We’re pleased to announce that Sierra McConnell has joined Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen P.C. as an Associate Attorney.
McConnell is a May 2021 graduate of Drake University Law School (with High Honors) and holds a Bachelor of Science from
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Successful Serial Entrepreneurship with Seth Burgett, Ep. 11 of Beyond Juris
Episode 11 of of Beyond Juris, is now streaming.
In this episode, join Attorney Grace Bogart as she interviews inventor, entrepreneur, and IRONMAN athlete Seth Burgett. He discusses his journey of invention, beginning with medical robotics and landing him at his…
Blockchain Basics with Trokt's Chris Draper – Podcast Episode #9
In Episode #9 of Beyond Juris, we speak with Chris Draper of Trokt, a cloud-based platform founded in Des Moines, Iowa. The company’s service, primarily tailored toward law firms, utilizes blockchain technologies to trace original documents via “thumbprints,” ensuring a document’s…
Keeping Innovation in Iowa with Professor Christina Bohannan – Podcast Episode #8
In Episode #8 of Beyond Juris, we speak with Professor Christina Bohannan about innovation in Iowa and how to keep innovators, younger generations, and startups in Iowa.
You won’t want to miss this new episode of our podcast co-hosted by Attorneys Grace…
Congress Places Injunctive Relief Burden on Defendant in Trademark Infringement Disputes
Step One: Secure your trademark
Step Two: Enforce your trademark
Many start-up companies in the initial stages of developing their brands understand the importance of engaging in Step One and securing their trademark(s). They invest real time and money in…
It's All About Latency: The Future of Data Processing and Storage – Podcast Episode #7
In Episode #7 of Beyond Juris, we speak with Nate Battles of ZebraHost, a cloud and web hosting company in Des Moines, Iowa. Tune in to learn about the underworld of Kansas City’s SubTropolis, tips to protect your business…
Idea Execution with Justin Brady – Podcast Episode #6
Join us for Episode #6 of our podcast as we speak with Justin Brady of the Justin Brady Show and Cultivate about turning ideas into executed successes, positive PR for start-ups, and the importance of listening, empathy, and trust in…
Rastelli Appointed to the IAPP National Advisory Board
As a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Dickinson Attorney Andrea Rastelli has been selected to serve on the Privacy Bar Section of its Advisory Board.
Comprised of legal-focused privacy professionals, the section leads and develops content…
Jeff Quint from Cedar Ridge: Barrel-Aging Your Start-Up Efforts – Podcast Episode #5
Join us for Episode #5 of the Beyond Juris podcast as we speak with Jeff Quint, CEO and co-founder of Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery.
Cedar Ridge is the first whiskey distillery in Iowa since Prohibition was lifted in…
Buying and Selling: Succession Planning for Startups – Podcast Episode #4
Join us for Episide #4 of the Beyond Juris podcast as we talk with CEO Jason Bogart and Founder Nort Salz from Deep Customer Connections, Inc. (DCC) about how they achieved a successful owner/leadership transition.
You won’t want to miss…