann L. Grodin, Washington Darwin D. Clupper Jr., Des Moines Joseph E. Day, Cedar Rapids Craig E. Elliott, Anamosa Allen G. Friday, Atlantic Jorun Groe Meierding, Mankato Dennis L. Cmelik, Hartley Paula Kay De Angelo, Ames Ryan J. Ellis, Indianola Daniel R. Fridrich, Omaha Marcus F. Gross Jr., Harlan Sarah W. Cochran, Fairfield Bradley K. De Jong, Orange City Mary M. Ellis-Hardin, Omaha Judson L. Frisk, Logan Roger H. Gross, Minneapolis Larry J. Cohrt, Waterloo Debra S. De Jong, Orange City Timothy S. Ellsworth, Omaha Joan W. Frohock, Altoona Bradley M. Grothe, Centerville James D. Coil, Waterloo Edward B. De Silva Jr., Davenport Melinda K. Ellwanger, Des Moines Iris B. Frost, Iowa City Angela Y. Gruber-Gardner, Des Moines David B. Collins, Peoria John C. Dean, Glenwood Michael W. Ellwanger, Sioux City Michael L. Frost, Waterloo Mary A. Gubbrud, Cedar Falls Keith D. Collins, Waverly Thomas N. DeBoom, Cedar Rapids Charles L. Elson, Leon Robert D. Fulton, Waterloo Steven W. Guiter, Knoxville Thad J. Collins, Cedar Rapids Barbara Q. Decker, Des Moines Todd A. Elverson, Des Moines Aaron S. Fultz, Ames Joseph R. Gunderson, Des Moines Thomas S. Collins, Dubuque Elizabeth C. Deegan, Cedar Rapids Michael J. Elwood, North English Donald G. Furlow, Omaha Larry G. Gutz, Cedar Rapids W. Eugene Collins, Le Mars J. Michael Deege, West Des Moines Richard H. 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Bar Foundation Annual Report 2008.indd 11 1/5/2009 3:42:09 PM Fredd J. Haas, Des Moines Ralph H. Heninger, Davenport Stephen R. Irvine, Marshalltown David J. King, Sioux Falls J. D. Haas, Minneapolis Ralph W. Heninger, Davenport Darrell J. Isaacson, Mason City Gregory D. Kingery, Cedar Rapids Sara L. Haas, Cedar Rapids Pressley W. Henningsen, Cedar Rapids David J. Isaacson, West Des Moines Michael F. Kinney, Omaha William A. Haas, Hiawatha Elizabeth C. Henriksen, West Burlington Debra V. Isdal-Giroux, Phoenix Thomas F. Kintigh, Ottumwa Jerry L. Hadenfeldt, Des Moines Donald G. Henry, Newton Thomas J. Jackowski, Clive James H. Kirby, Norfolk JoAnne Hagen, Windsor Robert J. Henry, Kansas City Lee M. Jackwig, Des Moines Max E. Kirk, Waterloo William D. Hager, Boca Raton Susan L. Hense, Cedar Rapids Erik K. Jacobs, Rockford Michael F. Kivett, Omaha Joseph E. Halbur, Carroll David C. Hepperlen, Omaha Michael P. Jacobs, Sioux City Curtis J. Klatt, Waterloo Andrew D. Hall, Des Moines Thomas J. Heronimus, Grundy Center Rolland B. Jacobs, Fort Dodge Robert D. Klauer, Dubuque Theron M. Hall, Phoenix Victoria L. Herring, Des Moines Jerrold E. Jacobsen, Cedar Falls Donald R. Klein, Rock Valley Elizabeth L. Hall-Mansfield, Des Moines Joseph D. Herrold, Des Moines Michael J. Jacobsma, Sioux Center Charles J. Klinkenborg, Parkersburg Yara E. Halloush, Cedar Rapids Mark J. Herzberger, Cedar Rapids Debra E. James, Salina Lori L. Klockau, Iowa City Tisha M. Halverson, Paullina Susan M. Hess, Dubuque Frederick W. James, Des Moines Ruth B. Klotz, Des Moines Lee H. Hamann, Omaha William W. Hesson, Iowa City Lawrence I. James Jr., Des Moines Jared R. Knapp, Waterloo Timothy W. Hamann, Waterloo David J. Hester, Ottumwa Lawrence James, Des Moines William C. Knapp II, West Des Moines Mark T. Hamer, Iowa City David W. Hibbard, Des Moines Marion E. James, Creston Beth D. Knickerbocker, Menomonee Falls Jill K. Hamer Conway, Omaha David G. Hicks, Omaha Carmen L. Janssen, West Des Moines Craig A. Knickrehm, Omaha Steven G. Hamilton, South Lyon James V. Hicks, Knoxville Dennis D. Jasper, Bettendorf Allan Kniep, Waukee David L. Hammer, Dubuque Clint C. Hight, Greenfield Steven C. Jayne, Des Moines Richard A. Knock, Cedar Falls Matthew D. Hammes, Omaha Earl W. Hill, Britt David P. Jennett, Storm Lake Mona F. Knoll, Cedar Rapids Thurman B. Hampton, Tucker Jared W. Hill, Des Moines Dean T. Jennings, Council Bluffs Kelsey J. Knowles, Des Moines Aaron D. Hamrock, West Des Moines Russell J. Hill, Urbandale Elizabeth Lynn Jensen, Omaha Charles F. Knudson, Marcus William J. Hancock, Des Moines Thomas C. Hill, Bettendorf Gretchen R. Jensen, West Des Moines Adrian T. Knuth, Anamosa Gregory V. Hand, Lorton Neil A. Hillyard, Englewood Thomas E. Jensen, Ankeny Karilyn E. Kober, Omaha Jill A. Handley, Cedar Rapids Jeffrey L. Himrich, Des Moines Jill R. Jensen-Welch, Des Moines Gary W. Koch, New Ulm Larry J. Handley, Ankeny Robert A. Himschoot, Buckingham Kay M. Johansen, Cedar Rapids Joseph G. Kohler, Minneapolis John J. Haney, Marshalltown Scott A. Hindman, Sioux City Steven L. Johanson, Forest City Bradford F. Kollars, Sioux City Kristin M. Hanks, West Des Moines Michael T. Hines, Davenport Brian R. Johnsen, Humboldt Walter A. Kollmorgen, Belle Plaine Cynthia Hanna Castelletti, Cedar Rapids John L. Hintermeister, Muscatine Bobbier A. Johnson, Sioux City Lori J. Kolpin, Aurelia Charles R. Hannan IV, Council Bluffs Stephanie L. Hinz, Cedar Rapids Bruce E. Johnson, West Des Moines Robert E. Konchar, Cedar Rapids Chad E. Hansen, Fairway Henry L. Hirsch, Weston David A. Johnson, Knoxville Lee J. Konfrst, Des Moines Christine A. Hansen, Oklahoma City Larry J. Hirschberg, Farnhamville Deborah L. Johnson, Newton Richard F. Koontz, Iowa City David I. Hansen, Clive Thomas D. Hobart, Iowa City Derek J. Johnson, Fort Dodge Elaine C. Kopf, Rock Island Peter W. Hansen, Burlington Harlan D. Hockenberg, West Des Moines Gregory A. Johnson, Fort Madison Sarah M. Kouri, Des Moines Robert L. Hansen, West Liberty Jennifer L. Hodge, Des Moines J. Richard Johnson, Cedar Rapids Todd W. Kowalke, Cresco Dale L. Hansmann, Parkersburg Andrea F. Hoeschen, Milwaukee Joan D. Johnson, Des Moines Michael D. Kozlik, Omaha Stephen J. Hanson, Urbandale John S. Hoff, Chicago Jon H. Johnson, Sidney Mary Baird Krafka, Ottumwa Thomas J. Hanson, Manchester James P. Hoffman, Keokuk Larry W. Johnson, Iowa Falls Gary D. Kragt, Johnston Gregory O. Hapgood Jr., Johnston George F. Hoffman III, Leon Lee R. Johnson, Ogden John E. Krahmer, Lubbock Kimberly K. Hardeman, Cedar Rapids Josef L. Hoffmann, Des Moines Mark R. Johnson, Red Oak Timothy J. Kramer, Rock Rapids William W. Hardin, Knoxville John W. Hofmeyer III, Oelwein Michael H. Johnson, Spirit Lake Vernon E. Kratchmer, Osage Marc S. Harding, Des Moines Joe Holland, Iowa City Rachelle L. Johnson, Montezuma Kurt L. Kratovil, Cedar Rapids Stephen D. Hardy, Des Moines H. Daniel Holm Jr., Waterloo Robert K. Johnson, Naples Kevin W. Krause, Davenport Matthew D. Hargrafen, Ames Lori M. Holm, Des Moines Robert L. Johnson, Des Moines Joshua P. Kraushaar, Williamsburg Daniel J. Harmelink, Sioux Falls James T. Holmes, Cedar Rapids Scott E. Johnson, Des Moines Jeffrey A. Krausman, Des Moines Jared O. C. Harmon, West Des Moines James C. Holmes, Cedar Rapids Joseph C. Johnston, Iowa City LeAnne K. Krell, Ankeny Allan L. Harms, Cedar Rapids Stephen H. Holmes, Nevada Tricia A. Johnston, Des Moines Douglas W. Krenzer, Omaha Lucy E. Harrington, Greensboro Gretchen B. Holt, Iowa City Carrie S. Jones, Lake Park Matthew J. Kriegel, Cedar Rapids John W. Harris, Waterloo Michael D. Holt, Iowa Falls Michael J. Jones, Oconomowoc Arthur Krimsky, Des Moines Philip L. Harris, Chicago Janet K. Hong, Cedar Rapids Paul W. Jones, Clarinda Elizabeth Kruidenier, Des Moines Robert L. Harris, Sioux City Jay Honohan, Iowa City Edward D. Jorgensen, Montezuma Douglas A. Krull, Northwood Richard W. Harrison, Hitchcock Joey T. Hoover, Des Moines Thomas P. Jorgensen, West Des Moines Timothy J. Krumm, Iowa City Vicki B. Harrison, Atlanta Andrew L. Hope, Des Moines William H. Joy, Perry Theodore L. Kubicek, Cedar Rapids Maurice Hart, Waukon Benjamin W. Hopkins, Clive David L. Jungmann, Greenfield Gerald J. Kucera, Cedar Rapids Leonard B. Hartman, Stuart Robert D. Hornbaker, Los Angeles Kara D. Junkins Pothitakis, Fort Madison Rudolph F. Kuchan, Shawnee Mission John D. Hartung, Des Moines Paul E. Horvath, Des Moines Steven C. Kaiser, Johnston Kevin J. Kuckelman, Keokuk Jeffrey D. Harty, Des Moines Ronald K. Hoskin, Pittsfield Mark A. Kalafut, Hawkinsville Lawrence D. Kudej, Cedar Rapids Kara L. Hartzler, Oracle Donald C. Hoskins, Marion Katherine J. Kaminsky, Glenwood Steven J. Kuehl, Santa Fe Ed Harvey, Mt. Pleasant Kevin E. Houchin, Fort Collins Barry S. Kaplan, Marshalltown Gerald A. Kuehn, Hackettstown Edward T. Harvey Jr., Creston Michael J. Houchins, Spencer Theodore E. Karpuk, Sioux City Michael A. Kuehn, Johnston Loretta L. Harvey, Creston James D. Houghton, Iowa City T. David Katsumes, Elgin John L. Kuehnle, Mechanicsville Ferzana Hashmi, Des Moines Julie R. Houston, Iowa City Kevin E. Kaufman, Davenport Timothy B. Kuiken, Fairfield Mark A. Hassebrook, Lincoln Andrew J. Howard, Marshalltown Paul J. Kaufman, Dubuque Steven D. Kundel, Muscatine Gaylen V. Hassman, Waverly Bradley W. Howard, Amarillo Norbert W. Kaut, Des Moines Michael Kuperman, West Des Moines Anthony A. Haughton, Iowa City Connie L. Howard, Minneapolis E. Kelly Keady, Minneapolis William L. Kutmus, Des Moines Nancy R. Hauserman, Iowa City Marty R. Howard, Des Moines Lisa A. Keane, Omaha John D. Kwapnioski, Omaha W. Dirk Hausmann, Cedarburg Richard G. Howard, Atlantic Joseph C. Keefe, Decorah Jean E. Kyle, Hamilton Carol Ann Havemann, Houston Bradley B. Howe, Spencer James R. Keele, West Liberty Leonard R. Labagh, Fairfield John W. Hayek, Iowa City Jay E. Howe, Greenfield William J. Keen, Mason City Robert H. Laden, Des Moines Mary Kate Pilcher Hayek, Iowa City Richard D. Howe, Urbandale Joni L. Keith, Ottumwa Lewis T. Laflin, Omaha Matthew J. Hayek, Iowa City Andrew B. Howie, West Des Moines Kenneth L. Keith, Ottumwa Leslie K. Lagomarcino, Washington David T. Hayes, Cedar Rapids John R. Hoyman, Indianola Lloyd E. Keith, Ottumwa Margaret T. Lainson, Iowa City Heather M. Hayes, Charlottesville David A. Hoyt, Jefferson Craig L. Kelley, Omaha Eric W. Lam, Cedar Rapids James P. Hayes, Iowa City Jaclyn M. Hruska, Des Moines Dorothy L. Kelley, Des Moines Jeffrey M. Lamberti, Ankeny Melissa M. Head, APO Joseph J. Hrvol, Council Bluffs James E. Kelley, Davenport Bobbi J. Lammer, West Liberty Scott M. Heckart, Ottumwa Aaron M. Hubbard, Urbandale Sandra B. Kelley, Scottsdale Kimberly A. Lammers, Blair Melvin D. Heckt, Wayzata Roger A. Huddle, Wapello John W. Kellogg, Missouri Valley Lawrence J. Lammers, Davenport Arthur C. Hedberg, Des Moines Blaine B. Hudnall, Des Moines Jeffrey A. Kelso, Urbandale William M. Lamson III, Omaha Maurine H. Heeger, Sioux City Roger J. Hudson Jr., West Des Moines Larry A. Kemp, Punta Gorda Robert L. Lande, Muscatine Matthew F. Heffron, Omaha Roger J. Hudson, West Des Moines Stephen A. Kenkel, Toledo Michael J. Lane, Knoxville Randy V. Hefner, Adel Steven K. Huff, Yankton JoAnne Kennebeck, Omaha Kimberly S. Lange, Edgewood Robert E. Heggestad, Washington Duane M. Huffer, Story City Frank E. Kennedy, Sibley Lance W. Lange, Des Moines Leo C. Hegtvedt, Decorah Robert L. Huffer, Story City Kevin J. Kennedy, New Hampton Robert W. Langholz, Tulsa Joseph J. Heidenreich, Odebolt H. Dale Huffman, Omaha Michael K. Kennedy, New Hampton Thomas W. Langlas, Waterloo Melissa M. Heidman, Boulder Jennie L. Hughes, Perry Michael W. Kennedy, Iowa City Michael J. Lanigan, Waterloo James R. Heiny, Mason City William N. Hughet, Alexandria Charles J. Kenville, Des Moines Jeffrey W. Lanz, West Des Moines Lorelei Heisinger, Waterloo Andrew M. Hull, Phoenix Arnold O. Kenyon III, Creston Susanne Laphen Miller, Omaha Wilfred H. Heitritter, Redlands Gregory A. Hulse, Adel Chad A. Kepros, Iowa City Joseph R. Lapointe, Mason City Michael R. Hellige, Sioux City Gregory J. Humphrey, Fort Madison Brian L. Kern, Colfax Timothy L. Lapointe, Mason City Paul E. Hellwege, Boone Marc A. Humphrey, Urbandale Wayne L. Kern, Dallas John C. Larsen, Cedar Falls Larry D. Helvey, Cedar Rapids Christine A. Hunziker, Ames Gustave W. Kerndt, Pocatello Dennis G. Larson, Decorah John T. Hemminger, Des Moines Jeffrey W. Hurt, Dallas Stephen G. Kersten, Fort Dodge Paul E. Larson, Omaha Mark L. Hemmingson, Le Mars Geri D. Huser, Altoona Dan Ketcham, Omaha Randy M. Larson, Iowa City Donald J. Hemphill, Spencer Janet G. Huston, Des Moines Tarek A. Khowassah, Iowa City Jason E. Laughlin, Des Moines Matthew J. Hemphill, Adel Jason S. Hyland, Story City Michael K. Kiernan, Saint Petersburg Scott A. Lautenbaugh, Omaha Karla J. Henderson, Holstein Thomas P. Hyland, Clive Laura R. Kilian, Des Moines Donald K. Lawler, Omaha Lewis S. Hendricks, Rockwell City Lisa J. Hynden-Jeanes, Leon Thomas K. Killion, San Antonio Robert A. Lawler, Milwaukee Steven W. Hendricks, Fort Dodge Zorica Ilic, Des Moines Amy M. Kilpatrick, Cedar Rapids Thomas A. Lawler, Parkersburg Gary G. Kimes, Osceola Michael J. Leahy, Omaha The Iowa State Bar Foundation

