BrownWinick News / Events

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News

April 15, 2013 Michael Dee Voted Into Membership to the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
BrownWinick is proud to announce that attorney Michael A. Dee was voted into membership in the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers.  more >>

February 05, 2013 Brian Rickert Recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates
BrownWinick attorney, Brian Rickert, named as one of the top 100 Litigation lawyers in the State of Iowa for 2013.  more >>

January 23, 2013 BrownWinick Attorney Rachel Rowley Named as Honoree to the 2013 Class of Forty Under 40
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January 01, 2013 Plains Angels / Sponsored by the BrownWinick Law Firm
BrownWinick sponsors Plains Angels, a Midwest angel investor forum.  more >>

December 31, 2012 BrownWinick Recognized By LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell® as a 2013 United States Top Ranked Law Firm
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December 12, 2012 Matthew McKinney Named to BrownWinick's Government Relations Team
With the 2013 legislative session getting ready to start, BrownWinick names Matthew McKinney to their Government Relations Team.  more >>

December 11, 2012 Michael Dee Named Litigation Star in the 2013 Edition of Benchmark Litigation
Benchmark Litigation named BrownWinick attorney, Michael Dee, to the list of "Litigation Stars" in the 2013 edition.  more >>

November 16, 2012 Google Inc. Invested in Iowa Wind Farm
BrownWinick attorneys were involved in the environmental, zoning, and utility regulation review for RPM Access, LLC and their recent investment by Google Inc.  more >>

November 01, 2012 BrownWinick Ranked in 2013 "Best Law Firms"
U.S. News and Best Lawyers is pleased to announce the release of the 2013 "Best Law Firms" rankings.  more >>

October 01, 2012 BrownWinick Attorney Matt McKinney Selected as a Member of the West Des Moines Leadership Academy 2012-2013 Class
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September 13, 2012 BrownWinick Attorney Named Best Lawyers in America “Lawyer of the Year” for 2013
James L. Pray is named Best Lawyers' 2013 Des Moines Environmental Law "Lawyer of the Year"  more >>

September 13, 2012 BrownWinick Attorney Marc Beltrame Selected as a Member of the 2012-2013 Leadership Iowa Class
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September 04, 2012 BrownWinick Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013
BrownWinick is proud to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2013, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession  more >>

June 08, 2012 BrownWinick Law Firm and Eight Attorneys Listed in Chambers USA® 2012 - America's Leading Lawyers for Business
BrownWinick law firm ranked as a "leading law firm" and eight attorneys were selected for inclusion in Chambers USA® 2012 as "leaders in Iowa."  more >>

May 14, 2012 BrownWinick Welcomes 2012 Summer Associates
Two law students, from Drake University Law School and from the University of Iowa College of Law, will be participating in the firm's 2012 Summer Associates Program.  more >>

February 02, 2012 BrownWinick Attorneys Rebecca Brommel and Catherine Cownie Named as Honorees to the 2012 Class of Forty Under 40
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February 01, 2012 Brian Rickert Nominated to Join Elite Group of Lawyers
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November 01, 2011 BrownWinick Celebrated 60th Anniversary By Giving Back to the Community in Sixties
BrownWinick first opened its doors on October 1, 1951 under the name "Dykstra and Brown." To celebrate its 60th Anniversary, BrownWinick is giving back to the community which helped it become the firm it is today.  more >>

October 04, 2011 Two BrownWinick Attorneys Named "Des Moines Best Lawyers of the Year" for 2012 in The Best Lawyers of America
Douglas E. Gross was named “Des Moines Best Lawyers Government Relations Practice Lawyer of the Year” and Alice E. Helle was named “Des Moines Best Lawyers Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Lawyer of the Year.”   more >>

September 02, 2011 BrownWinick Attorney Drew Larson Selected as a Member of the 2011-2012 Leadership Iowa Class
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September 02, 2011 BrownWinick Attorney Joe Leo Selected as a Member of the 2011-2012 Class of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute
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September 02, 2011 BrownWinick Attorney Amy Johnson Selected as a Member of the West Des Moines Leadership Academy 2011-2012 Class
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August 30, 2011 The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 Includes Attorneys From BrownWinick
BrownWinick is proud to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2012, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession  more >>

August 30, 2011 How to choose an attorney
Selecting the right lawyer for your needs takes time, research and patience. Becki Brommel, an attorney at BrownWinick, shares her tips.  more >>

