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Jan 07, 2026

Darbi Spellman Joins Brick Gentry P.C. as an Associate

Tags: Attorneys at the Firm

Brick Gentry welcomes Darbi Spellman as an Associate. Born and raised in Urbandale, Iowa, Darbi brings a strong connection to the local community and a commitment to helping individuals, families, and businesses plan for the future.

Darbi earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa in 2021 and then pursued her legal education at Drake University Law School. While at Drake, she was a member of the Corporate Law Society and the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, and she served as a student attorney in the Drake Legal Clinic, gaining practical experience working directly with clients.

At Brick Gentry, Darbi focuses on trusts, estates, and wealth preservation, corporate and general business matters, real estate, agriculture, and environmental technology. Her practical, client‑centered, and results‑driven approach allows her to guide clients through important planning decisions with strategies that are both efficient and carefully tailored to their unique needs.

Darbi stays closely connected to the Greater Des Moines area and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She looks forward to building lasting relationships with clients and serving as a trusted resource as they navigate significant personal, financial, and business milestones.

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Sep 12, 2023

Keegan E. Cassady Joins Brick Gentry P.C. as an Associate

By: Keegan E. Cassady | Tags: Attorneys at the Firm News

Brick Gentry P.C. welcomes Keegan E. Cassady as an associate attorney, and as part of the Agricultural Law group. Keegan Cassady grew up in Central Illinois raising and showing Angus cattle. She was an active member of the National Junior Angus Association serving on the National Board of Directors and 2017 Miss American Angus. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with an emphasis in Agribusiness. While at Oklahoma State University she served as President of Block and Bridle, President of Sigma Alpha, and was selected as a McKnight Scholar. Prior to joining Brick Gentry, she held internships at the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Illinois Farm Bureau, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in Washington, D.C. Keegan’s passion agriculture led her to Drake University Law School where she earned her Food and Agricultural Law Certificate. During her time in law school, Keegan was selected as Projects Editor for the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law and a Student Attorney in the Drake Legal Clinic. Additionally, she served as Vice-President and Treasurer of the Student Bar Association and Secretary of the Drake Agricultural and Environmental Law Association.

Feb 27, 2023

Working with Outside Counsel

By: Paul A. Drey | Tags: Webinar

This webinar will discuss issues related to the use of outside legal counsel whether your business has in-house counsel or not. Utilizing outside counsel properly can provide a huge upside to your business.