Alternative Dispute/Mediation Expertise

Roz understands how scary the unknown can be. She knows that she cannot spare people the pain they go through when dealing with divorce or custody matters, but through listening and compassion, she helps families navigate the legal process through mediation. Roz knows the emotional and financial distress the breakup of a family can cause and because of this Roz goes to great lengths to develop creative solutions in lieu of trials. Relying on her specialized training in high conflict cases and in collaborative divorces, Roz brings a unique perspective to each mediation. She actively explores all options and scenarios. She brings over twenty years of experience to the mediation process and will work tirelessly to ensure that every option is evaluated before a family ends up in the courtroom.

Roz has a real passion for helping others. And when not doing so as a lawyer, she cherishes her time with family, enjoys working out, loves coaching youth volleyball and is blessed to volunteer with nonprofits.

 

 

Support Staff

Practice Areas

• Alternative Dispute/Mediation
• Family Law
• Guardianship / Conservatorship
• Parent Coordinator
• Insurance Defense
• Personal Injury
• Indian Child Welfare Act and Tribal Law

 

Admissions

• U.S. Supreme Court
• Iowa
• Nebraska
• U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa
• Winnebago Tribal Court
• Omaha Tribal Court

Education

• Creighton University, Juris Doctor 2001
• Briar Cliff College, Bachelor of Arts 1998

Community Involvement

• Diocese of Sioux City – Bishop’s Scholarship Committee 2015 — present
• Iowa Women Lead Change – Steering Committee 2014 — 2018
• Youth Volleyball Coach 2012 — present
• Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools – Governance Board 2017 — present
• Briar Cliff University – Board of Trustees 2012 — February 2017
• Briar Cliff University – Executive Committee 2014 — 2016
• Briar Cliff University – Finance Committee Chair 2014 — 2016
• Native American Advisory Committee – Founding Member 2010 — 2013
• Briar Cliff University – Sister Muriel Ford Circle of Mentors 2006 — 2012
• Tribal/​State Court Collaboration – Committee on Children in the Courts Subcommittee 2011 — 2012
• Bishop Heelan Catholic School – Strategic Planning Committee, Chair 2011 — 2012
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland – Board President 2007 — 2009; Board Member 2006 — 2011
• Briar Cliff University – Alumni Board 2004 — 2011
• Hope Street – Executive Board 2021 — Current
• Heelan Youth Athletics – Board and Chair Volleyball 2021 — Current