Jerry Crawford

Work experience and biography

Jerry Crawford practices in the areas of government relations, litigation, racing and game, 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.  This background has allowed Jerry to build and maintain a strong network in the legal, business and political communities both within the State Iowa and throughout the United States.

Jerry 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

• Vice-Chair, Macalester College Board of Trustees (2006-09)
• Chair, Step Forward Capital Campaign, Macalester College (2007-09)
• Finance Commitee, Democratic Governor's Association (1994 - 2009)
• Midwest Co-Chair, Hillary Clinton for President Campaign (2007-08)
• Inductee, Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame (2004)
• 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 County No-Commonwealth Committee (1994)
• Chair, Michael Dukakis Presidential Campaign in Iowa (1987-88)
• Legal Counsel, Mondale for President Committee (1984)
• Chair, Polk County Democratic Party (1976)
• Former Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Iowa College of Law
• Former International Trade Delegate to Central and South America
• Former Chair, Jefferson Elementary School Site Based Council
• Managing Owner, Iowa Energy (NBA Developmental League Franchise)