BrownWinick Welcomes Attorneys Samuel Cropper, Sam Olson and Zachary Parle to the Firm

It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of three exceptional attorneys to our team! Please join us in welcoming Samuel Cropper, Sam Olson and Zachary Parle, who bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a passion for excellence in the legal field. Their addition marks a significant milestone as our firm continues to grow and excel in delivering top-tier legal services. 

“We are delighted to introduce Samuel Cropper, Sam Olson and Zachary Parle as the newest members of our team at BrownWinick,” said managing member Sean Moore. “Their arrival is a testament to the growth we are experiencing and the comprehensive legal expertise we continue to provide to our clients. We are excited to have them on board.” 

Samuel Cropper 

Samuel is an associate attorney here at BrownWinick. Sam knows there are often many ways to solve the issues his clients face, and a legal solution is one piece of that puzzle. Because of this, Sam strives to provide clients with expert legal counsel that fits into the bigger picture of their business. Sam is actively engaged in BrownWinick's Health Care and Corporate groups and is able to remain on the leading edge of updates within my client's industries that may impact their business.    

Sam received his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2022 and also graduated from the University of Iowa College of Public Health with a Master of Health Administration. In 2018, he graduated from the University of Utah with a B.A. in Political Science and was admitted to the Iowa bar in 2022.  

Sam Olson 

Sam Olson is an associate attorney at BrownWinick. She works primarily in the Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Law Practice Group. She has experience tackling complex environmental and regulatory challenges across multiple industries, including electric power, natural gas distribution, manufacturing, and refining, with a focus on regulatory advocacy, compliance counseling, and litigation. Sam frequently advises clients on various air, water, and waste issues and helps clients navigate the complexities of changing state and federal laws. She also has worked on high stakes litigation matters such as class action lawsuits and appellate challenges to environmental regulations.  

Sam was born and raised in Des Moines, but, after growing very tired of Iowa winters, she headed south to Florida for college. She graduated cum laude from the University of Miami with a B.A. in Ecosystem Science and Policy and Economics in 2016. After undergrad, Sam slowly began her journey back north. Sam received her J.D., cum laude, from Duke University School of Law in 2020. She was admitted to the District of Columbia bar in 2021. 

Zachary Parle 

Zach is an associate attorney at the BrownWinick specializing in business transactional law. Whether clients are a startup looking to establish a solid legal foundation, a growing business seeking guidance, or an established company navigating a complex merger or acquisition, Zach provides practical, strategic legal solutions.  

Zach graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business in 2018 with a B.B.A. in Economics before earning his J.D., with distinction, from the University of Iowa College of Law. Prior to joining BrownWinick, Zach gained valuable legal experience working at Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.