Bar Foundation Annual Report 2008.indd 12 1/5/2009 3:42:11 PM Thomas E. Leahy, Windsor Heights Hollie M. Mason, Omaha Thomas J. Miller, Des Moines Gayle Nelson Vogel, Des Moines David C. Lechner, Chicago Krishna K. Mastel, Vermillion Jeffrey B. Millhollin, Corning Allen K. Nepper, Denison Gregory M. Lederer, Cedar Rapids Victor J. Mastromarco Jr. , Saginaw Nora E. Milner, San Diego Marti D. Nerenstone, Council Bluffs Clayton R. Lee, East Moline William L. Matthews, Wapello Boyd J. Milroy, Vinton James E. Nervig, West Des Moines Dennis P. Lee, Omaha John T. Matthias, Aurora Sean A. Minahan, Omaha John E. Netti Jr., Dubuque Jennifer S. Lee, Scottsdale C. J. Matthiessen, Monticello Denise M. Mineck, Cedar Rapids Gerard D. Neugent, West Des Moines Robert E. Lee, Humboldt Timothy J. Mattson, Eden Prairie Juliet F. Miner, Castle Rock Howard L. Neuhaus, Omaha Robert J. Legislador, Marion Kevin S. Maughan, Albia Joel A. Mintzer, Minneapolis Henry G. Neuman, Davenport Michael J. Lehan, Omaha Charles W. Maurer Jr., Boston Alla Rosemarie Mintzer Zaprudsky, Linda K. Neuman, Le Claire Robert J. Leinen, North English Nicholas J. Mauro, Des Moines West Des Moines Gregory W. Neumeyer, Cedar Rapids Kurt R. Leistikow, Cedar Falls Tony M. May, Las Vegas Clark I. Mitchell, Clive Robert D. Newberry, Canton Anthony J. Lengeling, Des Moines John D. Mayne, Sioux City Dennis J. Mitchell, Iowa City Mark A. Newman, Forest City Joseph F. Leo, Des Moines Paul J. McAndrew Jr., Coralville Kate B. Mitchell, Hudson Clint T. Newsum, Overland Park Michelle R. Lessmann, South Sioux City Bradley McCall, Grinnell Ryan J. Mitchell, Ottumwa Deborah M. Neyens, Cedar Rapids Carl R. Letz, Eldora Cynthia M. McCall, Des Moines Frank S. Mitvalsky, Cedar Rapids Kathleen M. Neylan, Elkader Charles H. Levad, Mason City David F. McCann, Council Bluffs Richard F. Mitvalsky, Cedar Rapids Kevin C. Neylan, Guttenberg Catherine K. Levine, Des Moines James D. McCarragher, Iowa City John S. Moeller, Sioux City Gregory C. Nicholas, Mason City Thomas J. Levis, West Des Moines James E. McCarthy, West Des Moines Lon D. Moeller, Iowa City Don C. Nickerson, Des Moines Gerald Levy, Cape Coral Timothy McCarthy Sr., West Des Moines Margaret M. Moeller, Davenport Rachel Nicola, Washington Jonathan C. Lewis, West Des Moines Timothy McCarthy II, West Des Moines Jeffrey R. Mohrhauser, Sioux City Maurice B. Nieland, Sioux City Michael L. Lewis, Cambridge Nathan S. McCay, Del Mar Thomas R. Mohrhauser, Mapleton Ann M. Nielsen, Corning William O. Lewis, Harlan Gary F. McClintock, Independence Donald H. Molstad, Sioux City Stephanie M. Nielsen, Creston Michele M. Lewon, Sioux City John A. McClintock, Des Moines James R. Monroe, Des Moines Stuart D. Nielsen, Corning Mark E. Liabo, Cedar Rapids Edward N. McConnell, West Des Moines John R. Monroe, Washington Randal J. Nigg, Dubuque Michael W. Liebbe, Davenport Joseph L. McConnell, Washington Dick H. Montgomery, Spencer E. Richard Nightingale III, Van Meter Melanie A. Liebsack, Sioux City Richard O. McConville, West Des Moines Sasha L. Monthei, Cedar Rapids Elizabeth A. Nigut, Des Moines Gregory M. Lievens, Allison Clinton J. McCord, Cedar Rapids Peter M. Monzel, Sioux City Brian D. Nolan, Omaha Greg A. Life, Oskaloosa John S. McCorkindale, Elkader Dan A. Moore, Sioux City Michael T. Norris, West Des Moines Richard A. Light, Houston Curtis G. McCormick, Des Moines Matthew B. Moore, Oskaloosa Verle W. Norris, Corydon Justin A. Lightfoot, Saint Louis David C. McCormick, West Des Moines Gerald A. L. Moothart, Ames Bradley L. Norton, Clarence Paul H. Linde, Sioux Falls Keith L. McCormick, Vero Beach Molly C. Moran Lukenbill, Omaha Matthew G. Novak, Cedar Rapids Michael M. Lindeman, Cedar Rapids Kate A. McCoy, Omaha Joseph T. Moreland, Iowa City Nancy N. Nowlis, Jacksonville Matthew T. Lindholm, Des Moines Ann McCrea, Cedar Rapids Meredith J. Morgans, Omaha Julia A. Oas, Racine Margaret L. Lingreen, Postville Jon M. McCright, Cedar Rapids Richard D. Morr, Chariton Robert C. Oberbillig, Des Moines Jeffrey J. Link, Des Moines C. Kevin McCrindle, Waterloo Judith J. Morrell, Davenport Dorothy A. O’Brien, Davenport Maegan Lipes Lorentzen, Grinnell Erin E. McCullough, Lake View Jeremy B. Morris, Omaha E. Daniel O’Brien, Cedar Rapids Patricia J. Lipski, Fairfield William T. McCullough, Davenport Nancy T. Morris, Omaha James A. O’Brien, Dubuque Christy R. Liss, Waterloo Richard D. McCurdy, Goodyear Stacy Morris, Omaha Samuel G. O’Brien, Des Moines John M. Locher, Farley Mark A. McDermott, New York Stephen D. Morrison, Des Moines Francine O’Brien Andersen, Audubon Thomas M. Locher, Omaha James L. McDonald, Iowa City Timothy M. Morrison, Omaha Thomas F. Ochs, Cedar Rapids Todd J. Locher, Farley Linda L. McDonald, West Des Moines David A. Morse, Des Moines David P. Odekirk, Waterloo John M. Loeschen, Roanoke Michael McDonough, Cedar Rapids John M. Mossman, Vinton Steven J. Oeth, Boone Irene M. Loftus, Davenport Bonnie J. McDougall, West Des Moines Keith D. Mossman, Vinton Wendy E. Ogden, West Des Moines Holly M. Logan, Des Moines Dennis M. McElwain, Sioux City Mark E. Mossman, Vinton Loyd W. Ogle, Des Moines Sheryl L. Lohaus, Omaha Roger McEowen, Ames Thomas W. Mott, Newton Timothy O’Grady, Council Bluffs Eric J. Loney, Windsor Heights Adrienne L. McFarland-Nippoldt, Des Moines Megan E. Mowrey, Pendleton Jon S. Okun, Omaha Jay W. Longinaker, Randolph John L. McGehee, Silvis Ronald J. Mueller, Moline Collin W. Olander, Hiawatha William J. Lorenz, Marshalltown Arthur A. McGiverin, Ottumwa Brian J. Muench, Omaha Willard W. Olesen, Greenfield Karen Lorenzen, Iowa City Brian J. McGrath, Omaha John R. Mugan, Henderson Aaron T. Oliver, Des Moines Thomas J. Lose, Fort Dodge Dan T. McGrevey, Fort Dodge Lynn T. Mulherin, Aurora Jeffrey C. Oliver, Ankeny Kathleen M. Loucks, Des Moines Matthew W. McGrory, Minneapolis Jennifer Mulholland, Omaha Michael B. Oliver, Des Moines Tracy L. Lovetinsky, Reinbeck David F. McGuire, Cedar Rapids John G. Mullen, Davenport Norris G. Olney Jr., Marathon Brett A. Lovrien, Sioux Falls James M. McHugh, Storm Lake Donald D. Mullin, Creston Rick L. Olson, Des Moines Aimee L. Lowe, Council Bluffs Larry E. McKibben, Marshalltown Patricia E. Mullin, Chicago Shannon Olson, Cedar Rapids Andrea L. Lowe, Johnston James V. McKinney, Waukee Michael F. Mumma, Jefferson Stephen G. Olson II, Omaha Chip Lowe, Des Moines Robert E. McKinney, Waukee Kenneth R. Munro, Des Moines William D. Olson, Grinnell Richard W. Lozier Jr., Des Moines Wayne H. McKinney Jr., Waukee Louis J. Murdock III, Springfield James T. O’Malley, Madison Marcy J. R. Lundberg, Fort Dodge Joseph P. McLaughlin, Des Moines Kimberly M. Murphy, Altoona Stephen P. O’Meara, Des Moines Paul D. Lundberg, Sioux City James F. McMahon, Algona Kimberly K. Murphy, Council Bluffs Ronald Oostra, Sioux Center Brandy R. Lundy, Cedar Rapids Lewis C. McMeen, Marengo Michael P. Murphy, Le Mars Charles W. Orr, Coralville Erik A. Luthens, West Des Moines Timothy D. McMeen, Marengo Patrick N. Murphy, Le Mars Allan C. Orsborn, Ottumwa Christine M. Luzzie, Iowa City Gary L. McMinimee, Carroll Richard J. Murphy, Osceola Robert J. O’Shea, Cedar Rapids Leonard D. Lybbert, Waterloo Martha M. McMinn, Sioux City Thomas E. Murphy, Sumner Laura J. Ostrander, Iowa City F. Richard Lyford, Des Moines M. Carl McMurray, Keokuk Thomas R. Murphy, Osceola Shane P. O’Toole II, Urbandale Lawrence T. Lynch, Milwaukee Clark E. McNeal, Iowa Falls John M. Murray, Storm Lake Ron G. Ottenbacher, Fargo Rick L. Lynch, Bloomfield Patrick J. McNulty, Des Moines Noelle R. Murray, Coralville Mark A. Otto, Newton Susan E. Lynch, Bloomfield Keith E. McWilliams, Palm Desert Sean T. Murray, Kansas City Oscar O. Over II, Council Bluffs Timothy C. Lynch, Decorah James M. Meade, West Des Moines W. Michael Murray, Des Moines Gloria J. Overholser, Rockville Earl H. Maahs, Spirit Lake Victoria L. Meade, West Des Moines Eric D. Myers, Webster City Suellen Overton, Council Bluffs Paul L. Macek, Davenport Charles A. Meardon, Iowa City H. Patrick Myers, Pleasantville Arthur P. Ovrom, Keosauqua Gordon L. Madson, Manson James B. Mefferd Jr., Chariton Jeffrey T. Myers, Sioux City Eliza J. Ovrom, Des Moines Thomas M. Magee, Emmetsburg Larry J. Melcher, Council Bluffs Phillip H. Myers, Pleasantville Dana L. Oxley, Swisher Michael W. Mahaffey, Montezuma James U. Mellick, Waukon William H. Myers, Naples Jack C. Paige, Cedar Rapids Dorothy M. Maher, Iowa City Andrew S. Meredith, Omaha David L. Nadolski, Sioux Falls Thomas A. Palmer, West Des Moines John M. Maher, Cedar Rapids Carl E. Mergele, Waterford Matthew J. Nagle, Cedar Rapids Janene E. Panfil, Coralville Richard B. Maher, Omaha Martha L. Mertz, Knoxville Loren A. Nalean, Boone Jenniffer A. Panko-Rahe, Syracuse Kathryn J. Mahoney, Waterloo Glenn A. Metcalf, Moville Steven K. Nalean, Boone Christ T. Panousis, Rock Island Michael P. Mallaney, West Des Moines J. Michael Metcalf, Muscatine William H. Napier, Fort Madison Brett D. Papendick, Cedar Rapids Billy J. Mallory, West Des Moines Tina Meth-Farrington, Rockwell City Jay A. Nardini, Cedar Falls Richard C. Park, Iowa City James B. Malloy, Boone E. Dean Metz, Bixby Peter B. Narey, Spirit Lake George Parke III, La Crosse James E. Malters, Worthington Raymond C. Meyer, Chariton Helen G. Nassif, Rockville Blake Parker, Fort Dodge Scott B. Manchester, Cedar Rapids Robert C. Meyer, Davenport Angela N. Nasstrom, Osage Kevin A. Parker, Indianola Barbara E. Maness, Davenport William J. Meyers, Sedona Henry E. Nathanson, Cedar Rapids Michael J. Parker, Davenport Charles M. Manly Jr., Grinnell Lorie Michaels, Wayzata Greg A. Naylor, West Des Moines Richard O. Parker, Nevada Edward M. Mansfield, Des Moines Charles L. Michulka, Wharton Randall A. Nazette, Cedar Rapids Dennis W. Parmenter, Huxley Thomas D. Marion, Keokuk Gary L. Mick, Guttenberg Gene L. Needles, Norwalk Mark J. Parmenter, Cedar Rapids Robert B. Marqusee, Sioux City Gregory G. Milani, Ottumwa David W. Nelmark, Urbandale Sonia H. Parras Konrad, Des Moines C. Stephan Marsh, Rock Island James G. Milani, Centerville Craig C. Nelson, Dillon Alfredo G. Parrish, Des Moines Stanley J. Marshall, Ackley Mark A. Milder, Waverly David S. Nelson, Centreville Wallace D. Parrish, Waterloo John G. Martens, Ames Andrea M. Miller, Hampton Eric J. Nelson, Council Bluffs Laura J. Parrish Maki, Decorah Craig F. Martin, Omaha Brian D. Miller, Hampton Frank B. Nelson, Spencer R. Saffin Parrish-Sams, West Des Moines Jerald L. Martin, Waterloo Craig Miller, Keosauqua Karl A. Nelson, Shell Rock Patrick Parry, Sioux City Julie A. Martin, Omaha Donna R. Miller, Des Moines Loree A. Nelson, Des Moines Cynthia E. Parsons, Iowa City Larry J. Martin, Milwaukee Helen P. Miller, Fort Dodge Mary C. Nelson, Altoona Earl E. Parsons, Des Moines Stefanie A. Martinez, Omaha John M. Miller, Des Moines Robert D. Nelson, Exira Candy K. Pastrnak, Davenport Gloria P. Martinez-Senftner, Roseville Paul A. Miller, Fairfield Scott J. Nelson, Dubuque Thomas J. Pastrnak, Davenport David R. Mason, Cedar Falls Philip F. Miller, West Des Moines Stephen C. Nelson, Cedar Rapids Claire B. Patin, Indianola David H. Mason, Cedar Falls Russell F. Miller, Gainesville Trevor B.A. Nelson, Arlington Robert J. Pattee Jr., Independence Donald R. Mason, University Seth A. Miller, Fairfield The Iowa State Bar Foundation

