Nicholas Klinefeldt

UNITTEDSTATESSENATECOMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR NON-JUDICIAL NOMINEES

PUBLIC

1. Name: State full name (include any former names used).

Nicholas Arthur Klinefeldt

2. Position: State the position for which you have been nominated.

United States Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa

3. Address: List current office address. If city and state of residence differs from yourplace of employment, please list the city and state where you currently reside.

Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.100 Court Ave., Suite 600Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Residence:

4. Birthplace: State date and place of birth.

1974; Des Moines, Iowa

5. Education: List in reverse chronological order each college, law school, or any otherinstitution of higher education attended and indicate for each the dates of attendance,whether a degree was received, and the date each degree was received.

The University of Iowa College of LawAttended from August 1997 to May 2000Received Juris Doctor with Distinction in May 2000

Drake UniversityAttended Summer 1998

The University of IowaAttended from August 1992 to December 1995Received Bachelor of Arts with Honors in December 1995

Des Moines Area Community CollegeAttended Summer 1993

6. Employment Record: List in reverse chronological order all governmental agencies,business or professional corporations, companies, firms, or other enterprises,partnerships, institutions or organizations, non-profit or otherwise, with which you havebeen affiliated as an officer, director, partner, proprietor, or employee since graduationfrom college, whether or not you received payment for your services. Include the nameand address of the employer and job title or description.

Ahlers & Cooney, P .C.100 Court Ave., Suite 600Des Moines, IA 50309AssociateMarch 2006 to Present

Iowa Democratic PartyCounselDes Moines, IowaFall 2006 to March 2009

Obama for AmericaState CounselDes Moines, IowaAugust 2008 to November 2008

Kelly, Libby & Hoopes, P.C. (Now LibbyHoopes, P.C.)175 Federal StreetBoston, MA 02110AssociateSeptember 2003 to February 2006

The Honorable Christopher J. Armstrong, Chief JusticeThe Honorable Benjamin Kaplan, JusticeMassachusetts Court of AppealsJohn Adams CourthouseOne Pemberton SquareBoston, MA 02108Law ClerkSeptember 2002 to August 2003

The Honorable Robert W. PrattU.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District ofIowaUnited States Courthouse123 E. Walnut St.Des Moines, IA 50309Law ClerkAugust 2000 to August 2002

Tindal, Erdahl, Goddard & Nestor, P.C.(No longer in existence; previously located in Iowa City, Iowa)Law ClerkFall 1998 to Spring 1999Fall 1999 to Summer 2000

Federal Public Defender340 Capital Square400 Locust St.Des Moines, IA 50309Law ClerkSuttrmer 1999

STARBASE Leadership Academy

Camp DodgeJohnston, Iowa 50131CounselorSummer 1998

U.S. Senator Tom Harkin731 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510Staff Assistant! Asst. to Legislative DirectorFebruary 1997 to August 1997

U.S. Senator Tom Harkin's Reelection Campaign(Office closed; previously located in Des Moines, Iowa)Field Organizer/Regional Field OrganizerJanuary 1996 to November 1996

7. Militarv Service and Draft Status: Identify any service in the U.S. Military, includingdates of service, branch of service, rank or rate, serial number (if different from socialsecurity number) and type of discharge received, and whether you have registered forselective service.

I have not served in the U.S. military. I have registered for the selective service.

8. Honors and Awards: List any scholarships, fellowships, honorary degrees, academic orprofessional honors, honorary society memberships, military awards, and any otherspecial recognition for outstanding service or achievement.

J.D. with DistinctionB.A. with HonorsThe Honorable Donald O'Brien scholarship for public serviceRecipient of Equal Justice Foundation grantJournal of Gender, Race & Justice (Student WriterlNote & Comment Editor)

9. Bar Associations: List all bar associations or legal or judicial-related committees,selection panels or conferences of which you are or have been a member, and give thetitles and dates of any offices which you have held in such groups.

American Bar AssociationMassachusetts Bar AssociationBoston Bar AssociationIowa Bar AssociationPolk County Bar AssociationEqual Justice Foundation (Member, 1997-2000/Co-President, 1999-2000)Blackstone InnCriminal Justice Act Panel for the Southern District of IowaDomestic Violence Intervention Program

10. Bar and Court Admission:

a. List the date (s) you were admitted to the bar of any state and any lapses inmembership. Please explain the reason for any lapse in membership.

