Anuradha Vaitheswaran
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Arbitration
Judge (Ret.) in Residence, Drake University Law School
Organizational Ombuds
Education
- Juris Doctor with distinction, University of Iowa
- M.A. Political Science, University of Iowa
- B.A. Biology, Grinnell College
Experience
Arbitrator, Mediator
- Arbitrator in commercial, healthcare, and consumer litigation, including international commercial and health provider/insurer matters
- Mediator in employment, family, construction, real estate, personal injury, probate, and consumer-related matters
Judge, Iowa Court of Appeals
- Authored more than 2500 opinions
- Received 2023 Iowa Judges Association Chief Justice Mark Cady Award of Merit
- Received a 96.67% favorable rating in the 2018 Iowa State Bar Association plebiscite.
Trial Attorney
- Handled jury and bench trials
- Handled cases before administrative tribunals
- Handled appeals in state and federal court
- Litigated securities, insurance, employment, family, housing, disability, and consumer matters, including complex litigation resulting in the recovery of $75,000,000
Law Clerk
- Assisted Honorable Charles R. Wolle, Iowa Supreme Court, with research and writing
Adjunct Instructor
- Periodically teach law and undergraduate courses
Professional Affiliations
- American Arbitration Association roster of arbitrators
- International Ombuds Association
- American Bar Association
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Polk County Bar Association
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