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E-Mail imuchmore@simmonsperrine.com
Phone 319-366-7641
Fax 319-366-1917
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Practicing Primarily in Employment Law
Education
Drake University (J.D. 1975)
- Order of the Coif
- Order of the Barristers
- Drake Law Review, 1973-1975
University of South Dakota and Grinnell College (B.A., 1971)
Clerkship Information
Law Clerk to the Honorable W. W. Reynoldson, Associate Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, 1975-1976
Admitted to Practice (State)
State of Iowa, 1975
State of Wisconsin, 1981
Admitted to Practice (Federal)
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Memberships, Offices and Committee Assignments in Bar Association
Linn County Bar Association
- Board of Governors, 1985-1987
- President, 1989-1990,
- Ethics & Grievance Committee, 1987-1988, 1996-present
Iowa State Bar Association
- Appellate Practice Committee, 1998-2004
- Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct Drafting Committee 2000-2002
- Professional Ethics and Conduct Committee, 1979-1985
- Strategic Planning Committee, 2002-2004
- Board of Governors, 1986-1990
- Labor and Employment Law Section Member, Council Member 1990-1992
- Litigation Section Member
American Bar Association
- Labor and Employment Law Section
Memberships and Offices in Professional Organizations and Appointments
Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
Supreme Court Grievance Commission 2005-Present
Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules, 1987-1993 (Chair, 1991-1993)
Commission on Uniform State Laws, 1980-88
Civil Justice Reform Act Advisory Group, United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, (1990-1991 and 1997-present).
Sixth Judicial District Nominating Commission, 1994-2000
Place of Birth
Parkston, South Dakota
Friday, December 18, 2009
Iris Muchmore and Len Strand Obtain Dismissal of Employment Lawsuit
On Friday, December 4, 2009, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa issued a ruling that granted summary judgment in favor of the firm’s client, which was the defendant in an employment law case. The plaintiff, a former employee of the defendant, asserted claims of discrimination, retaliation and sexual harassment. In its ruling, the Court found that the evidence failed to support the plaintiff’s claims and dismissed the lawsuit. Iris Muchmore and Len Strand handled the case. The case is Docket No. 08-cv-2043.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Iris Muchmore Elected Board President of The Arc of East Central Iowa
Iris Muchmore was elected President of the Board of Directors of The Arc of East Central Iowa at its annual meeting on September 28. The Arc of East Central Iowa is an organization that provides advocacy and services to people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Firm Attorneys to be Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2010
The following Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman attorneys have received notifications that they will be listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2010 publication. Their names are followed by the practice area in which they are listed and the year in which they were first listed.
Iris E. Muchmore (1991)
- Labor and Employment Law
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Thursday, June 04, 2009
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman to Hold Labor and Employment Law Seminar June 16 and 18
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman will conduct a client seminar on labor and employment law on Tuesday, June 16, and Thursday, June 18. The June 16 seminar will be at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The June 18 seminar will be at the Kinnick Stadium Press Box in Iowa City. The program will start at 1:30 and will end in time for a reception at 4:30. The seminar will cover many topics, including using e-verify to quell immigration concerns and changes in the FMLA and ADA. It will conclude with a panel discussion addressing distinct points of view on employment issues in a “down” economy. Please contact Iris Muchmore or Kevin Visser for more information.