Bar Foundation Annual Report 2008.indd 13 1/5/2009 3:42:12 PM Laura L. Pattermann, Council Bluffs Jason R. Ravnsborg, Yankton Robert E. Sabers, Dubuque Daniel L. Siegfried, Cedar Rapids J. Scott Paul, Omaha Randi S. Ray, Des Moines G. Robert Sackett, Perry Gregory J. Siemann, Carroll John P. Paul, Green Bay Thomas B. Read, Cedar Rapids Matthew M. Sahag, Des Moines Christopher A. Sievers, Des Moines Joseph C. Pavelich, Iowa City Amy L. Reasner, Cedar Rapids Michael H. Said, Des Moines Robert L. Sikma, Sioux City Donald J. Pavelka, Council Bluffs Debra Rectenbaugh Pettit, Des Moines Terrence J. Salerno, Omaha Donald W. Silby, Washington Mollie M. Pawlosky, Des Moines Donald B. Redfern, Cedar Falls Kathleen D. Saltzman, Dakota Dunes John R. Silko, Bloomfield Kenneth E. Payne, Davenport Robert J. Reding, Fort Madison JC Salvo, Harlan Kent A. Simmons, Davenport Marcus F. Payton, Tulsa Michael A. Reed, Mulberry Wendy S. Samuelson, Marshalltown Angela C. Simon, Dubuque Patrick H. Payton, Des Moines Robert J. Rehan, Sioux City Christine L. Sand, Guthrie Center D. Scott Simpson, Des Moines Douglas C. Pearce, Dubuque Robert G. Rehkemper III, Des Moines Steven K. Sandblom, Humboldt Lyle L. Simpson, Des Moines Alan L. Pearson, Dubuque Bruce C. Rehmke, Dubuque Kay E. Sanders, Creston William D. Sims, Sioux Falls James D. Pearson, Fairfield Thomas G. Reidel, Muscatine Stephen E. Sandquist, Johnston James L. Sines, Cedar Rapids Phyllis E. Pearson, West Des Moines Sue Reider, Cedar Rapids Artemio M. Santiago, Fort Madison Sheldon R. Singer, Shawnee Mission Timothy G. Pearson, Des Moines Laurie K. Reilly-Gruhn, Cedar Rapids Frank Santiago, Iowa City Thomas T. Skewes, Fort Madison Terry L. Pechota, Rapid City William L. Reinbrecht, Omaha James V. Sarcone Jr., Des Moines Christine B. Skilton, Nashua James L. Pedersen, Mount Ayr Patrick J. Reinert, Cedar Rapids Franklin W. Sauer, Independence David H. Skilton, Charles City Rita Marie H. Pedersen, Jefferson Richard S. Reiser, Omaha Ralph D. Sauer, Colorado Springs Edwin W. Skinner, Altoona Donald D. Peeler, Omaha Steven L. Reitenour, Minneapolis Helen M. Savage, Council Bluffs Gregory A. Skinner, Ankeny Joseph A. Peiffer, Cedar Rapids John C. Reitz, Iowa City Roger L. Sawatzke, Council Bluffs R. Bradley B. Skinner, Altoona Lyssa A. Pelinski, Estherville David M. Remley, Cedar Rapids Brian G. Sayer, Waterloo Troy A. Skinner, West Des Moines Stephen W. Pelz, Landover Jesse A. Render, Logan Lawrence F. Scalise, West Des Moines Michaela E. Skogerboe, Omaha Lisa K. Pendroy, Des Moines John L. Rensink, Orange City Rana A. Scarlett-Johnson, Omaha Patti Jo Skoglund, Saint Paul Jack H. Pennington, Des Moines Benjamin F. Renzo, West Des Moines Donavon D. Schaefer, Aurelia Thomas P. Slater, West Des Moines Mark S. Pennington, Des Moines David M. Repp, Des Moines Stephen L. Schalk, Davenport Dewey P. Sloan Sr., Sioux City William A. Pepper, Davenport Mark H. Rettig, Cedar Rapids Mark E. Schantz, Iowa City Dewey P. Sloan Jr., LeMars John M. Perkins, Fort Dodge Neva M. Rettig-Baker, Muscatine Sam F. Scheidler, Clive L. Ted Sloane, Davenport Hugh J. Perry, Storm Lake John H. Reuber, Mason City William D. Scherle, Des Moines John S. Slowiaczek, Omaha Jacob J. Peters, Council Bluffs Elena J. Reveiz, Omaha Cynthia A. Scherrman Sueppel, Cedar Jerry M. Slusky, Omaha Patrick C. Peters, Ames Dana S. Rewoldt, Huxley Rapids Michael L. Smart, Omaha Becky J. Petersen, Des Moines Elizabeth S. Reynolds, Tulsa Donald L. Schild, Grinnell Linda Lee K. Smigel, Cleveland Deborah L. Petersen, Council Bluffs Trevor L. Reynolds, Tulsa Thomas R. Schirman Jr., Eldridge Aaron C. Smith, Chicago Martin M. Petersen, Parkersburg Robert W. Reynoldson, Osceola Dick R. Schlegel, Ottumwa Andrew J. Smith, Storm Lake Gary M. Peterson, Washington W. Ward Reynoldson, Des Moines Richard R. Schlegel II, Des Moines Brian L. Smith, Des Moines Gary R. Peterson, Oklahoma City Joel J. Rhiner, Chicago John H. Schlie, Littleton Charles L. Smith, Council Bluffs Gregory W. Peterson, Des Moines Aimee H. Rhodes, Iowa City Timothy T. Schloss, Strawberry Point Dale B. Smith, Sloan Martin W. Peterson, Algona Ann M. Rhodes, Iowa City Larry D. Schlue, Belle Plaine Darin D. Smith, Cedar Rapids Matthew J. Petrzelka, Cedar Rapids Margaret M. Rhodes, Ames Richard R. Schmidt, Des Moines Frank M. Smith, Des Moines Randy J. Petsche, Iowa City Brian S. Rhoten, Council Bluffs Stephen P. Schmidt, Omaha H. Richard Smith, Des Moines William V. Phelan, Iowa City John L. Riccolo, Cedar Rapids Catherine E. Schmitt, Chevy Chase James F. Smith, Charles City Richard E. H. Phelps II, Mingo Dell A. Richard, Coralville David J. Schmitt, Omaha Jay M. Smith, Sioux City Douglas P. Philiph, Des Moines Mary M. Richard, Coralville Charles M. Schneider, Des Moines Jennifer M. Smith, West Des Moines Eugene H. Philiph, Sibley Jane J. Richardson, Grand Island Jerry L. Schnurr III, Fort Dodge LeGrande W. Smith, Des Moines Charles K. Phillips, Des Moines James P. Richmond, De Witt Kevin E. Schoeberl, Cresco Leslie D. Smith, Marion James N. Phillips, Milwaukee Ronald R. Ricker, Des Moines Randal J. Scholer, Cedar Rapids MacDonald Smith, Sioux City Jay P. Phipps, Moville Connie S. Ricklefs, Anamosa Shea M. Schreiber, Dubuque Max W. Smith, Liberty Patrick J. Phipps, Moville Rex J. Ridenour, Davenport Micah J. Schreurs, Sheldon Neal E. Smith, Des Moines Charles J. Pickett, Waterloo Charles J. Riekena, Phoenix Alan C. Schroeder, Boone Paul M. Smith, Omaha James A. Piersall, Cedar Rapids Dennis R. Riekenberg, Omaha Bradley P. Schroeder, Des Moines Randall E. Smith, Portland Matthew D. Piersall, Cedar Rapids James W. Ries, Greenfield Michael J. Schroeder, Carrollton Tyler M. Smith, Des Moines John S. Pieters Sr., Waterloo Paul W. Riffel, Waverly Walter C. Schroeder, Mason City G. William Smits, Omaha Richard S. Piscopo Jr., Mason City J. Keith Rigg, Des Moines Cynthia S. Schuknecht, Charles City Bruce M. Snell Jr., Ida Grove Kurt T. Pittner, Fort Dodge Tom Riley, Cedar Rapids Mark R. Schuling, Des Moines Raymond O. Snook, Glidden Linn J. Plous, Kenai Beth Ringgenberg, Madison Charles A. Schulte, Sac City Amy H. Snyder Scott, Mc Kinney Daniel W. Pluim, Orange City Sara J. Rippentrop, Waukee James H. Schultz, Rock Island Peter M. Soble, Rock Island Michael J. Poepsel, Omaha Cynthia A. Rismiller, Omaha Louis W. Schultz, Williamsburg Jolene J. Sobotka, Iowa City Virginia J. Poffenberger, Tierra Verde Steven K. Ristvedt, Independence Michael J. Schuster, Guttenberg Mark S. Soldat, West Des Moines John P. Pogge, Greenwood Village Yolanda E. Rivera, Coralville Robert A. Schwarzkopf, Jefferson Scott D. Soldon, Milwaukee James Polack, Omaha Jim P. Robbins, Boone Daniel W. Schweiker, Scottsdale Patrick A. Sondag, Council Bluffs Joseph A. Polaschek, Davenport Linda Hansen Robbins, Cedar Rapids Jay T. Schweitzer, Columbus Junction Carl M. Sonksen, Clarinda Thomas W. Polking, Jefferson Daryl E. Roberts, Independence Mark Schwiebert, Moline Jerry A. Soper, Davenport William G. Polking, Carroll Eugene F. Roberts, Fullerton Annette J. Scieszinski, Albia Donna J. Sorensen, Iowa City Oliver B. Pollak, Omaha James D. Robertson, West Des Moines David A. Scott, Spencer Mahlon L. Sorensen, Clarinda Donald W. Pollock, Palo Alto Amanda K. Robinson, Brooklyn Howard B. Scott, Logan Thomas W. Soseman, Chicago Christy L. Popejoy, Fort Madison L. Vern Robinson III, Lakeside Douglas C. Scovil, Rock Island Steve Sovern, Cedar Rapids Elizabeth R. Posont, Lincoln Jeffrey K. Robison, Marion Randall G. Sease, Hartley Stephanie C. Spahn, Burke Molly A. Possehl, Cedar Rapids Patrick M. Roby, Cedar Rapids Theresa J. Seeberger, West Branch Jane F. Spande, Cedar Rapids Larry G. Postma, Sheldon Paula L. Roby, Cedar Rapids Robert W. Seery, Scottsdale Elizabeth A. Sparks, Mount Vernon Nicholas G. Pothitakis, Burlington Kathleen C. Roe, Sioux City Karen L. Seifert, Oshkosh Chris Spaulding, Des Moines Richard A. Potter, Buffalo Center Mark A. Roeder, Manchester Milton D. Seiser, West Des Moines Larry D. Spaulding, Des Moines Edward C. ‘Ted’ Poulsen, Des Moines Craig S. Rogers, Waukee Sue L. Seitz, Des Moines Sean P. Spellman, West Des Moines John C. Powell, Perry James E. Rogers, Omaha Timothy S. Semelroth, Cedar Rapids Leon F. Spies, Iowa City Marc Powell, Traer Scott J. Rogers, Council Bluffs David A. Sergeant, Fort Dodge Theodore F. Sporer, Des Moines James M. Powers, Cedar Rapids Anne M. Rohling, Council Bluffs Gregory C. Sernett, Lincoln Dale E. Sporleder, Carmel Carrie N. Powicki, Coralville Michael W. Rohr, New Berlin Sara J. Sersland, Des Moines Lance R. Staker, Cedar Rapids Paul F. Prentiss, Omaha Karen A. Romano, Des Moines Justin L. Seurer, Minneapolis Kimberly J. Stamatelos, West Des Moines Matthew L. Preston, Cedar Rapids Robert J. Romeo, Omaha William K. Shafer, Williamsburg Gerald M. Stambaugh, Mason City Sarah E. Preston, Raleigh Cory J. Rooney, Omaha Heather L. Shank, Iowa City Thomas E. Stamets, Red Oak R. Thomas Price, Fort Dodge Julia L. Roose, Des Moines Randall J. Shanks, Council Bluffs Curtis Stamp, Washington William A. Price, Des Moines Neil A. Root, Lincoln Craig S. Shannon, Des Moines David W. Stamp, Waterloo Chad D. Primmer, Council Bluffs Elizabeth A. Rosenbaum, Sioux City Jeremy C. Sharpe, Des Moines Donald D. Stanley, Urbandale Wayman L. Prince, Houston Benjamin J. Roth, Dubuque Melvin O. Shaw, Coralville Michael J. Stapp, Kansas City Laura N. Pringle, Oklahoma City James J. Roth, Dubuque Prentice W. Shaw, Clinton Vincent E. Starzinger, Hanover David B. Proctor, Des Moines Richard G. Roth, South Padre Island William A. Shaw, Beverly Hills Darin R. Stater, Mount Pleasant Thomas F. Pronk, Garner Walter W. Rothschild, Santa Fe Bruce A. Shawver, Davenport Patricia K. Staub, West Chester Jon J. Puk, Omaha Jessica Lyn James Rotole, Colorado Springs Judy A. Shawver, Davenport Jon L. Staudt, Des Moines Dale L. Putnam, Decorah Ward A. Rouse, Des Moines Gary J. Shea, Cedar Rapids Benjamin A. Stead, Des Moines Kirke C. Quinn, Boone Elizabeth A. Row, Sioux City Martha Shepard, Des Moines John G. Steckel, Rock Island Eugene L. Radig, Mount Vernon James G. Rowe, Corydon Patricia M. Sheppard, North Adams Donald T. Steege, The Villages James W. Radig, Cedar Rapids Robert A. Royal, Phoenix Chris D. Shepperd, Pella Raymond R. Stefani II, Cedar Rapids Brian L. Radke, Sioux Falls Douglas D. Ruppert, Iowa City Dennis J. Shields, Phoenix Richard A. Stefani, Cedar Rapids Shawn M. Raiter, Saint Paul Robert R. Rush, Cedar Rapids Steven H. Shindler, West Des Moines Steven A. Stefani, Las Vegas Christopher M. Raker, Maquoketa Jack D. Russell, Seagoville David C. Shinkle, Des Moines Walter J. Steggall Jr., Cedar Rapids Richard S. Ralston, Seattle Janice E. Rutledge, Iowa City Paul T. Shinkle, Cedar Falls David J. Stein Sr., Milford Robert S. Randleman, Racine Robert G. Rutt, Fairfield R. Craig Shives, Des Moines David J. Stein Jr., Milford Mark J. Rasmussen, Jefferson Glenn F. Ruud, Rock Island Clifford J. Shoemaker, Vienna Abbe M. Stensland, Cedar Rapids Ryan J. Rasmussen, Waverly Eric J. Ryan, Wheaton Rush M. Shortley, Cedar Rapids John-Mark Stensvaag, Iowa City Teresa Rastede, Waterloo J. Patrick Ryan, Council Bluffs Earl R. Shostrom, Urbandale Anna L. Stepanova, Owings Mills Mark J. Rater, Council Bluffs Vicki L. Ryan, Charter Oak David L. Siddall, Houston Allison M. Steuterman, West Des Moines John F. Siebenmann, Cedar Rapids G. Rawson Stevens, Shenandoah The Iowa State Bar Foundation

