Thursday, April 24, 2008
Susan Willey Becomes Associated With Firm
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We are pleased to announce that Susan H. Willey has become associated with the firm. Susan was born in Glendale, California. She earned her J.D. in 1978 from the University of California, Hastings. Susan is a member of the Iowa and American Bar Associations.
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Friday, March 07, 2008
Nick Abou-Assaly Serving as Co-Chair of Title Standards Committee
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Jason Steffens Appointed to Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids Board
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Jason M. Steffens has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those that need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. It operates two facilities in Cedar Rapids, serving 165 youth daily during the school year and 255 youth daily during summer, with 70% of its members living at or below the poverty level.
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
Paul Morf Elected President-Elect of Downtown Rotary
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Kathleen Kleiman Appointed to Miracles in Motion Board
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Kathleen A. Kleiman has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Miracles in Motion. Miracles in Motion's mission is to "foster personal achievement by providing diverse equestrian activities with therapeutic, educational and recreational benefits for persons with disabilities." Kathleen's term begins January 1, 2008.
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Thursday, November 29, 2007
Steve Holtman To Be Listed in Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition
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Stephen J. Holtman has been selected to be listed in the premiere issue of Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, featuring Business Litigation attorneys from across the country. The Business Litigation list will appear in the April 2008 issue of Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition magazine. Super Lawyers can be found on the web at: superlawyers.com.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Jeff Stone Becomes Associated With Firm
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We are pleased to announce that Jeffrey A. Stone has become associated with the firm. Jeff was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He earned his B.A., with honors, in 2003 from Grinnell College and his J.D., with high distinction, in 2006 from the University of Iowa. Before joining Simmons Perrine PLC, Jeff was a law clerk for the Honorable William Jay Riley of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Jeff is a member of the Iowa Bar Association.
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Allison Heffern and Kerry Finley Present Medical Records Update Seminar
On October 12, 2007, Allison M. Heffern and Kerry A. Finley presented a day long Medical Records Update Seminar to Health Information Managers, Medical Records Custodians, Case Managers and others addressing the issues of Confidentiality, Release of Information and HIPAA. The seminar occurred in Des Moines.
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
Jeff McGinness Becomes Associated With Firm
 We are pleased to announce that Jeffrey K. McGinness has become associated with the firm. Jeff was born in Iowa City, Iowa. He earned a dual degree in Psychology and Communication Studies in 1998 from the University of Iowa and his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2001. While at Iowa, Jeff was a two-time NCAA Wrestling Champion. Before joining Simmons Perrine PLC, Jeff was an associate with Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP in Chicago, Illinois. Jeff is a member of the Illinois Bar Association.
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Christine Conover Organizes IDCA Trial Academy
On August 9–10, 2007, the Iowa Defense Counsel Association (IDCA) sponsored a Trial Academy at the Neal and Bea Smith Legal Clinic at Drake University. Christine L. Conover organized the academy. Twenty-five lawyers attended to perfect their trial skills in a hands-on seminar designed to give them constructive feedback and suggestions for their mock direct and cross examinations of expert and lay witnesses. The participants reviewed hypothetical cases ahead of the seminar to prepare for a direct and cross examination of a lay or expert witness. IDCA hopes to continue this tradition and sponsor additional trial seminars in the coming years.
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Friday, October 19, 2007
Christine Conover Honored by Waypoint
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Christine L. Conover was among the honorees at Waypoint's 26th Annual "Tribute to Women of Achievement," held on October 4, 2007. Christine was one of the honorees in the category of Service and Support to Community or Country, which honors "contributions of time and effort made by the honoree within her place of employment or through person / volunteer efforts to her community or country."
Allison M. Heffern, Lynn Wickham Hartman, Kathleen A. Kleiman, and Iris E. Muchmore have all received this honor in the past.
Waypoint's mission is to strengthen and empower women and families in their life's journey by providing advocacy, crisis intervention, supportive services, shelter, quality child care, and community leadership.
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Monday, October 08, 2007
David Kutcher Recipient of “Forty Under 40” Award
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David C. Kutcher has been selected as a 2007 recipient of the Corridor Business Journal's Forty Under 40 award. Each year, the Corridor Business Journal spotlights 40 of the Corridor's outstanding leaders who have made a significant impact in their business or community early in their careers. This year's recipients will be profiled in the Oct. 22 issue and at an Oct. 23 awards dinner. Other Simmons Perrine attorneys who have previously received the award are: Nicolas Abou-Assaly, Christine Conover, Paul Morf, and David Zylstra.
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Thursday, September 20, 2007
Paul Morf Joins AFHE
Monday, August 27, 2007
Mount Vernon School Board Receives Award
Monday, August 13, 2007
Nick Abou-Assaly Elected to Linn-Mar School Foundation Board of Trustees
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Nicolas Abou-Assaly was recently elected to the Linn-Mar School Foundation Board of Trustees. The Linn-Mar School Foundation is a not-for-profit organization made up of volunteers, established in 1985 to support educational activities and opportunities in the Linn-Mar School District. Nick’s term on the Board lasts three years.
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Nick Abou-Assaly Appointed to Marion Planning & Zoning Commission
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The Marion City Council recently appointed Nicolas Abou-Assaly to the Marion Planning & Zoning Commission. The Planning & Zoning Commission makes recommendations to the Marion City Council on zoning regulations and plans, plats, or subdivisions of land within or adjacent to Marion. Nick’s term on the Commission lasts five years.
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Thursday, August 09, 2007
Kelly Gallagher Becomes Associated With Firm
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We are pleased to announce that Kelly M. Gallagher has become associated with the firm. Kelly was born in Iowa City, Iowa. She earned her B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, in 2003 from the University of Missouri and her J.D., with highest distinction, in 2006 from the University of Iowa. Before joining Simmons Perrine PLC, Kelly was an associate with Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. in Madison, Wisconsin. Kelly is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association.
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Edge Business Magazine Publishes Article by Jacob Koller on Civil Rights
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The Edge Business Magazine published an article by Jacob R. Koller in its August 2007 issue titled "Don't Violate Iowa's Expanded Civil Rights." The article discussed recent changes to Iowa's Civil Rights Act to add protection against discrmination based on a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Jason Steffens Completes IADC Trial Academy Program
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Jason M. Steffens completed training at the 35th annual International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Trial Academy from July 28 -- August 3 at the Stanford Law School in California. The IADC Trial Academy is one of the oldest and most well respected programs for developing defense trial advocacy skills. It is a seven-day intensive program that blends faculty instruction and demonstration with individual student participation. The faculty consists of leading defense trial lawyers selected on a national basis from different regions of the country.
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Thursday, June 14, 2007
Allison Heffern Assumes Presidency of LCBA
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