Angela E. Dralle

Angela E. Dralle is a seasoned trial and appellate attorney whose practice spans a broad spectrum of civil litigation. She has guided clients through disputes involving business contracts, commercial torts, intellectual property, employment, professional malpractice, healthcare hearings, debt collection, truth in lending, fair credit reporting, commercial leases, public finance, and municipal bonds. Her ability to manage intricate cases with extensive electronic discovery sets her apart.

Angela’s academic path began at Central College, where she earned her B.A. in Biology in 1998, graduating summa cum laude with an Honors Diploma and an emphasis in Molecular Biology and Microbiology. She then pursued her legal education at the University of Iowa College of Law, earning her J.D. with Highest Distinction in 2001. During law school, she graduated first in her class of 216, was elected to the Order of the Coif, and participated on the National Moot Court Team while serving as a Trial Advocacy Board Member.

Angela is a Registered Patent Attorney with deep experience in complex intellectual property litigation. She represents plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes disputes involving patents, trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, contracts, and licensing. In addition to IP litigation, Angela advises and advocates in government contracting matters, including bid protests and procurement disputes, as well as litigation under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and state open records laws. Clients rely on her to deliver strategic, results‑driven representation across a wide range of business and government-related legal challenges.

Angela E. Dralle continues to bring outstanding legal knowledge and unwavering advocacy to her clients, using her courtroom skills, technical background, and appellate experience to secure meaningful results in even the most complex disputes. Her commitment to service is demonstrated through substantial pro bono work. Angela contributed more than 100 Challenge pro bono hours between 2020 and 2021, reflecting her dedication to expanding access to justice. In recognition of her contributions, she was honored with the Scales of Justice Team Award in 2021 for her work supporting disability rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Polk County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Central College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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