Massachusetts 2001 (inactive beginning 2009)

Iowa 2006 (no lapses in membership)

b. List all courts in which you have been admitted to practice, including dates ofadmission and any lapses in membership. Please explain the reason for any lapsein membership. Give the same information for administrative bodies that requirespecial admission to practice.

United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2004)United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2006)United States District Court, District of Massachusetts (2003)United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa (2006)United States District Court, Northern District of Iowa (2006)State Courts of Massachusetts (2001)State Courts of Iowa (2006)

No lapses in membership other than inactive in Massachusetts State Courtsbeginning in 2009.

11. Memberships:

a. List all professional, business, fraternal, scholarly, civic, charitable, or otherorganizations, other than those listed in response to Questions 9 or 10 to whichyou belong, or to which you have belonged, since graduation from law school.Provide dates of membership or participation, and indicate any office you held.Include clubs, working groups, advisory or editorial boards, panels, committees,conferences, or publications.

American Constitution Society (Approx. 2005 - Present)

b. Indicate whether any of these organizations listed in response to lla abovecurrently discriminate or formerly discriminated on the basis of race, sex, religionor national origin either through formal membership requirements or the practicalimplementation of membership policies. If so, describe any action you have takento change these policies and practices.

No.

12. Published Writings and Public Statements:

a List the titles, publishers, and dates of books, articles, reports, letters to the editor,editorial pieces, or other published material you have written or edited, includingmaterial published only on the Internet. Supply four (4) copies of all publishedmaterial to the Committee.

• Article for Polk County Bar Association on Constitution Day Speech byJudge Robert W. Pratt (2006)

• General editing responsibilities for Journal of Gender, Race & Justice(1998 - 2000)

b. Supply four (4) copies of any reports, memoranda or policy statements youprepared or contributed in the preparation of on behalf of any bar association,committee, conference, or organization of which you were or are a member. If

you do not have a copy of a report, memorandum or policy statement, give thename and address of the organization that issued it, the date of the document, anda summary of its subject matter.

None.

c. Supply four (4) copies of any testimony, official statements or othercommunications relating, in whole or in part, to matters of public policy or legalinterpretation, that you have issued or provided or that others presented on yourbehalf to public bodies or public officials.

None.

d. Supply four (4) copies, transcripts or recordings of all speeches or talks deliveredby you, including commencement speeches, remarks, lectures, panel discussions,conferences, political speeches, and question-and-answer sessions. Include thedate and place where they were delivered, and readily available press reportsabout the speech or talk. If you do not have a copy of the speech or a transcript orrecording of your remarks, give the name and address of the group before whomthe speech was given, the date of the speech, and a summary of its subject matter.If you did not speak from a prepared text, furnish a copy of any outline or notesfrom which you spoke.

None.

e. List all interviews you have given to newspapers, magazines or otherpublications, or radio or television stations, providing the dates of theseinterviews and four (4) copies of the clips or transcripts of these interviews wherethey are available to you.

I have done my best to identify all items called for in this question, including athorough review of my personal files and searches of publicly available databases.I have located the following:

The Iowa Independent, Lynda Waddington, "Klinefeldt tapped to be nextSouthern District US Attorney," 3/15/09

13. Public Office, Political Activities and Affiliations:

a. List chronologically any public offices you have held, other than judicial offices,including the terms of service and whether such positions were elected orappointed. If appointed, please include the name of the individual who appointedyou. Also, state chronologically any unsuccessful candidacies you have had fordective office or unsuccessful nominations for appointed office.

None.

b. List all memberships and offices held in and services rendered, whethercompensated or not, to any political party or election committee. If you have everheld a position or played a role in a political campaign, identify the particulars ofthe campaign, including the candidate, dates of the campaign, your title andresponsibilities.

Obama for AmericaState Counsel (2008)

I acted as general counsel for the campaign for the State of Iowa. My chiefresponsibilities consisted of coordinating and implementing a voter protectionplan.

