Jerry Crawford
Work experience and biography
Jerry Crawford practices in the areas of government relations, litigation, racing and gaming, sports law, project development and policy initiatives. His legal career began with an emphasis in trial work and included active participation in local, state and national Democratic politics. From this foundation, Jerry built and maintains a strong network of contacts and colleagues in the legal, business and political communities in the State ofJerry has tried more than 100 cases to verdict throughout his thirty years of practice. His trial practice emphasizes personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, commercial disputes and NCAA infraction hearings.
In the area of government relations, Jerry continues to serve a wide variety of clients in developing and enhancing opportunities to partner with local, state, and federal governmental entities across the country and internationally. His extensive policy practice involves the representation of a broad array of clients in regional, national and international projects stretching to all corners of the world.
Professional Activities and Affiliations
Member, Breeders Cup Board of Directors (2010 – Present)
Managing Member, Donegal Racing (2008 – Present)
Vice-Chair, Macalester College Board of Trustees (2006-09)
Chair, Step Forward Capital Campaign,
Finance Committee, Democratic Governors Association (1994 - 2009)
Inductee,
Finance Chair, Democratic Governors Association (2004)
State Chair, John Kerry for President Committee (2003-04)
State Chair, Al Gore for President Committee (1999-2000)
Campaign Manager, Arthur Davis for Mayor Committee (1995)
State Director, Clinton for President Committee (1992, 1996)
Co-Chair, Polk
Chair, Michael Dukakis Presidential Campaign in
Legal Counsel, Mondale for President Committee (1984)
Chair,
Former Adjunct Faculty Member,
Former International Trade Delegate to Central and
Former Chair,
Managing Owner,

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Polk County and Iowa State Bar Associations American Association of Justice Iowa Trial Lawyers Association |