Bar Foundation Annual Report 2008.indd 14 1/5/2009 3:42:14 PM Daniel L. Siegfried, Cedar Rapids John C. Stevens, Muscatine Paul C. Thune, West Des Moines Lynn K. Vorbrich, Johnston John E. Wietzke, Greenfield Gregory J. Siemann, Carroll John F. Stewart, Fort Myers Robert D. Tiefenthaler, Sioux City Randy L. Waagmeester, Rock Rapids Gregory B. Wilcox, Des Moines Christopher A. Sievers, Des Moines Michael R. Stewart, Montezuma Sandra J. Timmerman, Davenport Wade R. Wacholz, Minneapolis Beverly E. Wild, Guthrie Center Robert L. Sikma, Sioux City Fred Stiefel, Victor William E. Timmons, Des Moines Grant K. Wacker, Arden Hills James S. Wildblood Jr., Tucson Donald W. Silby, Washington Brenda D. Stine-Reiher, Grimes James M. Tinker, Audubon Darren L. Waddell, Lincoln James K. Wilkens, Anchorage John R. Silko, Bloomfield Melissa A. Stites Nine, Marshalltown Christopher J. Tinley, Council Bluffs Kasey E. Wadding, Waverly Andrew A. Willaert Jr., Mankato Kent A. Simmons, Davenport Daniel L. Stockdale, Iowa Falls Raymond M. Tinnian, Kalona Kathleen L. Wade, West Des Moines Daniel W. Willems, Cedar Rapids Angela C. Simon, Dubuque Ned A. Stockdale, Estherville Sheila K. Tipton, Des Moines John W. Wagner, Burlington Alfred E. Willett, Cedar Rapids D. Scott Simpson, Des Moines Leslie E. Stokke, Cedar Rapids J.E. Tobey III, Davenport Jason D. Walke, Des Moines Walter J. Willett, Tama Lyle L. Simpson, Des Moines Bruce H. Stoltze, West Des Moines Terrence M. Tobin, Des Moines Corey J.L. Walker, Newton Wythe Willey, Cedar Rapids William D. Sims, Sioux Falls Kristine R. Stone, Nevada Bruce J. Toenjes, Shell Rock Douglas R. Walker, Rock Island Robert D. Williams, Des Moines James L. Sines, Cedar Rapids Wilford H. Stone, Cedar Rapids Joseph L. Tofilon, Chicago Gary F. Walker, Greensboro Ben V. Willie, Iowa City Sheldon R. Singer, Shawnee Mission William K. Stoos, Sioux City Edmund J. Tormey, Indianola Joel A. Walker, Davenport Jonathan Willier, Centerville Thomas T. Skewes, Fort Madison David G. Stork, Klamath Falls Rachel L. Totel, Des Moines Kathryn E. Walker, Newton Craig N. Willis, Iowa City Christine B. Skilton, Nashua Robert H. Story, Cresco James J. Tragos, Chicago Kimberly J. Walker, Des Moines Elizabeth Willis, West Des Moines David H. Skilton, Charles City Todd A. Stowater, Algona Stephie N. Tran, Des Moines Lee M. Walker, Newton Emily M. Willits, Minneapolis Edwin W. Skinner, Altoona Thomas C. Strack, Cedar Falls Kelly L. Traw, Silver Spring Timothy J. Walker, Des Moines Alan M. Wilson, Corydon Gregory A. Skinner, Ankeny Scott D. Strait, Council Bluffs Randy E. Trca, Iowa City Christopher S. Wallace, Burlington Andrew J. Wilson, Omaha R. Bradley B. Skinner, Altoona David L. Strand, Decorah John S. Tremaine, Sumner Marc R. Wallace, Des Moines Dawn R. Wilson, Cedar Rapids Troy A. Skinner, West Des Moines Maura I. Strassberg, Grinnell Tito W. Trevino, Fort Dodge Brenda K. Wallrichs, Cedar Rapids Denny R. Wilson, Independence Michaela E. Skogerboe, Omaha Donald B. Strater, Des Moines Michael G. Trier, Unionville James E. Walsh, Waterloo Elizabeth Wilson, Coralville Patti Jo Skoglund, Saint Paul Tim B. Streff, Omaha Terry N. Trieweiler, Whitefish G. Stephen Walters, Winterset Larry G. Wilson, Altoona Thomas P. Slater, West Des Moines Harold B. Strever Jr., Cedar Falls Timothy N. Tripp, Pella James P. Walters, Iowa Falls Mark A. Wilson, Sarasota Dewey P. Sloan Sr., Sioux City Mandy L. Strigenz, Omaha Jeffrey R. Tronvold, Cedar Rapids Ross A. Walters, Des Moines Robert F. Wilson, Cedar Rapids Dewey P. Sloan Jr., LeMars F. W. Strong Jr., Columbia Robert E. Tucker, Des Moines Steven K. Warbasse, Cedar Rapids Wayne I. Wilson, West Des Moines L. Ted Sloane, Davenport David S. Strutt, Des Moines Rob G. Tully, West Des Moines Curtis A. Ward, Marshalltown Richard N. Winders, New Smyrna Beach John S. Slowiaczek, Omaha Steven C. Stryker, Houston Michael D. Tungesvik, Boone J. Marc Ward, Des Moines Donald A. Wine, Des Moines Jerry M. Slusky, Omaha Hilary A. Stubben, Dubuque Samuel J. Turco, Omaha Kathleen A. Ward, Omaha Thomas L. Wine, Davenport Michael L. Smart, Omaha David J. Stubstad, Omaha Eric F. Turner, West Des Moines Rebecca D. Ward, Redmond Daniel Pitts Winegarden, West Des Moines Linda Lee K. Smigel, Cleveland H. Allan Sturgeon, Sioux City Sanford A. Turner, Clarinda Michele L. Warnke, Des Moines Pamela A. Wingert, Spirit Lake Aaron C. Smith, Chicago Clyde W. Sturges, Carmel Ronald E. Tvrdik, Kearney Maria A. Waterman, Pleasant Valley Jeffrey H. Winick, Chicago Andrew J. Smith, Storm Lake Sandra E. Suarez Quilty, Clive M. Leanne Tyler, Davenport D. Samuel Waters, West Des Moines Marvin Winick, Des Moines Brian L. Smith, Des Moines William F. Sueppel, Iowa City Paul R. Tyler, Des Moines Michele Smith Watkins, Iowa City Nicole A. Winke, Lansing Charles L. Smith, Council Bluffs William J. Sueppel, Iowa City Lori A. Ubbinga, Sioux City Bert M. Watson, Clinton Eldon J. Winkel, Algona Dale B. Smith, Sloan Charles J. Suk, Rochester Murray S. Underwood, Spencer Justin T. Wayne, Omaha Donald M. Winkler, Laurens Darin D. Smith, Cedar Rapids Jon P. Sullivan, Des Moines Anne E. Updegraff, Clive Josiah C. Wearin, Red Oak Harold R. Winston, Mason City Frank M. Smith, Des Moines Mark J. Sullivan, Dubuque David L. Updegraff, Sioux City James A. Weaver, Muscatine Michael J. Winter, Council Bluffs H. Richard Smith, Des Moines Mary G. Sullivan, Belleville Eric M. Updegraff, Norwalk Jennifer J. Weaver, Fort Dodge Brian L. Wirt, Des Moines James F. Smith, Charles City Melanie S. Summers, Estherville James S. Updegraff, West Union Nhyx-Selene Webb, Des Moines Eli J. Wirtz, Ankeny Jay M. Smith, Sioux City Robert M. Sundberg, Jefferson John T. Updegraff, Independence David L. Weber, Sturgeon Bay Jenna M. Wischmeyer, Cedar Rapids Jennifer M. Smith, West Des Moines Thomas G. Sundvold, Lincoln Crystal L. Usher, Cedar Rapids Cynthia L. Weber-Blair, Burbank Steven A. Wise, Des Moines LeGrande W. Smith, Des Moines Kendall R. Surfass, Park City Anuradha Vaitheswaran, Des Moines Ryan E. Weese, West Des Moines Colin J. Witt, Des Moines Leslie D. Smith, Marion Deborah K. Svec-Carstens, Ankeny Thomas J. Vale, Monroe Marsha L. Weg Bormann, Fort Wayne Gary R. Wolberg, Bismarck MacDonald Smith, Sioux City H. J. Swailes, Belle Plaine Tara M. Van Brederode, Huxley John N. Wehr, Sigourney Ian Preston Wolf, Evanston Max W. Smith, Liberty Alison E. Swaim, Des Moines Eugene P. Van Driel, Davenport Todd W. Weidemann, Omaha Lloyd H. Wolf, Fort Madison Neal E. Smith, Des Moines Justin K. Swaim, Bloomfield James R. Van Dyke, Carroll Bram Weidenaar, Sioux Falls Kathleen P. Wolfe, Hyattsville Paul M. Smith, Omaha John B. Swain, Marshalltown Kevin D. Van Dyke, West Des Moines Colleen D. Weiland, Mason City Karla M. Wolff, Cedar Rapids Randall E. Smith, Portland Amy K. Swanson, Parkersburg Brian K. Van Engen, Sioux Center George L. Weilein, Waterloo Thomas D. Wolle, Cedar Rapids Tyler M. Smith, Des Moines Benjamin D. Swanson, Des Moines Amy D. Van Es, Brandon Kay