Ben Sass Promoted to Director of Human Resources and Operations
Ben Sass – SHRM-SCP, has been promoted to Director of Human Resources and Operations at Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC. Ben joined the firm in 2018 and began assisting with human resources and marketing duties. Ben graduated with a BA in Business Administration from Wartburg College. Since then, he has gained experience and leadership skills […]
37 Lawyers Listed in Best Lawyers® 2026 – Including 5 Lawyers of the Year!
Simmons Perrine PLC is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® 2026 has recognized 37 attorneys, with 5 being named “Lawyer of the Year” in Cedar Rapids. Recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers® is considered […]
Joseph Porter Graduates from the IADC 51st Annual Trial Academy
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman attorney Joseph Porter participated in the International Association of Defense Counsel’s (IADC) 51st Annual Trial Academy at Stanford Law School in Palo Alto, CA. The IADC Trial Academy is one of the oldest and most respected programs for developing defense trial advocacy skills. Membership to this prestigious Academy is by invitation-only […]
Alexandria Ransom Accepted into Heart of America Fellows Institute
Attorney Alexandria Ransom was recently accepted into the Heart of America Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. The prestigious class is made up of trust and estate planning attorneys from across America’s Heartland that were nominated by an ACTEC Fellow to participate. The Heart of America Fellows Institute was created by […]
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman Included in 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to be recognized in the newly released 2025 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide. The firm is listed as a Band 1 for Private Wealth Law in Iowa. The guide also includes individual recognition for a few attorneys within the firm’s trusts and estates practice. […]
Attorney Annie Hardin Attends USLAW Women’s Connection
The 2025 USLAW NETWORK Women’s Connection was held June 26-28, 2025 in Québec City, QC, Canada. Litigation attorney, Annie Hardin attended the event which offered women attorneys and invited clients opportunities to connect and learn about varying aspects of the legal community. Sessions offered included: “Navigating the Risks and Responsibilities of AI and Legal Ethics,” […]
Attorney Hayley Masching Named Vice President of Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys (IOWA)
Attorney Hayley Masching has been named Vice President of the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys (IOWA). This leadership role reflects Hayley’s ongoing dedication to advancing women in the legal profession and supporting the mission of IOWA throughout the state. As Vice President, Hayley will help lead initiatives that promote diversity within the legal community, as […]
Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes Six SPMB Attorneys
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is proud to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The prestigious guide ranks top law firms and attorneys across the United States based on comprehensive research and interviews with clients and legal peers. Chambers […]
Hayley Masching Addresses Bar Passage Concerns in The Iowa Lawyer Magazine
Attorney Hayley Masching calls for action from the legal community after Iowa has grappled with historically low bar passage rates. With only 34% overall and a 44% passage rate for first time takers in February 2025, Hayley has called upon the legal community to support future legal professionals in their development prior to the bar […]
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC Welcomes 2025 Summer Associates
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome five law students to its 2025 Summer Associate Program: Morgan Hebert, Michael Moran, Nicholas Downey, Elizabeth Wiesman, and Alex Hefel. Each year, the firm invites aspiring lawyers to participate in our Summer Associate program. This program provides unique insights into multiple practice areas and helps students […]
Paul Morf and Eric Lam Named to Top 10: Iowa Super Lawyers List
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is proud to announce the recognition of two of its attorneys in the 2025 Iowa Super Lawyers list. Paul Morf has been named to the Top 10: Iowa Super Lawyers list for the first time, and Eric Lam has been listed for the fifth time—highlighting their continued excellence and leadership […]
Sam Gray to Present at ACC Corporate Counsel Forum
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Iowa Chapter annual Corporate Counsel Forum is scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2025 at Drake Law School in Des Moines. Attorney Sam Gray will be presenting, “DExit and State Competition for Corporations.” Mr. Gray is a litigation attorney practicing in business and commercial litigation and banking litigation. He has been with […]