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Chambers USA Names BrownWinick Law Firm and 11 of its Attorneys "Leaders in Iowa"

By BrownWinick | 04.30.2019

BrownWinick, a Des Moines based law firm, has been recognized as a “leading law firm” in Chambers USA 2019 — America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the areas of Corporate/M&A, Labor & Employment, and Litigation: General Commercial. Additionally, 11 BrownWinick attorneys were selected for inclusion in Chambers USA 2019, being recognized as... Read More

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa - 2019

By BrownWinick | 04.17.2019

BrownWinick’s charitable project for April benefited the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Inc. The staff and attorneys of BrownWinick held a “Jeans Day” fundraiser at the end of April. In addition, BrownWinick staff and attorneys worked together to prepare meals for the family members staying at the Ronald McDonald House near Blank... Read More

Workplace Burnout: How to Understand it, Recognize it, and Respond to it

By BrownWinick | 04.04.2019

The United States workforce is experiencing pervasive, widespread burnout. Indeed, according to a recent study published by Gallup, Inc., of the nearly 7,500 full-time employees who participated, almost 25% reported feeling burnt out at work either “very often” or “always.” The extent of this crisis must not be overlooked. Workplace burnout... Read More

New Health Plan Option Designed for Groups of Small Employers

By BrownWinick | 02.01.2019

Throughout 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor took steps to make it easier for small businesses to offer competitive health and retirement benefits to their employees. Association Health Plans (AHPs) will provide an innovative option for small firms to band together for health and retirement plan offerings. BrownWinick has been monitoring these... Read More

BrownWinick's First Quarter Charity Project - JOPPA Outreach

By BrownWinick | 01.25.2019

BrownWinick’s first quarterly charity project of 2019 benefited Joppa. Joppa is a local organization helping homeless people survive, find housing and rebuild their lives. Throughout the months of January and February, BrownWinick collected winter survival items, such as gloves, coats, hand/foot warmers, tarps and sleeping bags, and everyday... Read More

New Iowa Legislators: 2018

By BrownWinick | 01.03.2019

Following November’s mid-term elections, Iowa Republicans maintained the “trifecta," continuing to hold the House, Senate, and governorship. Republicans increased their majority in the Senate, while Democrats slightly narrowed the GOP majority in the House. As a result, after a number of lawmaker retirements and some flipped seats, 31 new... Read More

Attorney Brian Rickert Named to Super Lawyers' "Top 10 List"

By BrownWinick | 12.11.2018

Attorney Brian Rickert of the BrownWinick law firm was again named to Super Lawyers “Top 10: 2018 Iowa Super Lawyers List” for Iowa. The “Top 10 List” is a listing of the lawyers in Iowa who received the highest point totals regardless of practice specialty and is based solely on peer recognition and professional achievement. Only the lawyers in... Read More

Blank Children's Hospital's 2018 Festival of Trees & Lights

By BrownWinick | 11.21.2018

BrownWinick supported Blank Children’s Hospital’s 2018 Festival of Trees & Lights. In addition to sponsoring a large tree at the Festival, BrownWinick’s attorneys and staff contributed funds in exchange for wearing jeans to work and donated 506 books to be used by the patients at Blank. In addition to the tree and books, our team volunteered their... Read More

2018 Iowa Election Summary and Results

By BrownWinick | 11.07.2018

Although there were a number of upset victories during the 2018 elections, Republicans held on to the Iowa House, Senate and governorship. This “trifecta” government will allow the GOP to continue driving the state’s policy agenda through the 2020 legislative session. In the governor’s race, although polling gave Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell... Read More

BrownWinick Law Firm Ranked in U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2019 "Best Law Firms" List

By BrownWinick | 11.02.2018

BrownWinick has been included in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2019 "Best Law Firms" rankings. The ninth edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2019 "Best Law Firms" rankings on November 1, 2018. Firms included in the 2019 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellent with persistently impressive... Read More