L. Weiler, Iowa City David C. Wollenzien, Manson G. William Smits, Omaha Bruce E. Swanson, Red Oak Arnold J. Van Etten, Dubuque Aaron R. Weinberg, Des Moines Alexander E. Wonio, West Des Moines Bruce M. Snell Jr., Ida Grove John E. Swanson, Des Moines Amy L. Van Horne, Omaha Maynard H. Weinberg, Omaha Terra K. Wood, Waterloo Raymond O. Snook, Glidden Mark D. Swanson, Red Oak Margaret D. Van Houten, Des Moines Mark E. Weinhardt, Des Moines Chester C. Woodburn III, Des Moines Amy H. Snyder Scott, Mc Kinney Roberta Swartzendruber, Ankeny James G. Van Ness, Springfield Joshua W. Weir, Omaha David M. Woodke, Omaha Peter M. Soble, Rock Island John Q. Swift, Manchester Ronald L. Van Veldhuizen, Oelwein Patricia A. Weir, Iowa City Matthew G. Woods, Glenwood Jolene J. Sobotka, Iowa City Brent J. Symens, Hampton James E. Van Werden, Adel Robert J. Weiss, Marshalltown Michael A. Woods, Davenport Mark S. Soldat, West Des Moines Andrew L. Symons, Bellevue Lawrence P. Van Werden, Osceola Lawrence E. Welch Jr., Omaha Sheila S. Woodward, Yankton Scott D. Soldon, Milwaukee Nancy A. Tabor, Davenport Michael C. Vance, Mount Pleasant Craig R. Welken, Plymouth Mark A. Woollums, Davenport Patrick A. Sondag, Council Bluffs Phillip J. Tabor, Maquoketa K. Dwayne Vande Krol, Des Moines James C. Wells, Boca Raton James C. Wright, Pueblo West Carl M. Sonksen, Clarinda David L. Takes, Cedar Falls Pamela A. Vandel, Des Moines Allen J. Welsh, Iowa City Jane M. Wright, Forest City Jerry A. Soper, Davenport William T. Talbot, Ames Lance J. Vander Linden, Dallas Christopher P. Welsh, Omaha John M. Wright, Fort Madison Donna J. Sorensen, Iowa City James R. Talcott, Omaha Marvin L. Vannier, Council Bluffs Sarah J. Wencil, Roseville William M. Wroblewski, Lincoln Mahlon L. Sorensen, Clarinda Paul Tanaka, Ames Donna M. VanPolen, Rose Hill Christopher S. Wendland, Waterloo Michael A. Wunn, Clive Thomas W. Soseman, Chicago Tonya S. Tappa-Marx, Bettendorf Jon A. Vasey, Des Moines Jennifer K. WendtGeisler, Coralville Dee Ann K. Wunschel, Carroll Steve Sovern, Cedar Rapids Holly A. Tapper, Minneapolis Jeanie Kunkle Vaudt, Des Moines Abigail A. Wenninghoff, Omaha Justin R. Wyatt, Glenwood Stephanie C. Spahn, Burke Anthony W. Tauke, Council Bluffs Mary W. Vavroch, Jewell Katherine E. Wensink, Cleveland Thomas C. Wynia, Story City Jane F. Spande, Cedar Rapids Frank A. Taylor, Minneapolis Amanda Velazquez, Miami William D. Werger, Manchester Maureen M. Wynne, Maharishi Vedic City Elizabeth A. Sparks, Mount Vernon Perry L. Taylor Jr., Atlanta Matthew D. Veldey, Des Moines Stuart P. Werling, Tipton Frederick G. Yeager, Chicago Chris Spaulding, Des Moines Jessica J. Taylor Erwin, Des Moines Loren J. Veldhuizen, Alton Clemens A. Werner Jr., Davenport Megan Yearout, Leawood Larry D. Spaulding, Des Moines Jeffrey W. Tegeler, St. Paul Maria Vera, Omaha Alison Werner Smith, Iowa City Erica L. Yoder, Cedar Rapids Sean P. Spellman, West Des Moines Justin A. Teitle, Davenport Jennifer L. Vergilii, Brecksville Thomas M. Wertz, Cedar Rapids Stanley M. Younce, Cedar Rapids Leon F. Spies, Iowa City H. Raymond Terpstra II, Cedar Rapids Barry G. Vermeer, Des Moines Tracy Wessel Johnson, Excelsior Albion J. Young, Wellman Theodore F. Sporer, Des Moines John H. Terpstra, Newton Craig D. Vermie, Cedar Rapids Pete M. Wessels, Rock Island Donald B. Young, West Des Moines Dale E. Sporleder, Carmel Jodi E. Terwilliger-Stacey, Albuquerque John K. Vernon, Des Moines James R. Westergaard, Mapleton Steven A. Young, Des Moines Lance R. Staker, Cedar Rapids Steven J. Thayer, Chicago William S. Vernon, Cedar Rapids Edith A. Westfall, Van Meter Terese A. Young, Polk City Kimberly J. Stamatelos, West Des Moines Nicole B. Theophilus, Omaha Michael S. Vervaecke, Mason City J. Michael Weston, Cedar Rapids Joel J. Yunek, Mason City Gerald M. Stambaugh, Mason City Paul M. Thielking, Des Moines Patrick G. Vickers, Greene Sally A. Weyer, Iowa City Richard D. Zahasky, Decorah Thomas E. Stamets, Red Oak Nancy A. Thoma, Alexandria Greta M. Vietor, Tucson Michael J. Whaley, Omaha Timothy J. Zarley, Des Moines Curtis Stamp, Washington D. William Thomas, Indianola William M. Vilmont, Clinton Anne L. Whatley, Des Moines Rebecca A. Zawisky, Omaha David W. Stamp, Waterloo David L. Thomas, Fairfax Thomas J. Vilsack, Des Moines William G. Wheatcraft, Fort Myers Richard G. Zellhoefer, Waterloo Donald D. Stanley, Urbandale James A. Thomas, Glenwood Kevin J. Visser, Cedar Rapids Ronald L. Wheeler, Des Moines Todd M. Zelnick, Arlington Michael J. Stapp, Kansas City Jeffrey D. Thomas, Mount Pleasant Margaret M. Vitiritto-Khan, West Des Moines J. Michael Whitacre, San Diego Michael L. Zenor, Spencer Vincent E. Starzinger, Hanover John F. Thomas, Omaha Patricia L. Vogel, Orange City Frederick G. White, Waterloo Zoshua Z. Zeutenhorst, Des Moines Darin R. Stater, Mount Pleasant Mark W. Thomas, Des Moines Richard J. Vogel, Grinnell Matthew J. White, Des Moines Van D. Zimmer, Vinton Patricia K. Staub, West Chester William D. Thomas, Pocahontas Francis E. Vogl, Minneapolis Timothy S. White, Cedar Rapids Howard E. Zimmerle, Rock Island Jon L. Staudt, Des Moines Robert W. Thompson, Reinbeck David E. Vohs, Sioux City Mark R. Whitmore, Minneapolis Brent R. Zimmerman, Des Moines Benjamin A. Stead, Des Moines Sarah J. Thomsen, Mason City Frederick N. Voigtmann, Taipei Nancy L. Whittenburg, Spencer John D. Zimmerman, Clinton John G. Steckel, Rock Island James E. Thomson, Waukon Catherine M. Volz, Vienna Thomas J. Whorley, Sheldon Richard H. Zimmermann, Cedar Rapids Donald T. Steege, The Villages Kenneth B. Thomson, Maitland Karen A. Volz, Cedar Rapids John A. Wibe, Cherokee Paul A. Zingg, Ottumwa Raymond R. Stefani II, Cedar Rapids Robert C. Thomson, Des Moines Reed L. Von Maur, Glashutten Mark J. Wiedenfeld, Des Moines Steven E. Zumbach, Des Moines Richard A. Stefani, Cedar Rapids William K. Thomson, Mount Pleasant Daniel J. Vondra, Iowa City Cheryle M. Wiedmeier Gering, Sioux Falls Jessica A. Zupp, Denison Steven A. Stefani, Las Vegas F. R. Thornton, Des Moines John K. VonLackum, Cedar Rapids Gary L. Wiegel, Mount Pleasant Jennifer Ellen Williams Zwagerman, Ankeny Walter J. Steggall Jr., Cedar Rapids James W. Thornton, Ames Cynthia L. Voorde, Rockwell City Lynn J. Wiese, Iowa Falls David J. Stein Sr., Milford Catherine H. Thune, West Des Moines Peter E. Voorhees, Cedar Falls Frank G.(Jerry) Wieslander, Altoona David J. Stein Jr., Milford Abbe M. Stensland, Cedar Rapids John-Mark Stensvaag, Iowa City The Board of Directors and staff of The Iowa State Bar Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions received Anna L. Stepanova, Owings Mills between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008. Great effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the names listed. Should you find Allison M. Steuterman, West Des Moines an error or an omission, please accept our apologies and contact the Iowa State Bar Foundation at (515) 697-7870. G. Rawson Stevens, Shenandoah The Iowa State Bar Foundation

