Our firm’s commitment to quality service extends beyond our clients. At PeddicordWharton, we understand that our role as a leading Iowa law firm bears a responsibility to give back to the communities in which we live and work. We take philanthropy seriously and embrace this opportunity through the personal service of our lawyers and staff in numerous community organizations. PeddicordWharton is also commited to charitable giving and providing pro bono legal services.
The following is a summary of PeddicordWharton’s current community and charitable commitments:
Community Involvement
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Young Professional’s Connection
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YMCA
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Baseball Coach at Walnut Creek Little League
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Basketball Coach for Des Moines Catholic League
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Soccer Coach for the Pella Soccer Club's U-10 Girls' Team (2011)
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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa
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Young Men’s Christian Association of Des Moines
Military Service
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Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps, 1992-1998
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Capt, US Air Force, Judge Advocate General's Corps, 1970-1974
Board Positions
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Bethany Christian Services of Southern Iowa (Board of Directors, 2007 – Present)
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President of Board of Directors, Bethany Christian Services of Southern Iowa (2009 - Present)
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Bras for the Cause
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National YMCA Board
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Peacemaker's Mediation Ministry, Head of Mediation Activities (2009 - Present)
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Make a Wish of Iowa
Legal Associations
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Wickstrom Online Instructor United States Senate Staff (speech writer) – Committee on the Judiciary
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Iowa Workers' Compensation Law
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Iowa Board of Law Examiners, 83-91
Religious Contributions
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First United Methodist Church – Finance Committee
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Trinity Reformed Church, Freshmen/Sophomore Youth Ministry Team Member (2011)
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Grace United Methodist Church
Academia
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Drake University – Delta Omicron Board of Trustees