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 […]
28 SPMB Attorneys Listed in 2025 Great Plains Super Lawyers
The 2025 Great Plains Super Lawyers list was recently announced with 28 Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC attorneys being recognized. Thomson Reuters releases the list annually, with no more than five percent in each state selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive the honor of Super Lawyer and no more than 2.5 […]
Iowa Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Enforcement of Credit Agreements in Favor of Lenders
On May 9, 2025, the Iowa Supreme Court issued its decision in County Bank v. Shalla, which reinforces the broad application of Iowa Code section 535.17—the statute of frauds for credit agreements. This ruling is especially relevant for banks and other lenders, as it confirms that the statute bars not only contract claims based on […]
Matthew Hektoen Presents at 2025 Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute in Washington, D.C.
Cedar Rapids, IA – April 24, 2025 – Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to announce that Matthew Hektoen, a member in the firm’s real estate practice, served as a featured speaker at the 2025 Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute (ACLI), hosted by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). The event is taking […]
Attorney Erin Nathan Presents at OWLSS Spring Conference
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC attorney Erin Nathan was a recent panelist at the 2025 Organization of Women Law Students and Staff (OWLSS) Spring Conference hosted the University of Iowa College of Law. The event was part of the Lawyers & Leaders series—Programming that highlights important professional development conversations. The OWLSS Spring Conference featured professors […]
Nick AbouAssaly Presents 10th Marion State of the City Address
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC was proud to support real estate attorney and Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly as he delivered his 10th State of the City address to a packed crowd of over 630 people at the DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Center in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. This year’s theme, “Building a Premier Community,” highlighted […]
Modifications to the Iowa Civil Rights Act and its Impact on Employers
On February 27, 2025, the Iowa legislature passed Senate File 418, which modified the Iowa Civil Rights Act to eliminate protections for gender identity found in the Iowa Civil Rights Act, provided instruction on indications of a person’s sex on vital records and addressed school curriculum relating to gender identity theory. Governor Reynolds is expected […]