Our News section is where you'll learn of our firm's latest honors and achievements, the causes we support and the charitable work we perform for our community. Attorneys new to the firm are featured here along with spotlights on the activities of our longstanding staff members. You'll also be alerted to new and upcoming changes in the law and their possible implications.
Dec 04, 2023
By: Matthew S. Brick
Changes have been made to Iowa Code Chapter 80F, otherwise known as the Peace Officer’s Bill of Rights. Following is the summary of a webinar provided to the Iowa Police Chiefs Association on October 25, 2023.
Read MoreOct 17, 2023
By: Charles E. Forney | Tags: Attorneys at the Firm
Brick Gentry welcomes Charles E. Forney as an Associate. Charles discovered his passion for innovation at an early age. Growing up in Ames, Iowa he was captivated by the world of technology and constantly sought answers to how things worked. This insatiable curiosity led to a deep appreciation for the importance of intellectual property in fostering innovation. After completing his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at Iowa State University, Charles went on to attend Drake University Law School where he honed his legal skills and developed a deep understanding of intellectual property law. While in law school, Charles was drawn to the complex and dynamic field of patent law. The protection of innovative ideas and inventions resonated deeply with him, leading to a focus on patent prosecution. The rigorous study of patents and intellectual property law, including coursework in patent drafting and patent litigation, prepared Charles for his future career. Charles enjoys working closely with clients from a wide range of industries to develop Intellectual Property portfolios tailored to their individual needs. Charles Forney is a registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Read MoreSep 12, 2023
By: Keegan E. Cassady | Tags: Attorneys at the Firm News
Brick Gentry P.C. welcomes Keegan E. Cassady as an associate attorney, and as part of the Agricultural Law group. Keegan Cassady grew up in Central Illinois raising and showing Angus cattle. She was an active member of the National Junior Angus Association serving on the National Board of Directors and 2017 Miss American Angus. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with an emphasis in Agribusiness. While at Oklahoma State University she served as President of Block and Bridle, President of Sigma Alpha, and was selected as a McKnight Scholar. Prior to joining Brick Gentry, she held internships at the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Illinois Farm Bureau, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in Washington, D.C. Keegan’s passion agriculture led her to Drake University Law School where she earned her Food and Agricultural Law Certificate. During her time in law school, Keegan was selected as Projects Editor for the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law and a Student Attorney in the Drake Legal Clinic. Additionally, she served as Vice-President and Treasurer of the Student Bar Association and Secretary of the Drake Agricultural and Environmental Law Association.
Read MoreFeb 27, 2023
By: Paul A. Drey | Tags: Webinar
This webinar will discuss issues related to the use of outside legal counsel whether your business has in-house counsel or not. Utilizing outside counsel properly can provide a huge upside to your business.
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