Allie Gilchrist

Allie Gilchrist is an associate whose work focuses on corporate transactions, governance, mergers and acquisitions. The work involves analyzing client needs and the documents, laws, and procedures relevant to each matter. The practice addresses issues through advice, negotiation, and, where the published practice covers disputes, litigation.

Allie earned a B.B.A. in Accounting with highest distinction from the University of Iowa in 2022 and a J.D. with highest honors from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2025. That academic background informs the legal research, writing, and analysis involved in the practice. It also provides context for handling regulatory requirements, transactions, or disputes within the stated practice areas.

Allie has experience involving corporate agreements, regulatory due diligence, health care transactions, tax issues and trust and estate research; earlier audit and assurance work. These matters can call for research, fact gathering, document review, and assessment of the relevant legal and practical options. The nature of the representation varies according to the case, transaction, or regulatory question. The precise legal questions depend on the parties involved, the governing rules and the documents or evidence available in each matter.

Allie Gilchrist has professional experience and service that includes service on the Iowa Law Review as a contributing editor and membership in Order of the Coif. The combination of these activities and the identified practice provides context for the legal services offered. The work requires clear communication about legal requirements, relevant risks, and the available next steps.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Illinois

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting

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