Iowa Democratic PartyCounsel (2006-2009)

I acted as general counsel for the party. My role consisted of both advising theparty on general matters, such as contract and employment issues, as well asadvising them on campaign matters, such as advertisements and campaign fmanceissues. I also coordinated and implemented voter protection plans for the party inthe 2006 and 2008 elections.

U.S. Senator Tom Harkin's Reelection CampaignField Organizer/Regional Field Organizer (1996)

I was a Field Organizer for Citizens for Harkin from January 1996 to August 1996and then a Regional Field Organizer for the Coordinated Campaign from August1996 to November 1996. The Citizens for Harkin field staff was shifted to acoordinated campaign and additional field staff were hired in August 1996. Atthat point, I became a regional field organizer, supervising approximately sevenother field organizers. The job ofField Organizer consisted of mobilizingsupporters, organizing events, and coordinating a get-out-the-vote effort forelection day.

14. Legal Career: Answer each part separately.

a. Describe chronologically your law practice and legal experience after graduationfrom law school including:

1. whether you served as clerk to a judge, and if so, the name of the judge,the court and the dates of the period you were a clerk;

Law ClerkThe Honorable Christopher J. Armstrong, Chief JusticeThe Honorable Benjamin Kaplan, JusticeMassachusetts Court of Appeals2002-2003

Law ClerkThe Honorable Robert W. Prattu.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District ofIowa2000-2002

11. whether you practiced alone, and if so, the addresses and dates;

I have not practiced alone.

111. the dates, names and addresses of law firms or offices, companies orgovernmental agencies with which you have been affiliated, and the natureof your affiliation with each.

Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.100 Court Ave., Suite 600Des Moines, IA 50309AssociateMarch 2006 to Present

Kelly, Libby & Hoopes, P.C. (Now LibbyHoopes, P.c.)175 Federal StreetBoston, MA 02110AssociateSeptember 2003 to February 2006

IV. whether you served as a mediator or arbitrator in alternative disputeresolution proceedings and, if so, a description of the 10 most significantmatters with which you were involved in that capacity.

I have not served as a mediator or arbitrator in alternative disputeresolution proceedings.

b. Describe:

i. the general character of your law practice and indicate by date when itscharacter has changed over the years.

I began my career by doing two judicial clerkships: one for a federaldistrict court judge and one for a state appellate court judge. I thenbecame an associate for Kelly, Libby & Hoopes, P.C. in 2003, a boutiquefirm specializing in white-collar criminal defense. At ·that firm, I practicedmostly complex federal criminal defense. However, I also handled somestate criminal matters, and a few civil cases. I then moved back to Iowa in2006 and became an associate at Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., one of the largestfirms in Iowa. At the Ahlers Firm, my practice has consisted of civillitigation, criminal defense, and election law. My civil litigation practicehas consisted mainly of commercial litigation, employment litigation, andpersonal injury litigation - in which I have represented both plaintiffs anddefendants.

11. your typical clients and the areas at each period of your legal career, ifany, in which you have specialized.

My typical clients at Kelly, Libby & Hoopes, P.C. ranged from Fortune500 companies and executives to indigent clients. My clients at the AhlersFirm have consisted of both companies and individuals. In addition, myclients at the Ahlers Firm have also consisted of school districts.

c. Describe the percentage of your practice that has been in litigation and whetheryou appeared in court frequently, occasionally, or not at all. If the frequency ofyour appearances in court varied, describe such variance, providing dates.

Approximately 95% of my practice is litigation. I have appeared frequently incourt.

1. Indicate the percentage of your practice in:1. federal courts (75%);2. state courts of record (25%);3. other courts (0%);4. administrative agencies (0%).

ii. Indicate the percentage of your practice in:1. civil proceedings;2. criminal proceedings.

At Kelly, Libby & Hoopes, P.C., I spent approximately 5% of my practicein civil proceedings and 95% in criminal proceedings. At the Ahlers Firm,I have spent approximately 25% in criminal proceedings and 75% in civilproceedings.

d. State the number of cases in courts of record, including cases beforeadministrative law judges, you tried to verdict, judgment or final decision (ratherthan settled), indicating whether you were sole counsel, chief counsel, Orassociatecounsel.

