Whitfield & Eddy Law

05/29/2026

The 2026 summer associate class has arrived! 🎉

We are so excited to welcome Kathryn Jones, Gracie Harvey, Emma Dulaney, Caroline Brincks, and Carey Koenig to the firm this summer.

Kathryn is back for her second summer with us from Drake University Law School, joined by fellow Drake students Gracie and Emma. Caroline and Carey come to us from The University of Iowa College of Law.

This summer they will work side by side with our attorneys, dig into real matters, meet judges and staff with the Polk County Bar Association and The Iowa State Bar Association, and experience what it means to practice at a full-service Iowa firm. We are thrilled to have them!

Meet our newest team members, Kathryn, Gracie, Emma, Caroline, and Carey!

🔗 whitfieldlaw.com/newsroom-news-summer-associates-2026

05/22/2026

We honor the service members who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy every day. Our gratitude runs deep, and our thoughts are with the families who carry their legacy forward.

Our offices will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday morning.

Wishing you a safe and meaningful weekend with the people you love.

05/22/2026

We are hiring! 📣

We are looking for a partner-track litigation attorney to join our team in downtown Des Moines at the Hub Tower. 🏙️

You will work alongside a highly regarded team on sophisticated civil and commercial matters for local, regional, and national clients.

What we offer:
✅ Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits
✅ A culture that backs your growth
✅ An active role on one of the best litigation teams in the Midwest

Know a great litigator? Share this post with them!

Send resumes and cover letters to [email protected]. Full job description linked below. 👇

05/22/2026

Proud of our support for The Salvation Army Iowa Capital Area Command and really appreciated the treat last week!

05/21/2026

Happy 180th birthday to Arabella Mansfield! 🎉

On May 23, 1846, a future trailblazer was born in Burlington, Iowa. Just 23 years later, she became the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States. 👩‍⚖️

Here is the part we love most: Arabella earned her law license in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, inside the Union Block Building. That same building is home to our Whitfield & Eddy Law Mt. Pleasant office today. A little piece of legal history, right down the hall.

Her legacy lives on through the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys Arabella Mansfield Award, which honors Iowa women lawyers who champion other women in the profession. Our own Jaki Samuelson received that honor in 2023. 👏

The Iowa State Bar Association is celebrating the milestone too. Check the comments for details!

Happy birthday, Arabella. Iowa got it right first. 💜

05/19/2026

Five future lawyers walk into a law firm... and the snack budget never recovers. 🍿

Help us give a warm welcome to our 2026 Summer Law Clerks!
✨ Katherine Jones
✨ Caroline Brincks
✨ Carey Koenig
✨ Gracie Harvey
✨ Emma Dulaney

Their office is stocked, the Celsius is cold, and the library shelves are loaded with snacks and surprises. (Who uses the books, anyway? 📚)

This summer, our clerks will dig into real matters across our practice groups, learn alongside our attorneys, and find out exactly what a Des Moines summer has to offer.

Drop a 👋 in the comments to welcome them to the firm!

05/15/2026

Whitfield & Eddy Law is excited to continue supporting the Rock Around the Clock Concert Series in Grimes on Fridays June 12 - July 3, 2026 at Heritage Park.
Set up your lawn chairs and blankets at 5:30 p.m. Bands play 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mark on your calendar and settle in for a fun, relaxed evening with great music!

Join us for the free Rock Around the Clock Concert Series presented by Whitfield and Eddy Law in Heritage Park this summer!

June 12
Band: Brother Trucker
Food Truck: Flame Food Truck

June 19
Band: Midnight Matinee
Food Truck: Hotsy Totsy

June 26
Band: Anthony Koester
Food Truck: Sabores de Mexico

July 3
Band: The Lamplighters
Food Truck: Triple B's Tenderloins

The park opens at 5:30 pm, and the band will play from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

We're partnering with Grimes Storehouse Food Pantry again this year. Admission cost will be canned foods or monetary donations toward the Grimes Storehouse.

Special thanks to BRAVO Greater Des Moines.

05/12/2026

We’re proud of Whitfield attorney Drew Gentsch for a year of strong leadership and service with the Polk County Bar Association. His commitment to the profession and to our local legal community made a real difference.

We look forward to another great year supporting the bar and the legal community in Central Iowa.

05/11/2026

We celebrate Diane Dornburg, a true champion for children and the 2025 Inspiring Advocate for Women Award honoree. Thank you, Diane, for your generosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a difference for kids in Iowa.

Congratulations to Diane Dornburg, the 2026 Inspiring Advocate for Women Award Recipient. 🤍

04/24/2026

When parents are in a high-conflict custody battle, it's easy for children's needs to get lost in the process.

That's why Katelyn Kurt is proud to support the Iowa Center for Children's Justice — ensuring kids have legal representation in the cases that affect them most.

Watch the video to hear Katelyn share why this cause is close to her heart, and what it means for Iowa families.

Know a family navigating a difficult custody situation? Share this or reach out to our team.

📞 515-288-6041
🌐 whitfieldlaw.com

➡️ You can support the ICCJ - check out their calendar of events in June including bingo, the downtown farmers market and more! https://iowachildrensjustice.org/get-involved/events/