Dentons Davis Brown

09/03/2026

Many companies assume collecting more information will help them make better decisions, but there’s a downside.

As Jo Ellen Whitney points out on the IowaPodcast.com, every piece of data you collect can become part of a legal dispute, regulatory review, or discovery request. If you store it, you're responsible for it.

09/02/2026

We were proud to sponsor the 5th Annual Iowa Legislative Slow-Pitch Softball Game in partnership with our government relations team, Sydney Gangestad, Logan Murray, Jacob Schrader, and Stephanie Kiel.

A little friendly competition, a lot of community impact, and support for two incredible nonprofits. Congratulations to everyone who took the field for a great cause! ⚾👏

09/02/2026

Nick has a distinguished career in tax, business, and transactional law. Combined with his successful track record teaching and mentoring law students, he is uniquely suited to help prepare the next generation of attorneys. We are proud to have him on our team and excited to see the impact he will continue to make both in his practice and in the classroom!

Please join us in welcoming Nick Roby back to Drake Law as an assistant professor of law!

Professor Roby brings extensive experience in tax, business and transactional law. He previously served as director and clinical professor of law for Drake Law’s Entrepreneurial and Transactional Law Clinic from 2020-2025.

Currently, Professor Roby serves as special counsel at Dentons Davis Brown. He previously served as president of Davis Brown and chair of the firm’s Business and Tax divisions. Throughout his career, his practice has focused on tax and tax-related matters, including private finance and securities, representing both large national organizations and small startups.

Professor Roby will return to Drake Law this fall to teach tax-related courses.

Welcome back to Drake Law, Professor Roby!

09/01/2026

Thinking about using AI for employee productivity monitoring?

Before collecting keystrokes, screen activity, or other employee data, employment lawyer Jo Ellen Whitney recommends starting with a simple question: What are you going to do with the data?

More data isn't always better. It creates storage, compliance, privacy, and legal obligations that many organizations overlook.

09/01/2026

We're honored to support the incredible work of Des Moines Refugee Support. It was a privilege to help fuel a great evening of soccer, teamwork, and community.

Thank you to Alexa, Lincy, Natalie, Rhonda, Angie, Ray, and Alissa for helping prepare and deliver dinner and snacks, and Liv, Allison, Christy, McKenna, Tracey, Ciara, Reilly, and LeAnna for contributing and bagging snacks!

Shout out to Dentons Davis Brown for being our first corporate dinner sponsor. Tonight, they fed about 50 kids, plus made sure they were hydrated in this heat, so that they are ready to play soccer

08/31/2026

Does your payroll system round employee clock-in and clock-out times? A new potential class action filed in federal court in Iowa alleges Fair Labor Standards Act violations, with the rounding rule at the center of the dispute.

Employment lawyer Jo Ellen Whitney explains what the rounding rule requires, what the Iowa filing signals, and the questions employers should be asking their payroll vendors now.

Read the full analysis below.

08/31/2026

We're proud to share that 10 Dentons Davis Brown lawyers are recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®.

Selected through one of the legal profession's most respected peer-review processes, this honor recognizes attorneys who are already making an impact early in their careers. With only about 2% of eligible attorneys nationwide receiving this distinction, this recognition is truly something to celebrate.

Congratulations: Kate Simon | Spencer Willems | Logan Kraus Riley Coy, JD, MBA | Logan Murray JD, MBA | Brad Price | Kassie Rittmer | Sophie W. | Logan Tucker | Jessica Shannon

08/28/2026

🎉Celebrating Brian Torresi🎉

Please join us in congratulating Brian on his 15-year anniversary with Dentons Davis Brown!

From commercial development and zoning matters to business formations, mergers and acquisitions, and financing transactions, Brian helps clients across Iowa and New York achieve their business and real estate goals with confidence.

Brian leads our Ames office, and we are proud to celebrate his dedication to his clients and the firm over the last 15 years. Thank you, Brian! 👏

08/28/2026

Mike Gilmer is newly recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation and Controversy – Tax.

With extensive experience in federal and Iowa tax matters, he assists clients with audits, delivers support for IRS and Iowa Department Revenue matters, negotiates settlements and provides
representation in court. Mike also navigates complex business transactions, including sales, recapitalizations, and exit planning. His previous experience as in-house legal counsel gives him a unique big-picture perspective that sets his advice apart.

Congratulations, Mike! 👏

08/27/2026

"Convenience is the enemy of privacy."

On a recent episode of the IowaPodcast.com with Justin Brady, employment lawyer Jo Ellen Whitney explains why employees may bypass data privacy policies, why organizations need to make compliance easy, and how explaining the "why" behind data protection matters more than another rulebook.