1. What percentage of these trials were:I. jury (20%);2. non-jury (80%).

I have tried one federal criminal case to verdict at a jury trial (which was assole counsel), approximately three to five to judgment in front of a magistratein small claims court (as sole counsel), and one attorney disciplinary matter tofinal decision in front of a three-attorney panel (as associate counsel).

e. Describe your practice, if any, before the Supreme Court of the United States.Supply four (4) copies of any briefs, amicus or otherwise, and, if applicable, anyoral argument transcripts before the Supreme Court in connection with yourpractice.

I have not practiced before the Supreme Court of the United States.

15. Litigation: Describe the ten (10) most significant litigated matters which you personallyhandled, whether or not you were the attorney of record. Give the citations, if the caseswere reported, and the docket number and date if unreported. Give a capsule summary ofthe substance of each case. Identify the party or parties whom you represented; describein detail the nature of your participation in the litigation and the final disposition of thecase. Also state as to each case:

a. the date of representation;

b. the name ofthe court and the name of the judge or judges before whom the casewas litigated; and

c. the individual name, addresses, and telephone numbers of co-counsel and ofprincipal counsel for each of the other parties.

United States v. Gaddy

Case Number: Federal District Court: 4:05-CR-00194Eighth Circuit: No. 07-2625Published: 532 F.3d 783 (8th Cir. 2008)

Court/Judge: United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa!Judge Gritzner

Date of Representation: 2006-2008

Summary: I represented a defendant on conspiracy to distribute crack cocaineand related charges through jury trial, appeal, and application forwrit of certiorari. The case involved numerous defendants and, inthe trial of this particular defendant, three cooperating witnesses,over two dozen wiretap conversations, and a confession. The juryfound the defendant guilty of six out of eight counts, but on aspecial interrogatory on drug quantity found him not responsiblefor an amount that would have resulted in a mandatory lifesentence. I appealed the case to the United States Court ofAppeals, where oral argument was held but the case was affirmed,and the United States Supreme Court, where writ of certiorari wasdenied.

Co-Counsel: None

Opposing Counsel: Debra ScorpinitiUnited States Attorney's Office110 E. Court Ave., Suite 286Des Moines, IA 50309515-473-9300

United States v. Moore

Case Number: 4:07-CR-00070

Court/Judge: Umted States District Court for the Southern District ofIowa!Judge Pratt


Summary: I represented a defendant in a felon in possession of firearm chargethrough guilty plea and sentencing. The defendant was accused offiring a rife into a hotel room twice after an altercation in theparking lot. After an evidentiary hearing at sentencing, I was ableto obtain a ruling against a 24-month enhancement to his sentencefor using a firearm in connection with another offense (a statecharge of intimidation with a dangerous weapon, for which he wasoriginally arrested).

Co-Counsel: None

Opposing Counsel: John CourterUnited States Attorney's Office110 E. Court Ave., Suite 286Des Moines, IA 50309515-473-9300

Board of Bar Overseers v. Attorney

Case Number: Confidential

Court/Judge: Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers

Date of Representation: 2005

Summary: I represented a prominent criminal defense attorney in an ethicscomplaint through a four-day hearing in front of a three-attorneypanel to a successful decision. The charges involved the handlingof a civil case, and the panel ultimately found in our favor on 52out of 54 charges. I was second chair on the case and Paul Kellywas first chair. However, I handled some ofthe witnesses at thehearing and most of the writing of motions and briefs.

Co-Counsel: Paul KellyFormerly: Partner, Kelly, Libby & Hoopes, P.C.Now: Executive Director

National Hockey League Players' Association20 Bay Street, Suite 1700Toronto, Ontario M5J 2N8 Canada416-313-2300

Opposing Counsel: Stacey BestOffice of Bar Counsel99 High StreetBoston, MA 02110617-728-8750

United States v. Woo

Case Number: 1:05-CR-1 0098

Court/Judge: United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts/Judge Gertner


Summary: I represented a defendant on charges of money laundering and taxfraud through guilty plea and sentencing. The defendant wascharged with laundering over $100,000 through her company forher boyfriend in connection with his very significant marijuanadealing operation. I was the principal contact for the client andGovernment, and handled both the briefing and oral argument at

sentencing. I was able to obtain a plea bargain for the client thatkept her out of prison.

