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Connie L. Diekema

Education:
Legal: Drake Law School, J.D., 1987
Graduate: University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, M.H.A, 1999
Undergraduate: Morningside College, B.S., 1983
Bar Admissions: 1988, Iowa; 1990, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Professional Memberships: Iowa Defense Counsel; Iowa Trial Lawyers Association; Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys; American (Section, Health Law), Iowa State (Co-Chair, Bridge the Gap Seminar Committee, 1993, 1994; Co-Chair, Traveling Seminar Committee, 1998, 1999, 2000; Member, Health Law Section and Litigation Section) and Polk County (Secretary, 1999, 2000; Treasurer, 2001; Vice President, 2002; President-Elect, 2003, President, 2004) Bar Associations
Areas of Practice: General Civil Trial, Labor and Employment Law, Product Liability, Professional Malpractice, Health Care/Medical, Insurance.
Biography: Connie's experience and practice has been primarily in civil litigation (for both plaintiff and defendant) and includes extensive experience in litigation involving health care professionals and institutions. She has also advised clients on a wide range of issues relating to risk management, professional licensing and credentialing, quality assurance, medical records, insurance coverage and restraint of trade. Connie is a frequent speaker on medical and legal issues.