June 10, 2011 BrownWinick Law Firm and Eight Attorneys Listed in Chambers USA®
BrownWinick has been ranked as a "leading law firm" in Chambers USA® 2011 - America's Leading Lawyers for Business.   more >>

March 02, 2011 Attorney Beth Coonan was appointed by Governor Branstad to the Commission on the Status of Women
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March 01, 2011 BrownWinick Attorney Beth Coonan and Bridget Shapansky Named as Honorees to the 2011 Class of Forty Under 40
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February 18, 2011 After nearly a year, health reform still a question mark
Alice Helle is featured in the February 18, 2011 Business Record as one of the panel members on the healthcare forum sponsored by the Association of Business and Industry.  more >>

February 18, 2011 Group hopes to light some 'dry powder'
Chris Sackett is featured in the February 18, 2011 Business Record on the formation of Capital Connections Iowa.  more >>

August 03, 2010 The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 Includes Attorneys From BrownWinick
BrownWinick is proud to announce that 13 of its attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2011, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.   more >>

July 27, 2010 BrownWinick Attorney Ashley Fuhrmeister Selected as a Member of the 2010-2011 Class of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute
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June 11, 2010 BrownWinick Law Firm and Nine Attorneys Listed in Chambers USA®
BrownWinick has been ranked as a "leading law firm" in Chambers USA® 2010 - America's Leading Lawyers for Business.   more >>

March 03, 2010 BrownWinick Attorney Philip Stoffregen Elected to BOD of the Midwest Chapter of the Energy Bar Association
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February 23, 2010 BrownWinick Attorney Brian Rickert Elected to Blank Park Zoo's Executive Committee
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February 01, 2010 BrownWinick Attorney Alex Johnson Named as an Honoree to the 2010 Class of Forty Under 40
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December 07, 2009 PLCP's Successful Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganization
BrownWinick represented PLCP, LP (Pine Lake Corn Processors), an ethanol plant located in Steamboat Rock, Iowa, in PLCP's successful Chapter 11 bankruptcy organization.  more >>

September 01, 2009 BrownWinick Attorney Adam Freed Selected as a Member of the 2009-2010 Leadership Iowa Class
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September 01, 2009 BrownWinick Attorney Rachel Rowley Selected as a Member of the 2009-2010 Class of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute
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August 17, 2009 Wings of Innovation Award by Ducks Unlimited for BrownWinick's Lobbying Team
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July 29, 2009 The Best Lawyers in America® 2010 Includes Attorneys From BrownWinick
BrownWinick is proud to announce that 13 of its attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2010, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.  more >>

June 12, 2009 BrownWinick Law Firm and Eight Attorneys Listed in 2009 Chambers USA®
The 2009 edition of Chambers USA® - America's Leading Lawyers for Business was released on June 12, 2009.  more >>

June 01, 2009 2009 Super Lawyers® List
BrownWinick congratulates attorneys for recognition in 2009 Super Lawyers®.  more >>

October 29, 2008 Using Intellectual Property to Increase Revenues and Add to the Bottom Line
BrownWinick's Intellectual Property Law practice group will be sponsoring an Intellectual Property Seminar on Wednesday, October 29 2008.  more >>

October 01, 2008 Super Lawyers® List
BrownWinick congratulates attorneys for recognition in Super Lawyers®.  more >>

September 11, 2008 BrownWinick Attorney is a Member of the West Des Moines Leadership Academy for 2009
Brian Rickert is selected to participate in the inaugural Class of 2009 of the West Des Moines Leadership Academy.  more >>

September 01, 2008 The Best Lawyers in America® 2009 Includes Attorneys From BrownWinick
Ten lawyers from the BrownWinick were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2009  more >>

July 11, 2008 BrownWinick Attorneys Participate in the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute 2008-2009 Class
Beth Coonan and Alex Johnson will participate in the 2008-2009 Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class.  more >>

June 17, 2008 BrownWinick Attorney Receives Award of Merit from the Iowa State Bar Association
Bruce Graves received the Iowa State Bar Association's Award of Merit at the Bar Association Reception and Awards Dinner.   more >>

June 13, 2008 BrownWinick Law Firm and Eight Attorneys Listed in Chambers USA®
The 2008 edition of Chambers USA® - America's Leading Lawyers for Business was released in June 2008.   more >>

March 01, 2008 BrownWinick Attorney Member of 2008 Community Development Board
Chris Sackett appointed member of the 2008 Greater Des Moines Partnership's Community Development Board.  more >>