Bar Foundation Annual Report 2008.indd 15 1/5/2009 3:42:15 PM Financial Statements

THE IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007

REVENUES 2008 2007 Contributions $48,105 $79,609 “Raising the Bar” Contributions 628,427 793,324 Fellows Income 125 4,850 Total Revenues: 676,657 877,783

EXPENSES Program Services: Grants: The Iowa State Bar Association 899,332 54,824 Others 110,430 40,000 Total Program Services Expenses 1,009,762 94,824 General and Administrative Services: Fellows Expense 2,050 1,342 Professional Fees 25,686 32,301 Miscellaneous 7,103 11,068 Total General and Administrative Services 34,839 44,711

Fundraising Expenses 55,690 73,265

Total Expenses 1,100,291 212,800

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Before (423,634) 664,983 Investment Income Investment Income (loss) (98,351) 244,063

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (521,985) 909,046

Net Assets - unrestricted, beginning of year 2,674,433 1,765,387 Net Assets - unrestricted, end of year $2,152,448 $2,674,433

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Bar Foundation Annual Report 2008.indd 16 1/5/2009 3:42:16 PM DATE PROGRAM # OF HOURS LOCATION ID# State Federal Ethics NOVEMBER 7 Law Over Lunch: Good Interpreting 10 0Telephone CLE 53181 - How to Know it When You See (or Hear) it 11 The New Iowa Limited Liability 30 0ISBA, Des Moines 54748 Company Act 12 Law Over Lunch: Basics of Appellate 10 0Telephone CLE 53182 Advocacy 12 Rules of Advertising Webinar 10 1Webinar 54761 Criminal Law 21 2nd Annual Alternative 7.25 0 1.75 ISBA, Des Moines 55050 Dispute Resolution DECEMBER 3-5 Tax School 15 8.83 1 Downtown Marriott, Des Moines 55051 10 Law Over Lunch: Ethics 10 1Telephone CLE 55053 12 eCommerce Seminar 7.5 1.25 0.5 ISBA, Des Moines 55054 16 Global Warming and the International 3.5 * 0 ISBA, Des Moines 55549 Perspective - Potential Impacts on Iowa Industry and Agriculture *federal credit pending 17 Government Practice Telephone CLE 10 0Telephone CLE 55055 19 Federal Practice 77 1Hotel Ft. Des Moines 55052

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Prisoner Civil Rights Litigation 30 0 54792 Fourth Amendment Focus: A Search and 0.75 0.75 0 54790 Seizure Primer ERISA Section 502(a)(2) 1.5 1.5 0 54810 Claims after LaRue Deluge or Drizzle Adoption Practice Today Part 1: International 3.75 3.67 0 55547 And Federal Adoption Issues 2008 Family Law Conference: Reading and 2.25 2.38 0 55550 Reviewing Tax Returns A Practical Approach to Premarital 40 0 55557 How to Avoid Being the Target of a 30 0 54806 Government Investigation Senior Executive Agreements 1.75 0 0 54811 Federal Crimes and Defenses 20 0 54791

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Appellate Practice Seminar February 20, 2009 * 3.5 State CLE Hours

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12:30 - 1:00 Registration 1:00 - 2:15 Inside the Court Panel moderated by William J. Miller, Dorsey & Whitney Panel Members: Justice David L. Baker, Iowa Supreme Court, Judge Richard Doyle, Iowa Court of Appeals, Christine Mayberry, Deputy Clerk of Court Donna Humpal, Clerk of the Supreme Court (effective February 2009) and 2:15 - 2:30 Break 2:30 - 3:45 Introduction to the New Rules of Appellate Procedure Justice Daryl L. Hecht, Iowa Supreme Court and Kevin Cmelik, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Appeals Division 3:45 - 4:45 Appellate Practice Tips Justice David S. Wiggins, Iowa Supreme Court and Theresa Wilson, Assistant Appellate Defender

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Return Registration form to: ISBA CLE, 625 E. Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309. For questions call: (515) 697-7874 or fax (515) 243-2511 Cancellation Policy/Walk-in Registration Fee: Registration refunds will be issued only if written notification is received by the Bar Office by February 13, 2009. Written notification can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to the Bar Office. Walk-in registration fee will be an additional $50 (fee will begin on February 19). The Iowa Lawyer January 2009

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Deadline is Feb. 20 -- Apply now for 2009-10 ISBA committees, section councils Remembering We want you on a team! that you be an active participant in the their legacy As president-elect, it is both a privilege agenda and activities. and a responsibility to appoint members to You will note on the application form serve on The Iowa State Bar Association’s that the requested information regarding One of the best ways to committees and section councils, and to gender, age and ethnic background is remember a deceased lawyer assist the Supreme Court in appointing optional. The ISBA bylaws provide that is through a memorial gift to appointments should be made after taking members to its boards and commissions, the profession to which he or for 2009-10. Members of these bodies are these factors into consideration, as well as the lifeblood of the association since it is geographic location and the nature of your she devoted an entire life. through teamwork that many of the recom- practice. My goal is to make the member- Surviving family members mendations of the 2003 strategic plan and ship of each body as nearly representative can point with pride to the ISBA’s other goals are accomplished. of the membership of the association as accomplishments memorialized I invite you to nominate someone, or possible based upon these factors. To that in a tangible form. yourself, for one or more of the committees end, I urge you to provide the optional and section councils or Supreme Court information. The Iowa State Bar Foundation In some cases, the number of interested boards and commissions listed on page 20. is a fitting place for An application form is included here if you applicants is greater than the number of wish to copy and mail it in. You also can positions to be filled. Your chances of being contributions made in the apply online by going to the ISBA website appointed are greater if you indicate sever- honor of a deceased member. (www.iowabar.org) and clicking on the com- al choices on the application form. In addi- There the gift will be used mittee/section link on the home page. For tion, if you have applied in the past, but to support the Foundation’s your convenience, a description of each have not been appointed, please apply charitable purposes for again. Every year is a new opportunity committee and section with vacancies can the advancement of the be found on pages 21-23. You can also read Now is the time and opportunity for you the descriptions by clicking on the to join the team as we together fulfill the law and justice. “Committees” or “Sections” link in the left mission of the ISBA. Please submit your (blue) navigator bar on the home page. application by Feb. 20. And, thank you in To memorialize a respected As a member of a team, you’ll find that advance for your leadership and efforts in colleague, a spouse, a parent, you make new friendships with lawyers helping to make your association a vibrant a grandparent, or just a friend, across the state, many of whom have inter- and progressive organization. send contributions to: The ests similar to yours. These friendships will Iowa State Bar Foundation, benefit you personally and professionally 625 East Court, Des Moines, IA for many years to come. Committee appointments are not for a 50309. A representative of the specific term and the membership of each Foundation will contact committee is determined annually. Even if Jane Lorentzen, President-Elect the family, acknowledge you are now serving on a committee, please the gift, and a permanent re-apply. We need to know if you are still record will be made. interested in serving. Section council appointments are for a For more information, contact term of three years with a maximum of two The Iowa State Bar Foundation terms. Retiring council members are not eligible for reappointment until they have at the address above, or via been off the council for one year. phone at 515-697-7870, or e-mail However, if you are a retiring council mem- at [email protected]. ber, you may apply for another council of which you are a section member, or for any committee or commission. Board and Commission appointments have specific terms, and vacancies are filled accordingly. To ensure that the ISBA receives maximum benefit from your talents and abilities, we ask that you attend all meetings, and THE IOWA LAWYER January 2009 19 40876_IL.qxd 1/7/09 9:39 PM Page 20

Application Committees, Section Councils, Boards, Commissions Fiscal Year July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010

Name ______Judicial Election District # _____ ISBA Member # ______

Optional Information (to assist in the appointment of diverse committees and commissions): Gender ______Age ______Ethnic Minority ______

Type of practice: _Solo _2-10 lawyers _11-25 lawyers _25+ lawyers _Government Attorney _In-house Corporate Counsel _Judge _Legal Aid _Other ______

Primary areas of practice (i.e. Business Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Probate, Real Estate, etc.): ______

Please indicate desired appointments

I would like to be considered for appointment to the following committees (If multiple choices, please indicate order of preference): _ American Citizenship _ Annual Meeting _ Appellate Practice _ Federal Practice _ Iowa Jury Instructions (3) _ Judicial Administration _ Law Practice Management _ Legal Aid _ Legal Forms _ Legal Heritage _ Membership _ Professionalism _ Public Relations _ Women and Minorities

I would like to be considered for appointment to the following section councils (must be a current dues-paid section member; number of potential vacancies in parenthesis) (If multiple choices, please indicate order of preference): _ Administrative Law (3) _ Agricultural Law (2) _ Alternative Dispute Resolution (4) _ Business Law (2) _ Commercial & Bankruptcy Law (3) _ Corporate Counsel (3) _ Criminal Law (2) _ eCommerce (4) _ Environmental & Natural Resources (2) _ Family & Juvenile Law (3) _ General Practice (3) _ Government Practice (1) _ Health Law (2) _ Intellectual Property Law (6) _ International Law (8) _ Labor & Employment Law (4) _ Litigation (3) _ Probate & Trust Law (3) _ Real Estate & Title Law (3) _ Taxation (3) _ Trade Regulations (5) _ Workers’ Compensation (6)

I would like to be considered for appointment to the following Supreme Court boards and commissions (Numbers in parenthesis indicate openings available): _ Board of Law Examiners (1) _ Grievance Commission: 3B (1), 4 (1), 5B (1), 5C (1), 6 (1), 7 (2), 8A (2) _ Supreme Court Iowa Attorney Disciplinary Board (3)

Please return application by Feb. 20 to: E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 866-798-7097 Mail: The Iowa State Bar Association 625 East Court Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309-1904

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Duties and responsibilities of committees and sections Committees Legal Forms Committee practice effectively in this field; reviews American Citizenship Committee Prepares and submits for distribution proposed legislation. Has jurisdiction of all questions in the to members of the association such legal Agricultural Law Section field of American citizenship and of the forms as it deems proper, subject to the Provides an organization in which mem- American form of government with approval of the Board of Governors; stud- bers who have an interest in agricultural respect to education and understanding ies ways and means of bringing about law can meet for discussion and exchange of both the privileges and responsibilities the use by District Court Clerks in Iowa of ideas; reviews legislation affecting this thereof. It may make awards to students standardized uniform legal forms in area of the practice and proposes new leg- and others, recognizing excellence in legal proceedings. islation or the repeal of undesirable laws; American citizenship. Legal Heritage Committee keeps its members informed of new devel- Annual Meeting Committee Collects all data obtainable touching opments and enables them to practice With the advice and consent of the upon the past history of the Bar of Iowa effectively in this field. President, and with the assistance of the and the members thereof, receives all Alternative Dispute Resolution Section headquarters staff, makes arrangements papers and data referred to it and, subject Studies and reports to the Board of for the annual meeting of the association, to the approval of the Board of Governors, Governors from time to time its recommen- including the programs and entertainment arranges such matter for publication. dations for implementing alternative meth- to be presented in connection therewith. Membership Committee ods of dispute resolution, recognizing the Appellate Practice Committee Responsible for soliciting for member- problems caused by the increasing delays Works to improve the appellate practice ship in the association, all eligible persons and rising costs of the conventional resolu- and interface with the restructuring efforts as stated in the Policy of the Association tion of disputes through the court system. of the Supreme Court. contained in Section 2 of Article III of the Business Law Section Federal Practice Committee by-laws. Works with the secretary and the Provides an organization in which mem- Deals with matters of concern to lawyers headquarters staff, when requested, in the bers who have an interest in corporation, practicing in the Federal Court system. collection of delinquent dues. banking and business law can meet for dis- Sponsors continuing legal education events Professionalism Committee cussion and exchange of ideas; monitors satisfying the federal continuing legal edu- Studies and reports to the Board of cation requirements, and updates from Governors on problems relating to the time to time the Federal Practice Manual. perceived decline in professionalism; rec- LANE Iowa Jury Instructions ommends methods and means by which Studies and produces drafts of recom- lawyers will be encouraged to strive for &WATERMAN LLP mended uniform jury instructions for higher goals of professionalism and will ATTORNEYS AT LAW SINCE 1854 the approval of the Board of Governors. develop a greater appreciation for its Monitors published instructions and mod- importance in the practice of law. ifies them from time to time as required. Public Relations Committee Mediations & Arbitrations Judicial Administration Works closely with the Director of Studies and reports from time to time Communications and the Secretary to Labor & Employment Law on ways and means to improve the admin- improve the relationships between the Civil Rights istration of justice. association and the public, the media, Civil Litigation Law Practice Management other professional groups, and govern- MEDIATOR & ARBITRATOR Provides an organization available ment officials and agencies. The objective William C. Davidson to lawyers who are concerned with the of this committee shall be to create and improvement of the means and methods maintain a good public image of the legal by which the practice of law is conducted profession and of this association. Civil Litigation and studies developments in legal systems, Women and Minorities Committee equipment, procedures and such other MEDIATOR & ARBITRATOR Continues the work of the study com- Thomas D. Waterman areas as the committee may select. mittee which preceded it and assists the Recommendations are disseminated Board of Governors in assuring fair treat- through seminars, publications, and ment and opportunities for all attorneys by such other means as the committee practicing in the state. Civil Litigation may select. MEDIATOR & ARBITRATOR Legal Aid Committee Sections John D. Telleen Concerns itself with the means and Administrative Law Section methods by which members of the associa- Provides an organization in which tion provide legal aid to indigent persons. members who have an interest in adminis- 220 North Main Street, Suite 600 Coordinates activities with other pro bono trative law and procedure, both federal and Davenport, Iowa 52801 563-324-3246 groups when possible and reports to the state, can meet for discussion and exchange www.l-wlaw.com Board of Governors its recommendations. of ideas to better enable members to THE IOWA LAWYER January 2009 21 40876_IL.qxd 1/7/09 9:39 PM Page 22

