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Tom was born and raised in Iowa City. He received his BA degree from Harvard University in 1975 and then returned home to attend the University of Iowa College of Law. After completing law school in 1978, Tom joined the law firm where he has been a partner since 1983. Tom represents individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations on a variety of legal matters principally in areas of business and transactional law, including contracts, real estate, business and non-profit entities, estate and gift planning, administration of trusts and estates, healthcare, and charitable foundations.. In addition to his legal practice, Tom has over the years been active in community service including such organizations as the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees, Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation, Iowa City Community Leadership Program, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, University of Iowa Alumni Association, Iowa City Area Development Group, Bur Oak Land Trust and numerous others.

Ryan J. Prahm has developed a practice focused on working with banks, business owners, entrepreneurs and physicians. Mr. Prahm assists clients with general corporate matters, real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning and probate. Ryan serves as counsel for numerous lending institutions; representing banks and credit unions in highly sophisticated loan transactions.. Ryan and his wife Jean live in North Liberty with their three children. Ryan is active in the community as volunteer with Junior Achievement and as a coach for his children's athletic teams. Away from the office, Ryan enjoys playing basketball, Iowa athletic events, and spending time with his family.

Ayesha Chidolue is the founder of The Chidolue Law Firm, PLLC, a law firm that services, businesses, families, and individuals. Ayesha’s whole life has been uniquely interwoven between the entrepreneurship path and immigrant experience. Coming from a long line of business owners including her 84-year-old grandmother who still owns a little jewelry shop in the eastern part of Nigeria and a mother who owns businesses in the United States, Ayesha learned entrepreneurship from an early age and became one herself for the first time when she started a wedding photography business while working full-time as a Securities Litigation Attorney on Wall Street in New York, so it’s safe to say business ownership runs in her DNA.. Additionally, as a first-generation immigrant, born to American educated Nigerian microbiology professor father and Nigerian pharmacist mother, who were both working in America on employment-based visas, she got to experience first hand the good fortune of United States citizenship by virtue of her birth in this country. However, her youngest brother was not so lucky and was born after her family relocated back to Nigeria and it took him 16 long years from the onset of his application to become a U.S. Green Card holder although his entire family had all become United States citizens. To say that it was a long, painful and frustrating journey would be an understatement. This was the catalyst that led her to her quest of helping other individuals, families and businesses on their journey of immigrating and living the American dream by providing effective legal counsel and direction in making that dream a reality.. These experiences collectively are why Ayesha Chidolue provides a dynamic and diverse approach to various small businesses and immigration needs. As an entrepreneur and an immigrant, Ayesha understands the intricacies involved in getting a start-up business up and running as well as the opportunities that this great United States provides through legal immigration for both investors, families, students, and individuals with extraordinary or exceptional talent like her own father and mother.. Ayesha Chidolue has been a licensed attorney since 2006. She is a graduate of The George Washington University Law School, and also holds a Masters in Human Resources from Rollins College. Ayesha is currently licensed to practice law in the state of Florida and New York.. Ayesha is a proud member of the Seminole County community, where she currently lives and practices law. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, taking photographs, party planning and trying new restaurants.

R. Shawn McBride is a corporate business Attorney, Author, CPA, CEO, Consultant and Speaker. R. Shawn McBride is the CEO and CIO at McBride For Business, LLC and the Managing Member of The R. Shawn McBride Law Firm, PLLC. The R. Shawn McBride Law Firm, PLLC is a boutique business-focused practice with offices in Dallas, Texas and New York, New York. Currently, Shawn is licensed to practice law in 12 states and the District of Columbia. R. Shawn is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Florida, Maryland and Texas.. SPEAKING. R. Shawn McBride has spoken nationwide at over 80 speaking events since 2014. R. Shawn is the CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of McBride For Business, LLC a corporate strategy company. McBride For Business, LLC was formed in response to increasing demand for R. Shawn McBride as a business visionary and consultant. He speaks to audiences and works directly with business owners on setting their companies up for success; R. Shawn helps establish systems and procedures related to the ownership of the company in order to prepare the company for future growth.. AUTHOR. R. Shawn McBride’s book, Business Blunders! was released June, 2016 and covers issues commonly seen in business. Currently, R. Shawn is working on his second book, 3 Laws of Empowerment to be released sometime next year.. EDUCATION. R. Shawn McBride received his Juris Doctorate from the University Of Maryland School Of Law in 2002 with honors. He also received a bachelor’s degree from Towson University in 1999, where he double majored in Accounting & Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.. PRESENTATIONS. R. Shawn McBride presentation and speaking topics include:. • 3 Laws of Empowerment. • Business Partnerships Are Long-Term Relationships: Are You Ready for Yours?. • LLCs Mean Limited Liability, Right?: Things You Didn’t Think Of. • You Signed What?: Common Issues in Agreements You’ve Signed. • Raising Capital Through Exempt Offerings. • Common Issues Faced by Business Owners. • Business Partnerships and the Legal Negotiations and Accounting Implications. ACCOLADES. R. Shawn was awarded two prestigious honors this year. He is a Super Lawyers 2016 Texas Rising Star and one of D Magazine’s picks for 2016 Best Lawyer in Dallas: Corporate Law: General.

Justin believes that providing outstanding service to his clients is only the starting point. His real goal is to develop wise and creative solutions, custom-tailored to his clients’ unique situations. That’s why he believes in taking a different approach to the practice of law than many other attorneys do—with everything from contracts drafting, to negotiating a settlement, to billing practices—Justin takes the time to really listen and find out how he can best serve you and your interests.

At the firm, Phil focuses on estate and business succession planning, asset protection, and business and real estate transactions. Phil also enjoys litigation so he maintains unique perspective when approaching deals and structuring his free time, Phillip enjoys running, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, and surfing. He also loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.

My practice focuses on the needs of emerging and established businesses, with an emphasis on growth sectors such as software-as-a-service, infrastructure, and healthcare technology. Over the years, I have helped my clients with commercial and government contracts, regulatory compliance issues, employment law, and workers’ compensation matters. I have also guided corporate reorganizations, initiated and directed litigation, and established new business entities. In addition, I have experience with land-use zoning, ad valorem tax matters, and VC funding opportunities. I've worn many hats throughout my professional career, and that allows me to assist my clients from a rich portfolio of experience.