Professional memberships and affiliations
Wisconsin State Bar Association, since 1984
Iowa State Bar Association, since 1990
Bar of the U.S. District Court for Northern District of Iowa, since 1991
Bar of the U.S. District Court for Southern District of Iowa, since 1993
Bar of the U.S. District Court for Western District of Wisconsin, since 2002
American Association for Justice
Iowa Association for Justice
Dean Mason Ladd Inn of Court
Linn County Bar Association
Education and Honors
Graduate of Creighton University College of Law (J.D. 1984)
Creighton University of Arts & Sciences (B.A., Political Science, 1980)
Highest Score in Political Science Comprehensive Examination, 1980
Civic Associations and Memberships
Family Law Committee of Linn County Association, Secretary
Green Square Meals, Board Member
Marion Metro Kiwanis
Cedar Rapids Literary Club, President
SonShine Christian Academy
St. Pius X Catholic Church