developments in legal fields having partic- conduct on the part of members of the pro- Government Practice Section ular application to corporations, banks, fession participating in the criminal justice Provides an organization in which and other business entities; informs the system. lawyers representing municipal, county, membership of changes made or needed eCommerce Section state or federal governments, or agencies in legislation and regulations of these Provides an organization in which mem- thereof, in civil or criminal matters, can fields; conducts CLE and other events bers who have an interest in activities lead- meet for discussion and exchange of ideas; enabling its members to more effectively ing to and constituting commerce using encourages and promotes seminars and practice in these fields. electronic means can meet for discussion publications providing current information Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Section and exchange of ideas; reports to the ISBA of interest to its members. Provides an organization in which mem- members on matters that would concern Health Law Section bers who have an interest in commercial the legal profession concerning commerce Provides an organization in which mem- and bankruptcy law can meet for discussion using electronic means. bers who have an interest in health law and exchange of ideas; studies ongoing Environmental and Natural Resource Law can meet for discussion and exchange of developments in the areas of the UCC and Provide an organization in which mem- ideas; studies and reports to the member- the Bankruptcy Code and reviews and bers who have an interest in environmental ship developments in the area of health researches desired changes; keeps its mem- and natural resources law can meet for law and recommends legislation or the bers advised through periodic reports and discussion and exchange of ideas; provides repeal of existing legislation when appro- newsletters; provides assistance at CLE educational materials and programs leading priate; engages in such other programs events in these fields. to increased knowledge and understanding and activities as will enhance the practice Corporate Law Section of environmental and natural resources law in this field of the law. Provides an organization in which mem- by members of the association in the areas Intellectual Property Law Section bers who have an interest in corporate coun- of air and water pollution, hazardous and Provides an organization in which mem- sel can meet for discussion and exchange toxic wastes, and other similar topics. bers who have an interest in patent, trade- of ideas; informs attorneys in corporate law Family and Juvenile Law Section mark and copyright law can meet for discus- departments of current developments in Provides an organization in which mem- sion and exchange of ideas; enhances the corporate law department practice and pro- bers who have an interest in family and professional capabilities of Iowa lawyers who cedure; makes available practical informa- juvenile law can meet for discussion and devote their time especially to the practice tion on the function, organization and oper- exchange of ideas; studies existing and of patent, trademark and copyright law and ation of corporate law departments for emerging problems in the fields of family associated areas; disseminates information attorneys practicing or contemplating prac- and juvenile law; makes recommendations about these areas of law to other lawyers and tice in corporate law departments in the regarding legislation when appropriate; to interested business persons, authors and state of Iowa; and provides an opportunity assists its members in dealing more effective- inventors, particularly as such information for Iowa attorneys to exchange views on cor- ly with their practices in these areas. may affect their practices and the manner in porate law practice and procedure and on which they conduct their affairs in Iowa, those areas of substantive law having a bear- General Practice Section nationally or internationally; promotes ing on the activities of corporations or the Provides an organization in which improvement in the applicability of the prin- functions of a corporate law department. members who have an interest in general ciples pertaining to these areas of law, espe- Criminal Law Section practice can meet for discussion and cially through legislative efforts; and facili- Provides an organization in which mem- exchange of ideas; promotes professional tates communication among Iowa lawyers bers who have an interest in criminal law excellence among those engaged in the concerned with these areas of law. general practice of law by formulating can meet for discussion and exchange of International Law Section ideas; provides a forum for prosecutors, projects to enhance professional compe- tence; acts as a medium through which Provides assistance to Iowa lawyers who defense lawyers, judges and other interested have a question involving international law, persons to meet and consider the operation ideas, relative to general practice, may be facilitated and provides a means for as well as lawyers routinely practicing in the of the criminal justice system; reviews legisla- area. “International law” encompasses pub- implementing those ideas. tion; encourages a high standard of ethical lic or governmental law, such as dual citizenship issues, passport and visa inquiries, the effects of treaties, as well as private law, such NEED HELP WITH AN APPEAL? as law applicable to international transactions, business regulation, payments, and Patrick W. O’Bryan • O’BRYAN LAW FIRM dispute resolution. Provides a forum for [email protected] exchange of information for attorneys expert in the area, and serves as a resource STATE OR FEDERAL for all Iowa attorneys who may be confront- 300 Walnut Street, Suite 125, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 ed with a question in the area of interna- Phone: 515-283-8399 • Fax: 515-283-2670 tional law and who need assistance with LAW DEGREE DRAKE U. 1976 finding the correct answers. Assists the association with all matters regarding visiting UMKC MASTER OF LAW DEGREE 1979 international legal scholars, judges, lawyers Former Law Clerk: Justice Harris 1977-1978 and government officials. Former Director Appellate Screening Labor & Employment Law Section Supreme Court of Iowa ‘85-‘92 Provides an organization in which members who have an interest in labor and 22 THE IOWA LAWYER January 2009 40876_IL.qxd 1/7/09 9:39 PM Page 23

employment law can meet for discussion on developments in the real estate and title graduates seeking admission to practice and exchange of ideas; studies develop- area and facilitates the practice of real estate law in Iowa, administers the Iowa Bar ments in the areas of interest, and reports law in the state. Examination, tests the legal knowledge and to its members on matters of assistance in Taxation Section skills of bar applicants, supervises the grad- improving their practices. Provide an organization in which mem- ing of the examination and recommends to Litigation Section bers who have an interest in taxation can the Supreme Court all applicants who pass Provides an organization in which mem- meet for discussion and exchange of ideas; the examination and who meet the charac- bers who have an interest in litigation can makes such studies and recommendations ter and fitness requirements. Members are meet for discussion and exchange of ideas; in the field of taxation and presents such appointed by the Iowa Supreme Court. focuses on the interests and problems of program or programs with Attorney Disciplinary Board trial lawyers promoting training and relation thereto as it deems necessary or Consists of nine lawyers and three lay reform where needed through seminars proper, subject to the approval of the Board persons appointed by the Supreme Court. and publications to provide current infor- of Governors. The Board is responsible for reviewing mation to its members. Trade Regulation Section complaints of alleged unethical conduct Probate & Trust Law Section Provides an organization in which by Iowa lawyers. After investigation and Provides an organization in which mem- members who have an interest in trade reg- review, the Board may dismiss the com- bers who have an interest in probate and ulations can meet for discussion and plaint, privately admonish the attorney, trust law can meet for discussion and exchange of ideas; considers and discusses propose that the lawyer received a public exchange of ideas; maintains responsibility developments in both federal and state leg- reprimand, or in the more serious cases, for activities relating to the education of islation; reports and informs its members file and prosecute the complaint before probate, estate planning and trust law prac- through seminars, publications and other- the Grievance Commission. titioners; promotes and works for the devel- wise, so that they may practice more effi- Grievance Commission opment, modernization and improvement ciently in this field. Consists of 10 lawyers from judicial elec- of legislation relating to the estate planning, Workers’ Compensation Section tion district 5C and five lawyers from each probate and trust areas of the law; reviews Provide an organization in which mem- of the other 13 judicial election districts relevant matters and issues; studies and rec- bers who have an interest in workers’ com- (a total of 75) and up to 28 laypersons, ommends solutions to various problems pensation can meet for discussion and all appointed by the Supreme Court. A involving the public, the courts, and attor- exchange of ideas; provides an opportunity panel consisting of four lawyers and one neys, insofar as the areas of concern of the for discussion and exchange of ideas lead- lay person is appointed from the section are involved. ing to improvement of the abilities of its Commission members to hear each com- Real Estate & Title Law Section members to practice in this field; assists the plaint filed by the Attorney Disciplinary Provides an organization in which mem- Worker's Compensation Commissioner in Board. Following hearing, the panel of the bers who have an interest in real estate and establishing rules and procedures for the Commission may dismiss the complaint, title law can meet for discussion and more certain and expeditious disposition of issue a private admonishment to the lawyer, exchange of ideas; maintains committees matters coming before the commissioner. or recommend to the Supreme Court that dealing with the subject of Iowa Title Supreme Court Boards & Commissions more serious discipline be imposed, such Standards and Iowa Title Guaranty, which as public reprimand, suspension or shall function in the same manner as their Board of Law Examiners revocation of the lawyer’s license. predecessor committees; studies and reports Reviews the qualifications of law school

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Reflections from an Iowa lawyer-soldier on Veteran’s Day

(Editor’s Note: Captain Robert D. a member. Executive Director Dwight Dec. 2 meeting. The letter and certificate Hodges recently sent this letter, certificate Dinkla read the letter and showed the are being printed here so that all members and a United States flag to The Iowa certificate and flag to members of the may share CPT. Hodges’ words and State Bar Association of which he is Board of Governors at the board’s bask in the praise contained therein.)

ISBA Executive Director Dwight Dinkla presents President Dan Moore the United States flag which flew over the Headquarters of the Multi-National Corps Iraq in honor of The Iowa State Bar Association. Dinkla read a letter from CPT Robert Hodges, an ISBA member currently stationed in Iraq, that accompanied the flag during the Board of Governors quarterly meeting in December.

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TRANSITIONS Iowa Academy elects new Karla C. Steele has become a shareholder at Califf & Harper, officers P.C., in Moline, Ill. She received her B.A. in 1997 from San Diego State University, her J.D. in 2002 from the University of Iowa College The Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers recently of Law, and her M.B.A. in 2002 from the Henry B. Tippie School of elected the following officers: Management at the University of Iowa. Her practice areas include President, Greg A. Egbers, Davenport estate planning and administration, real estate law, business law Vice-President, Marion L. Beatty, Decorah Karla C. Steele and immigration law. Immediate Past President, Joseph L. Fitzgibbons, Estherville Secretary-Treasurer, David L. Brown, Des Moines The former Law Firm of Cambridge, Feilmeyer, Landsness & Chase, P.L.C. in Atlantic has changed its name to Cambridge Law Firm, P.L.C. The attorneys at the Firm are David W. Chase, Brian J. Daiker, Richard J. Hanson and Jennifer L. Plumb. Its offices remain at 707 Poplar Street in Atlantic. Nyemaster Goode opens eastern Iowa office KUDOS Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell & O’Brien, Boyd selected for American Law Institute P.C, has opened an eastern Iowa branch, its third office in the state. Five attorneys will initially constitute what Willard L. Boyd III, of Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell & O’Brien, P.C., the firm plans to build into a full-service office in the in Des Moines has been elected into The American Law Institute. Willard is a Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor. shareholder in the Business, Finance, and Real Estate Department of the firm. The five attorneys who have joined the firm include: The American Law Institute was founded in 1923. Members consist of judges, Glenn L. Johnson, Robert W. Hoke, Kevin H. Collins, practicing lawyers and legal scholars from all areas of the United States as well as Sarah J. Gayer and Ryan Carter. Three of the five are some foreign countries, and are selected on the basis of professional achievement registered patent attorneys. The addition of the five and demonstrated interest in the improvement of the law. gives the firm more than 90 attorneys. Nyemaster Goode has leased office space near the Cedar Rapids Airport. The new address is: 805 Wright Powell inducted into ACTL Brothers Blvd SW --Suite 1, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Stephen J. Powell, a partner at Swisher & Cohrt, PLC, Founded in 1918. Nyemaster Goode serves companies Waterloo, has been inducted as a fellow into the American College ranging from emerging start-ups to Fortune 500 organi- of Trial Lawyers. Stephen has practiced law with Swisher & Cohrt, zations, as well as individuals. PLC since he received his J.D. from Drake University Law School in 1974. His primary practice involves the representation of physicians, specialty clinics and hospitals in medical malpractice cases and Stephen J. Powell labor and employment cases. The American College of Trial Lawyers was founded in 1950 and ADMISSION ON MOTION is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and The following individuals have applied for Canada. Fellowship is extended by invitation only and is limited to one percent of admission on motion to the Iowa Bar: the total lawyer population of any state or province. Christopher Leon Nuss, Principal Financial Group, Des Moines; Larry Michel Baer, self employed, No. Dak. Anyone with questions or comments should contact Dave Ewert at the Office of Professional TRANSITIONS SUBMISSIONS ONLY BY E-MAIL Regulation, 515-725-8029, 1111 East Court Copy deadline for Transitions is 30 days before the Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319. month of publication. Please follow the same style published here and keep submissions short and to the point. For new hires and promotions, the name of the law firm is not as important as the individual involved, so mention the lawyer first. Always submit a photo of the subject. If it is to be digital, please use the “.jpg” format only. Make all submissions in plain text or Microsoft Word “.doc” format via e-mail to [email protected] and please do not expect late submissions to be published immediately. We need at least a 30-day interval before publication. Include office phone number and name of the person furnishing the copy. Questions? Call Chris Fritz at 515-697-7873. Thank you for your assistance.