Co-Counsel: Frank Libby, Jr.LibbyHoopes, P.C.175 Federal St.Boston, MA 02110617-338-9300

Opposing Counsel: Rachel HershfangUnited States Attorney's OfficeJohn Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse1 Courthouse Way, Suite 9200Boston, MA 02210617-748-3100

United States v. DiFlumera


Court/Judge: United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts/Judge Gorton


Summary: I represented a former high-ranking u:6ion official in an extortioncase through guilty plea and sentencing. The defendant wasaccused of extorting over a million dollars in a scheme whereby agrocery store chain alleged he threatened to have them organized ifthey did not pay. I was second chair on the case and Paul Kellywas first chair. However, I handled much of the client relationsand briefing as well as some of the contact with the Government. Ialso handled matters such as securing the defendant's release fromcustody pending triaL



Opposing Counsel: Laura KaplanUnited States Attorney's OfficeJohn Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse1 Courthouse Way, Suite 9200Boston, MA 02210617-748-3100

United States v. Reis


Court/Judge: United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts/Judge O'Toole


Summary: I represented a Brazilian attorney in a 54-count indictment,including charges of tax fraud and immigration fraud, throughguilty plea and sentencing. The defendant was accused ofcommitting immigration fraud by falsifying petitions for asylum.He was also accused of falsifying tax returns for illegal alienswithout their knowledge and keeping the refund. Paul Kelly wasthe attorney of record, but I took primary responsibility for the caseand ultimately obtained a plea bargain for a 30-month sentence.



Opposing Counsel: Paul LevensonUnited States Attorney's OfficeJohn Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse1 Courthouse Way, Suite 9200Boston, MA 02210617-748-3100

United States v. Garcia-Briceno


Court/Judge: United States District Court for the Southern District ofIowa!Judge Longstaff


Sumniary: I represented a defendant on conspiracy to distributemethamphetamine and related charges through guilty plea andsentencing. The defendant was one of approximately a dozendefendants accused of being involved in the conspiracy, thatincluded his brother and a complex organization with individualsperforming discrete functions. I was able to obtain a sentence,over the Government's objection, for one of the lowest terms ofimprisonment in the case.

Co-Counsel: None

Opposing Counsel: Jason GriessUnited States Attorney's Office

110 E. Court Ave., Suite 286Des Moines, IA 50309515-473-9300

Floden v. Des Moines Independent Community School District

Case Number: 4:07 -CV -00177/2008 WL 3992249

Court/Judge: United States District Court for the Southern District ofIowa!Judge Jarvey


Summary: I represented the Des Moines school district on American withDisabilities Act and Family Medical Leave Act claims throughsummary judgment. The plaintiff alleged that the school districthad violated her FMLA rights and the ADA when, during thevarious times that she was taking FMLA leave, it transferred her toanother position and then, later, allegedly forced her to resign fromthat position. I was able to obtain an order granting our motion forsummary judgment and dismissing the case.

Co-Counsel: None

Opposing Counsel: James SayreJames L. Sayre, P.C.13375 University Ave., Suite 101Clive, IA 50325515-457-7086

Dock v. Des Moines Independent Community School District & SheilaMason

Case Number: 4:07-CV-00065/604 F.Supp.2d 1230 (S.D. Iowa 2009)

Court/Judge: United States District Court for the Southern District ofIowa!Magistrate Judge Walters


Summary: I represented the Des Moines school district and one of itsexecutives in claims of race and gender employmentdiscrimination through summary judgment. The plaintiff allegedthat an executive at the school district targeted her and ultimatelyterminated her because she was an African-American woman. Thecase involved numerous witnesses to various complaints by theplaintiff. The court granted in part and denied in part our summaryjudgment motion, and we were able to resolve the case prior totrial through settlement.

