Attorney Profiles

Ryan W. Leemkuil

Ryan W. Leemkuil

700 Walnut, Suite 1600
Des Moines, IA 50309-3899
Phone: (515) 283-3183
Fax: (515) 283-8045

rleemkuil@nyemaster.com

Ryan Leemkuil is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Department. He graduated with highest distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he was a member of the National Moot Court Team and was elected to the Order of the Coif. Before joining the firm, Ryan served as a law clerk to the Honorable Steven M. Colloton, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, and the Honorable Linda R. Reade, United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa. He received his undergraduate degree in political science from Iowa State University.

Practice Areas
Education

Iowa State University (B.A., with distinction, 2005)
University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with highest distinction, 2009)

Academic Achievements

Order of the Coif
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
National Moot Court Team
Van Oosterhout-Baskerville Moot Court Finalist

Professional Experience

Law Clerk, Hon. Steven M. Colloton, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 2011-2012
Law Clerk, Hon. Linda R. Reade, Chief District Judge, United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, 2009-2011