BrownWinick Welcomes Twelve Law Students to the 2025 Summer Associate Program

BrownWinick is pleased to welcome twelve law students into this year’s 2025 Summer Associate Program. This program offers law students the benefit of working at a full-service law firm while providing the personal attention more characteristic of a smaller firm. Lawyers at all levels work closely with the summer associates to involve them in the cases and transactions they work on.  Throughout the summer, our summer associates often attend client meetings, help prepare witnesses for their testimony at trial, and attend depositions, hearings and trials.    

"We're thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of students joining us for the summer," remarked Brian McCormac, Chair of the Recruitment Committee. "Our summer program promises an enriching journey, where students will engage in dynamic projects spanning diverse practice areas, equipping them for their post-law school endeavors. Our firm also facilitates social gatherings and collaborative exercises that showcase the community of Des Moines, fostering camaraderie among peers and deepening their connection to our culture."    

Learn more about our Summer Associate Program here and get to know this year’s group of summer associates below.  

Thomas Armstrong  

Thomas is a 2L at Drake University Law School interested in Transactional law. To Thomas, the lawyer's profession was attractive in both the challenges of the work to be done and the opportunities available for those with the unique skills gained by pursuing the degree. In his free time, he enjoys fitness, upland bird hunting, boating with his family, and watching movies with his wife. A fun fact about Thomas is that he hiked Miller Peak Mountain, the most southernly peak to rise above 9,000 feet in the continental U.S.  

Brooke De Noble  

Brooke is a 2L at Drake University Law School with an interest in Estate Planning and Transactional law. She was interested in a law degree because it would allow her to make a difference in the lives of those needing legal assistance. In her free time, Brooke loves to read, play athletics, and travel!  

Andrew Fisher  

Andrew is a 2L at Drake University Law School who is interested in Intellectual Property and Transactional work. Andrew went to law school because he was looking for a way to better leverage his skillset to achieve direct, positive outcomes for the people that he worked with and worked for. Andrew has been working for the last ten years in agriculture research - primarily plant breeding. He enjoys being outdoors and bringing the outdoors in through houseplants.  

 Bryant Agre 

Bryant is a 1L at the University of Iowa College of Law and is interested in Transactional and Healthcare law. Bryant was drawn to law because of the complex problem solving it requires, and he desires to help clients in tangible ways with their problems. In his free time Bryant enjoys playing sports, running, reading and listening to podcasts. He is planning to run the Dam to DSM this summer! 

Molly Globokar 

Molly is a 1L at the University of Iowa College of Law and is interested in Healthcare and Employment law. In the past Molly has worked for the Legislative Services Agency and had the opportunity to read and interpret proposed legislation every day, which is what sparked her passion for law. Outside of work, Molly is currently training for the Dam to DSM half Marathon. She also enjoys reading, knitting, and spending time with her pets.  

Taylor Hoffman  

Taylor is a 1L at Drake University Law School interested in Transactional and Estate Planning law. She chose to pursue a degree in law because she enjoys the intellectual challenge and feeling of helping someone solve their problems. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, walking, and camping. Taylor previously worked at BrownWinick before attending law school and she is getting married this July. 

Mia Savicevic 

Mia is a 1L at University of Iowa College of Law interested in Transactional and Healthcare work. She has always been intrigued by the healthcare industry and felt that pursuing a law degree would allow her to engage that interest and utilize her skills in research, communication and leadership. Outside of work she enjoys hot yoga, country music and trying new cuisines.  

Katelyn Schmitz  

Katelyn is a 2L student at Drake University Law School interested in IP and Transactional work. She chose to pursue a law degree to build a career that allows her to meaningfully help others while exercising problem-solving skills. Katelyn enjoys fitness, cooking, and traveling. Prior to law school, she worked as an engineer in both software development and manufacturing.  

Audrey Gruss  

Audrey is a 1L at Creighton with an interest in Estate Planning and Employment law. She chose to attend law school to challenge and expand her career opportunities. Outside of work, Audrey enjoys cooking, traveling, and hosting dinner parties.  

 Samantha Johnson 

Samantha is a 1L at University of Iowa College of Law interested in Real Estate and Construction law. Samantha chose to pursue a law degree because it combines her love of reading, writing and analysis with her passion for advocacy and helping people in a real practical way. Samantha enjoys yoga, reading and watching Formula 1 racing. She also Irish danced competitively for 14 years.  

Chloe Wright 

Chloe is a 2L at University of Iowa College of Law interested in Intellectual Property and Transactional law. She decided to pursue a law degree after working in risk management after her undergraduate degree. She enjoys reading, trying new coffee shops and watching tv shows in her free time.  

JOanna voss 

JoAnna is a 2L at University of Iowa College of Law with an interest in Estate Planning and Probate law. She chose to pursue law because of her passion for working with clients on the different matters in their lives. Outside of work she loves playing volleyball and being outdoors.