September 04, 2007 The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 Includes Twelve Attorneys From BrownWinick
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August 31, 2007 A New Look. A Longstanding Commitment. BrownWinick's Redesigned Web Site
BrownWinick is pleased to introduce its redesigned Web site.  more >>

August 08, 2007 Mark Roth Has Been Selected as a Member of the 2007-08 Leadership Iowa Class
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June 18, 2007 BrownWinick Law Firm and Seven Attorneys Listed in Chambers USA®
The 2007 edition of Chambers USA® - America's Leading Lawyers for Business was released in June 2007.   more >>

September 15, 2006 Brommel Participated in the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute 2006-2007 Class
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September 05, 2006 The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 Includes Ten Attorneys From BrownWinick
Ten Lawyers from the BrownWinick law firm were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007  more >>

July 24, 2006 Local law firm brands itself as BrownWinick
Business Record (Des Moines) by Beth Dalbey |Law firm branding is a somewhat tricky business. For one thing, Iowa Supreme Court rules prohibit a law firm from advertising, for example, that it is "the pre-eminent business law firm in Iowa" or making any other unverifiable claim about the quality of legal services it provides.  more >>

Events

June 28, 2013 2013 - Employment Law Back to Basics Webinar Series
| Over the course of six installments, BrownWinick will cover employment law basics on topics selected by webinar participants. Although we will focus...  more >>

April 16, 2013 Legal Lunch 'n Learn Series
| Legal Lunch 'n Learn" is a three-session series hosted by BrownWinick and sponsored by University of Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and...  more >>

December 28, 2012 2012 - Employment Law Back to Basics Webinar Series
Program 6 - COBRA Basics | Over the course of six installments, BrownWinick will cover employment law basics on topics selected by webinar participants. Although we will focus...  more >>

December 27, 2012 In-House Counsel Last Chance Ethics Seminar and Webinar
| Join BrownWinick for a free Ethics Seminar or Webinar on Thursday, December 27, 2012 to get 2 hours of ethics credits for part of your continuing...  more >>

December 06, 2012 Welcome to the Shark Tank: How to Avoid Being Eaten for Lunch - Ames, IA
| BrownWinick 2012 Start-Up Series. Series highlights include: self help - things you can do yourself; work with your lawyer effectively; structure...  more >>

October 24, 2012 Welcome to the Shark Tank: How to Avoid Being Eaten for Lunch - Cedar Rapids, IA
| BrownWinick 2012 Start-Up Series. Series highlights include: self help - things you can do yourself; work with your lawyer effectively; structure...  more >>

October 23, 2012 Welcome to the Shark Tank: How to Avoid Being Eaten for Lunch - Cedar Falls, IA
| BrownWinick 2012 Start-Up Series. Series highlights include: self help - things you can do yourself; work with your lawyer effectively; structure...  more >>

October 18, 2012 Warning Bells, Hazards and Traps - Ames, IA
| BrownWinick 2012 Start-Up Series. Series highlights include: self help - things you can do yourself; work with your lawyer effectively; structure...  more >>

October 04, 2012 2012 Employment Law Seminar
| BrownWinick will host a seminar on Thursday, October 4, 2012 on Employment Law. This will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Des Moines/Urbandale,...  more >>

September 26, 2012 Warning Bells, Hazards and Traps - Cedar Rapids, IA
| BrownWinick 2012 Start-Up Series. Series highlights include: self help - things you can do yourself; work with your lawyer effectively; structure...  more >>

September 25, 2012 Warning Bells, Hazards and Traps - Cedar Falls, IA
| BrownWinick 2012 Start-Up Series. Series highlights include: self help - things you can do yourself; work with your lawyer effectively; structure...  more >>

September 20, 2012 You're Not Going to Bill Me For This, Right? - Ames, IA
| BrownWinick 2012 Start-Up Series. Series highlights include: self help - things you can do yourself; work with your lawyer effectively; structure...  more >>

August 29, 2012 You're Not Going to Bill Me For This, Right? - Cedar Rapids, IA
| BrownWinick 2012 Start-Up Series. Series highlights include: self help - things you can do yourself; work with your lawyer effectively; structure...  more >>

August 28, 2012 You're Not Going to Bill Me For This, Right? - Cedar Falls, IA
| BrownWinick 2012 Start-Up Series. Series highlights include: self help - things you can do yourself; work with your lawyer effectively; structure...  more >>