Co-Counsel: None

Opposing Counsel: Scott Bandstra

Bandstra Law Firm, P.C.505 5th Ave., Suite 810Des Moines, IA 50309515-283-2050

Mark SherinianSherinian & Walker PC630 Colony Park3737 Woodland Ave.West Des Moines, IA 50266515-224-2079

Klier-Young v. Des Moines Independent Community School District

Case Number: LACL103004

Court/Judge: Iowa District Court for Polk County/Judge Reis


Summary: I represented the Des Moines school district in a personal injuryaction. Plaintiff suffered a serious leg injury on the steps of a mainschool district building while attending a busy orientation for herson. Plaintiff claimed that the school district was at fault both inits maintenance and design of the building. I was aable to showthat the action really amounted to a claim about the design of thestairs and, with the assistance of an expert witness apd law thatapplies unique liability protection to schools, was able to getsummary judgment for the school district.

Co-Counsel: None

Opposing Counsel: William R. KingDavisBrown Law Firm215 10th Street, Ste. 1300Des Moines, IA 50309515-246-7932

16. Legal Activities: Describe the most significant legal activities you have pursued,including significant litigation which did not progress to trial or legal matters that did notinvolve litigation. Describe fully the nature of your participation in these activities. Listany client(s) or organization(s) for whom you performed lobbying activities and describethe lobbying activities you performed on behalf of such client(s) or organizations(s).(Note: As to any facts requested in this question, please omit any information protectedby the attorney-client privilege.)

I have been involved in matters that did not involve a trial in both the public and privatesector. As a judicial clerk, I assisted judges in preparing their rulings in both the federaldistrict court and state appellate court settings. These matters consisted of both civil andcriminal cases.

In private practice, I have handled criminal matters that have ranged from complexmatters involving Fortune 500 companies and political entities to drug and violent crimes

involving indigent defendants. In Boston, I represented a large phannaceutical companyand numerous executives of other large phannaceutical companies in various grand juryinvestigations and internal investigations. I also represented the Office of the Speaker ofMassachusetts in a federal grand jury investigation that involved the Speaker of theHouse. My role in that case included coordinating the document production in responseto the subpoenas and representing employees of the Office of the Speaker before thegrand jury. While in Boston, I also provided individual representation to a client inLondon, England, who was not a party but nonetheless a central figure, in relation tonumerous lawsuits in both the United States and United Kingdom involving thereinsurance market. In addition, I have handled a number of cases where matters wereresolved by way of pre-lawsuit negotiations. I have also occasionally advised companieswith regard to employment practices.

I have not performed any lobbying activities.

17. Teaching: What courses have you taught? For each course, state the title, the institutionat which you taught the course, the years in which you taught the course, and describebriefly the subject matter of the course and the major topics taught. If you have asyllabus of each course, provide four (4) copies to the committee.

None.

18. Deferred Income! Future Benefits: List the sources, amounts and dates of allanticipated receipts from deferred income arrangements, stock, options, uncompletedcontracts and other future benefits which you expect to derive from previous businessrelationships, professional services, firm memberships, former employers, clients orcustomers. Describe the arrangements you have made to be compensated in the futurefor any financial or business interest.

If! am confirmed, I will resign from my position at Ahlers & Cooney, P.c. Upon myresignation, I will receive compensation from my law firm through that date. In addition,I will remain vested in the firm's 401(k) plan, but neither I nor my firm will make anyfurther contributions to it.

19. Outside Commitments During Service: Do you have any plans, commitments, oragreements to pursue outside employment, with or without compensation, during yourservice with the court? If so, explain.

No.

20. Sources of Income: List sources and amounts of all income received during the calendaryear preceding your nomination and for the current calendar year, including all salaries,fees, dividends, interest, gifts, rents, royalties, licensing fees, honoraria, and other itemsexceeding $500 or more (if you prefer to do so, copies of the [mancial disclosure report,required by the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, may be substituted here).

Financial disclosure report is attached.

21. Statement of Net Worth: Please complete the attached financial net worth statement indetail (add schedules as called for).

See attached net worth statement.

22. Potential Conflicts of Interest:

a. Identify the family members or other persons., parties, affiliations, pending andcategories of litigation, financial arrangements or other factors that are likely topresent potential conflicts-of-interest when you first assume the position to whichyou have been nominated. Explain how you would address any such conflict if itwere to arise.