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CLASSIFIED ADS Please send cover letter, resume and references PUBLISHER’S NOTE: E-mail submissions to the CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING section to Alvine & King, L.L.P. Attn: David J. King, 809 are requested. They save keystrokes, thus cutting down on our production time, and West 10th Street, Suite A, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, help to assure accuracy. Please follow the style of the ads appearing here, indicate the or e-mail [email protected]. classification where you want your ad to appear and state how long the ad is to run. No telephone calls please. (2-09) Each ISBA member of a private law practice receives two free insertions annually. Corporate and government attorney members of the association receive the same ASSOCIATE — Kennedy Childs and Fogg, free privileges for their business, non-employer-related ads. If you have questions, P.C.’s Delta office seeks an associate with 3+ call Steve Boeckman at 515-243-3179. E-mail your copy to [email protected] years’ experience in insurance defense, med- The number appearing in parentheses after each ad is not a box number. It indicates ical malpractice preferred. This is a unique the date the ad will be pulled from the magazine. (TF) indicates the ad will run until opportunity to do high level litigation at a we receive instructions to pull it. Deadline for submissions is the first of the month Denver salary and live in the mountains. prior to the month of publication. Needs 2-3 years courtroom experience, COMMERCIAL ADVERTISERS: Contact Shannon Espenscheid, 641-474-2280 or excellent research and writing skills, abilityto David Larson, 515-440-2810. take direction and work independently, and depositions experience. Competitive salary and Executive, 111 South 10th Street, Suite 26.325, excellent benefits. 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It takes a village to support a soldier Jill Finken turned to her husband, her mother and sisters, her friends, her firm and her fellow service members to make it through flood deployment By Jill Finken*

I had been at work about an hour when my been asked to assist with a statewide disas- next week, and I was out the door on my cell phone rang at 8:30 a.m. on June 10, 2008. ter relief effort. way to get my gear packed. I felt lucky and “Hello?” I answered. Although there is never a convenient privileged to have finally found a place to The voice came back at me, “1LT Finken?” time to leave your law practice for an work where my service was appreciated and “Yes, speaking,” I replied. unknown period, it seemed particularly not looked upon as inconvenience. “This is the 2nd BCT in Boone. We have overwhelming on June 10. To begin with, I The next day, I awoke at 4:30 a.m. so that been activated for flood duty.” had just been transferred to the Boone unit I could arrive in Boone at around 7 a.m. to Despite the fact that I knew the answer, I and had never physically reported to the report in. As I left my son at Grandma’s heard myself asking, “So do I have to report?” unit. As a result, I knew only one or two house, I kissed him good-bye and wondered “As soon as you can get here,” was the reply. soldiers and had very little information. when I would see him again and if he would “How long should I anticipate being activat- Making matters worse, however, was the be all right without his mom. Teary-eyed, I ed?” I queried. fact that I had just returned to work from walked out the door in my ACU (Army “We are being told 3-5 days.” maternity leave one week earlier. My son, Combat Uniform) and began traveling to I hung up the phone and immediately began Trevor John, was eight weeks old and we Boone. While I was driving I kept wonder- worrying. were still breastfeeding. ing if I was doing the right thing. I knew I decided that, unlike wine and cheese, my son was in good hands, but at the same My name is Jill Finken, and in addition time would do nothing to improve the taste time, I was his mother and babies need to being an associate at the Heidman Law of my situation. My first step was to call my their moms. The guilt was overwhelming, Firm in Sioux City, I am a member of the husband so that we could discuss child care but I also felt allegiance to my state and Iowa National Guard. I have been orches- issues. John owns his own taekwondo acad- country and this sense of duty allowed me trating the balancing act between citizen emy and works long hours. Consequently, to keep driving. and soldier for the last 10 years. This was we decided that it would be best for Trevor Once I arrived in Boone, I was pleasantly not the first time I had been called away to stay with my mom in Denison. surprised to find out that one of my good from work, but it was the first time I had Denison is closer to Boone than Sioux friends from a military school I had City so if there was a possibility for me to attended back in 2004 was a full-timer at

see Trevor in the evenings, it would, in theo- the unit. As we greeted each other, we ry, be somewhat closer for me. My husband embraced and my insecurities about the wasn’t entirely enthusiastic about not seeing new unit dissipated. his son for an uncertain amount of time, This is part of the reason I remain a but he agreed to support my needs. member of the National Guard — the

Grandma Alesch and my 15-year-old sister, camaraderie. There aren’t too many Kristen, were both more than willing to organizations where you would not hesi- help us with Trevor. tate to meet a fellow coworker in an x With that issue taken care of, I turned embrace after four years.

x my attention to resolving my work issues. After I met the other soldiers at the unit, x At the time of the floods, I had only been we turned to the task at hand. The situa- x with The Heidman Law Firm, L.L.P. as an tion was grim. Cedar Rapids had turned x associate for one year. Although the firm into a complete disaster. Iowa City,

was aware of my guard obligations and the Burlington and other eastern cities were risk that such a commitment brings, this also concerns. The Guard units in those was the first time that the firm’s support of areas were completely overwhelmed and me would be tested. needed additional help. Consequently, I I was pleasantly surprised as I began was going to be sent along with others to

telling the partners, associates and employ- Cedar Rapids to provide assistance. ees of my situation. Everyone was more When we arrived in Cedar Rapids, it was

than supportive and came together to help quite a sight. The armory was crammed me cover my cases and upcoming dead- with soldiers and military vehicles from all lines. Emails were coming in from every over the state. Cots crowded the armory partner letting me know their support and drill floor as it had been turned into a tem- their pride in what I was doing. porary home. Some soldiers were sleeping, The attorney in the office next to me vol- some were playing cards, others still were unteered to handle an issue that had to be out on missions. addressed that day so that I could get home It was incredible to see all different ages, and begin packing. By noon, the firm had races, nationalities and ranks working

covered everything on my calendar for the together toward a common goal. I immedi-

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ately spotted an old friend who I used to homes were completely under water. Despite the uncertainties associated with drill with in Newton and got the “unoffi- What used to be streets now looked like the flood and its aftermath, however, most cial” report on how things were going. rivers and the tops of cars that were left people were understanding and support- Things were pretty grim. The water was in the street just visible over the water. ive. For example, one woman brought us still quite high and the damage could not Once the water began receding, the a home-cooked meal out of a picnic bas- even be estimated accurately. However, it damage became more obvious. Left in ket every evening. was likely that 25,000 homes and business- the water’s place was six to 12 inches of Others were understandably not. I was es were destroyed. It was also likely we muck, made up of raw sewage, mud and personally cursed at and called a name I would be in Cedar Rapids for seven to 10 farm run-off. As the sun began to bake, a cannot repeat in this article. One man days — much longer than the three to five horrible stench permeated the city. Most tried to run over a state trooper with his days for which I had initially planned and of the days began to run together, but there car. Another man put on a military uni- more than likely including Father’s Day. were moments that stuck out. form and was impersonating a soldier, try- That sense of guilt overwhelmed again as For the first couple of days, no one was ing to tell our troops how to act and what I realized I would more than likely miss allowed back into his or her home. I recall to do. It was a difficult time for everyone my husband’s first Father’s Day. talking to a lady who was forced to leave her involved and frustration ran high, particu- While we were in Cedar Rapids, our eight cats in her home when she evacuated larly because there was little we could do mission was to help with security. We ran because the water rose so quickly. Despite to assist the citizens. 12-hour shifts, with the day shift being her pleas, we were not permitted to let any- Finally, people were slowly allowed back from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the night shift one into his/her home until the home had into their homes. The City of Cedar lasting from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. been cleared and inspected by the City. Rapids, along with FEMA, performed a During our mission, what struck me the The woman was absolutely devastated detailed inspection of each house that had most was the absolute devastation that had and left wondering whether her cats taken on water in the flood. Each house been caused by the high waters. People’s had survived the flood. was marked according to a color-coded system. A purple or red tag indicated the house was condemned as the strong waters had washed away or completely destroyed the foundation of the home. A yellow or green tag meant the house had sustained damage, but was safe to enter. Initially, people were joyous to see those yellow and green tags affixed to their doors. However, the joy quickly faded as no one could have imag- ined the amount of damage that the dark flood waters inflicted on the homes. In some homes, mold had already grown halfway up the walls. As the water had infiltrated the homes, so had the mud and muck. Floors were covered in a thick slime. Most furniture was a total loss, sometimes even furniture that had been moved to the second story. During the time I was away and even after I returned, I was repeated- ly asked the same question, “How did you manage it all?” And the truth is, “I” did not make it work. My support system did. The key to making things work when you are a service member — is not only the support of others soldiers, but also family and friends. And I could not serve my country without the support of the following wonderful people. For starters, my husband, family and friends. My husband, John, knew I was in the National Guard before we married. After he proposed to me, I remember I told him I was not going to quit serving my country and I asked him if he could

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handle a military wife who possibly might husband’s first Father’s Day, he simply things that truly make a big difference. get called to duty. John pledged to be accepted it and said we could celebrate Next, there is the support of other service supportive and, without falter and to his when I got back home. I am truly thank- members. There were a few days when I credit, he has held true to his word. We ful to have such a strong supporter in drove from Cedar Rapids to Denison to see have had our ups and downs — that is my husband. my son after my shift was over at 6 p.m. I for sure. For example, we had only been Then, there are the other members of would then get up at 2:30 a.m. to make it married five months when I left for six my family and my close friends. My mom back to Cedar Rapids. It wasn’t easy. I got months of training in Virginia. We saw and sisters watch Trevor for me when I am so tired that I locked my keys in my car with each other three times during that six at drill once a month, and were more than my lights on. By the time I realized what I months and we definitely had to give willing to help me with Trevor this time had done, my battery was dead. It wasn’t ourselves time to reconnect when it was around as well despite the fact it was short the best day, obviously, but the other service all said and done, but we managed. notice. When I go to Des Moines, my members pitched in and helped me get the This time, John was no different. For friends provide me with comfortable places car open and started. And we had a good example, when I realized I would miss my to stay and companionship. It is the little laugh about it in the process. As another example, the support of other service members allowed me to continue breastfeeding my son while I was perform- Good preparation means ing duty. If you have an aversion to breastfeeding, I suggest you skip to the next section, but I feel it is important to talk about -- more than discovery... not only for other working mothers, but also to illustrate how supportive the military ISBA INSURANCE is of its women soldiers. I had made the PROGRAM We’re here to protect you decision that breastfeeding was what I want- ed to do for my son. When I was called up for flood duty, I brought my breast pump and cooler with me everywhere I went. Before I left for Cedar Rapids, I left several bags of pumped milk in the freezer at the Don’t forget your most important client: armory in Boone. My mom volunteered to Yourself drive to the armory to pick up the milk for me. I made arrangements with the on-call You’d never represent a client without a thorough sergeant to let my mom in to get the milk. understanding of the case and preparation for any He was not bothered in the least by the contingency. Why wouldn’t you give your practice concept. He said his wife had breast fed all the same level of service? three of their children. Once I was in Cedar Rapids, I continued A lack of adequate liability coverage can expose to take my pump and cooler out with me your firm to significant risk during litigation. That’s every day. I pumped whenever and wherev- why The Iowa State Bar Association has partnered er I could. It wasn’t ideal all the time. I with Lockton Risk Services to develop the ISBA found myself sitting in the back of a High Insurance Program. Developed under the guidance Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle of ISBA, this program offers the Professional (HMMWV or Humvee) on numerous occa- Liability coverage Iowa law firms need to protect sions pumping milk. their practice at competitive rates that may not be I woke up in the middle of the night to available anywhere else. pump at the armory in an office that was made available especially for me. I stored Contact us for more information or to request a no- the milk in the armory freezer. The mess obligation quote: sergeant carved out a special place in the freezer for me and guarded that milk as if 800-679-7154 it were his only job. He said his wife also www.iowabar.org had breastfed and that he knew how much work it was to breast feed. He admonished the other soldiers to watch out for the milk if they had to get into the freezer. If the freezer got too full, he rearranged things so that the milk would be kept safe. I think by the time it was said and done, every soldier in Cedar Rapids had assisted my plight without even thinking twice about Insurance Program Administered by Lockton Risk Services it. Even the 21-year-old soldier who rode along in the Humvee with me was not 30 THE IOWA LAWYER January 2009 40876_IL.qxd 1/7/09 9:41 PM Page 31

bothered when I had to ask him to get out of the vehicle so I could take care of business. Instead of being disgusted, he made sure the rest of the soldiers stayed away. I was surprised by the fact that all of these men were so comfortable with the concept. But I guess my point is, you don’t know until you try. It would have been easier to quit breastfeeding and to accept the stereotype that no one would be cooperative. But if I had done that, I never would have experienced the overwhelming support of the service men and women and my family. So my advice to other women is this: Don’t be embarrassed about breastfeeding if it is what you decide you want for your family. You may be pleasantly surprised to find support in the oddest places. In addition, there was the support of my employer. I have worked for employers who pay lip service to supporting the military, but when push comes to shove, they get angry and annoyed when the call to duty is made. Some employers I have worked for tell you in the interview they support the military, and they probably do until it affects their operations. Although USERRA is supposed to protect military personnel from this type of conduct — and to some degree it does — there is a fear that filing a complaint under USERRA will only further deteriorate the relationship a service member has with his or her boss. Often times, if a service member wants to keep her job, she might just overlook the hostility in the hopes that it will all be forgotten until the next time duty calls. Because of past experiences, it is an understatement to say that I was worried about how the firm would react. My fears were unwarranted at the Heidman Law Firm. Their support of what I was doing never wavered, even when I was gone beyond the initial 3-5 days. Instead, the firm rallied to ensure my dead- lines were covered and that our clients were taken care of. And finally, there is the support of the Army for the past 10 years. The Army National Guard has done so much for me and my family. The National Guard helped pay for my undergraduate degree. The Guard employed me full-time during the summers of my college career so that I could afford to live. After college, the Guard gave me a full-time job with federal benefits. When I decided to go to law school, the Guard helped me pay for that, too. But most important, I have met wonderful people and had wonderful memories over the past 10 years. Not many lawyers can say they have driven a Humvee from Iowa to Minnesota, or fired an M-60 Machine Gun and a Grenade Launcher or rappelled out of a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter with a 25-pound rucksack and an M-16A2 rifle from 90 feet up in the air. Keeping all of these priceless benefits in the back of my mind helped me stay calm after the call to activation came in. Looking back, serving the citizens during the Iowa floods seemed to be the least I could do in exchange. I have long since returned to work and become accustomed once again to “normal” life, and going to drill once a month. But I will not forget the summer of 2008 — not only because of what I experienced in Cedar Rapids, but also because I was reminded of the very important mission the National Guard performs and how lucky and fortunate I am to finally have found the people, friends and co-workers who allow me to be able to perform that mission. God Bless these people, the State of Iowa and the United States of America!

*Jill Finken is an associate at the Heidman Law Firm, LLP, and a 10-year member of the Iowa National Guard.

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