May 31, 2012 Technology Export Readiness
| Your IT products and services have great potential for export success. Join Allen Patch and Patricia Cook from the US Export Assistance Center to...  more >>

December 30, 2011 2011 - Employment Law Back to Basics Webinar Series
Program 6 - Overtime Exemptions | Over the course of six installments, BrownWinick will cover employment law basics on topics selected by webinar participants. Although we will focus...  more >>

December 28, 2011 In-House Counsel Last Chance Ethics Webinar
| Join BrownWinick for a free Ethics Webinar on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 to get those 2 hours of ethics credits needed for your continuing legal...  more >>

November 17, 2011 2011 Employment Law Seminar
| BrownWinick will host a seminar on Thursday, November 17, 2011 on Employment Law. This will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Des Moines/Urbandale,...  more >>

September 22, 2011 Intellectual Property Update and Startups Start Here Seminar
| BrownWinick will be hosting an Intellectual Property Update and Startups State Here Seminar on September 22, 2011. The seminar will cover the basics...  more >>

December 14, 2010 Forecast of 2011 Legislative Session
| You are invited to join BrownWinick's Government Relations team of Marc Beltrame and Adam Gregg for a 2011 Legislative Forecast. ...  more >>

November 03, 2010 2010 Employment Law and Intellectual Property Seminar
| BrownWinick will host a joint seminar on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 on Employment Law and Intellectual Property. This will be held at the Hilton...  more >>

May 26, 2010 Healthcare Reform for Healthcare Providers
| The extensive healthcare reform legislation enacted this year is exceedingly complex and raises countless issues for employers and...  more >>

May 19, 2010 Healthcare Reform - General Business and Tax Issues
| The extensive healthcare reform legislation enacted this year is exceedingly complex and raises countless issues for employers and providers....  more >>

May 12, 2010 Healthcare Reform and Employee Benefits
| The extensive healthcare reform legislation enacted this year is exceedingly complex and raises countless issues for employers and providers....  more >>

March 04, 2010 Got IP? We've Got Strategies
| Join BrownWinick attorneys at the Intellectual Property Seminar to learn how to devise winning strategies to identify, protect and maximize the value...  more >>

January 22, 2010 How to Respond to a Union Organizational Campaign
| Trade unions have announced that they are targeting the renewable energy industry. Please join BrownWinick attorneys on a live webcast discussing...  more >>

December 02, 2009 2009 Employment Law Client Seminar
Sponsored by: BrownWinick Employment Law Practice Group | The Employment Law Practice Group at BrownWinick will host their 4th Annual 2009 Employment Law Client Seminar on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at the...  more >>

June 05, 2009 COBRA Updates for Employers - 2009
| Please join BrownWinick attorneys, James Gilliam and Alice Helle, on a live webcast discussing the new COBRA rules and what it means for...  more >>

December 02, 2008 2008 Employment Law Client Seminar
Sponsored by: BrownWinick Employment Law Practice Group | The Employment Law Practice Group at BrownWinick will host their 3rd Annual 2008 Employment Law Client Seminar on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the...  more >>

February 25, 2008 13th Annual National Ethanol Conference: Policy & Marketing
Sponsored by: Renewable Fuels Association |   more >>

December 10, 2007 2007 Employment Law Client Seminar
Sponsored by: BrownWInick Employment Law Practice Group | The Employment Law Practice Group at BrownWinick hosted their 2nd Annual 2007 Employment Law Client Seminar on Monday, December 10, 2007 at the...  more >>

June 26, 2007 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
Sponsored by: BBI International |   more >>

May 02, 2007 Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Business
Sponsored by: BrownWinick | BrownWinick hosted their client seminar - "Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Business" on May 2, 2007 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Johnston,...  more >>

December 04, 2006 2006 Employment Law Client Seminar
Sponsored by: BrownWinick Employment Law Practice Group | The Employment Law Practice Group at BrownWinick hosting their 1st Annual 2006 Employment Law Client Seminar on Monday, December 4, 2006 at the...  more >>

May 03, 2006 Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Business
Sponsored by: BrownWinick | BrownWinick hosted their client seminar - "Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Business" on May 3, 2006 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Johnston,...  more >>

May 02, 2005 Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Business
Sponsored by: BrownWinick | BrownWinick hosted their client seminar - "Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Business" on May 4, 2005 at the West Des Moines Marriott, West...  more >>