In connection with the nomination process, I have consulted with the Office ofGovernment Ethics and the Department of Justice's designated agency ethicsofficial to identify potential conflicts of interest. Any potential conflict of interestwill be resolved in accordance with the terms of an ethics agreement that I haveentered into with the Department's designated agency ethics official.

b. Explain how you will resolve any potential conflict of interest, including theprocedure you will follow in determining these areas of concern.

In the event of a potential conflict of interest, I will consult with the ethicsofficials for the Executive Office for the United States Attorneys, Department ofJustice.

23. Pro Bono Work: An ethical consideration under Canon 2 of the American BarAssociation's Code of Professional Responsibility calls for "every lawyer, regardless ofprofessional prominence or professional workload, to fmd some time to participate inserving the disadvantaged." Describe what you have done to fulfill these responsibilities,listing specific instances and the amount of time devoted to each. If you are not anattorney, please use this opportunity to report significant charitable and volunteer workyou may have done.

I have taken the commitment to do pro bono work very seriously. During law school, Iunderwent extensive training and volunteered for a program for women who had beendomestically abused and assisted them in getting restraining orders. In addition, I was amember and Co-President of the Equal Justice Foundation at my law school, which raisedmoney for law students to take public interest summer jobs.

I did judicial clerkships for three years following graduation from law school. Whilethese positions did not allow for the opportunity to do pro bono work, I considered thiswork to be for the benefit of the public.

In private practice, I have spent afternoons volunteering at the Legal Aid office in DesMoines, Iowa. I have also been an active member of the Criminal Justice Act panel,which handles court-appointed cases at a reduced hourly rate for persons who cannotafford an attorney. Often my work for the Criminal Justice Act panel involves meproviding services that are not compensable. In addition, I perform free legal services forpeople referred to me by colleagues involved in mentoring and charitable activities. .

It is difficult to provide the exact amount of time I have spent doing pro bono work as Ihave never kept track of the hours.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

NET WORTH

Provide a complete, current financial net worth statement which itemizes in detail all assets (including bank accounts, realestate, securities, trusts, investments, and other financial holdings) all liabilities (including debts, mortgages, loans, andother financial obligations) of yourself, your spouse, and other immediate members of your household.

ASSETS LIABILITIES

Cash on hand and in banks 3 700 Notes payable to banks-secured

U.S. Government securities-add schedule Notes payable to banks-unsecured

Listed securities-add schedule 19 600 Notes payable to relatives

Unlisted securities--add schedule 'Notes payable to others

Accounts and notes receivable: Accounts and bills due

Due from relatives and friends Unpaid income tax

Due from others Other unpaid income and interest

Doubtful Real estate mortgages payable-addschedule 218 000

Real estate owned-add schedule 242 000 Chattel mortgages and other liens payable

Real estate mortgages receivable Other debts-itemize:

Autos and other personal propertyStudent Loan for Nick Klinefeldt 54 60031 000 -

Cash value-life insurance Student Loan for Andria Klinefeldt 13 500Other assets itemize: Credit Card 3 000

Total liabilities 289 100Net Worth 7 200

Total Assets 296 300 Total liabilities and net worth 296 300CONTINGENT LIABILITIES GENERAL INFORMATION

As endorser, comaker or guarantor none Are any assets pledged? (Add schedule) No

On leases or contracts Are you defendant in any suits or legal

none actions? No

Legal Claims none Have you ever taken bankruptcy? No

Provision for Federal Income Tax none

Other special debtnone

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT

NET WORTH SCHEDULES

Listed Securities

Vanguard 500 Index FundVanguard Global Equity FundVanguard Intermediate Term Bond Index FundVanguard Mid-Cap Index FundVanguard Small-Cap Index FundVanguard Wellington Fund

Real Estate Owned

Personal Residence (Mortgagees: Nationwide

Great Western Bank

Real Estate Mortgages Payable

Personal Residence )Mortgagees: Nationwide

Great Western Bank

$3,700$3,600$2,500$4,600$4,900$300

$242,000

$184,900$33,500

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