Christopher R. Barondeau
Christopher R. Barondeau
- Phone: (712) 226-4000
- Fax: (712) 224-4517
Statement of Purpose
Chris Barondeau represents individuals and entities in legal disputes and proceedings, and acts as general counsel to various businesses. His general practice includes but is not limited to Agricultural Law, Business Law and Corporate Law.
LICENSED IN: Iowa
Education
Creighton University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2011
- Dean’s Academic Scholarship
- Gail Werner Robertson Scholarship
- Marianne & Thomas Culhane Scholarship
University of South Dakota, Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, in Political Science, 2008; Minor in Business Administration
- Dave Lorenz Senior Leadership Award
- Student Government Association
- Student Senator & Business Manager
- Beta Theta Pi, Gamma Alpha, President
- Omicron Delta Kappa, South Dakota Circle, President
- Mortar Board, Order of Omega
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Experience
- Nebraska Army National Guard
Second Lieutenant (Military Intelligence) HHD 126th Chemical Battalion Nebraska Army National Guard
Currently serving as the battalion S-2 (intelligence section) for HHD 126th Chem. Bn located in Omaha, NE.
Deployed with the South Dakota Army National Guard (A Company 153rd Engineer Battalion/Combat Mechanized) as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February 2004 through February 2005. Served as a combat engineer and conducted a variety of missions including a counter IED mission (located and neutralized roadside bombs) and detention center operations. - Concord Center: Omaha, NE
Practicum/Internship (Werner Institute Creighton University)
Managed mediation cases from intake, coordination of initial and main session, and follow up. - U.S. Attorney’s Office: Omaha, NE
Legal Internship
Conducted research on a variety of legal issues; utilized senior certification to develop litigation skills in court; prepared multiple briefs for Assistant United States Attorneys. - Pottawattamie County Attorney’s Office: Council Bluffs, IA
Legal Internship
Conducted research for use by attorneys on a variety of legal issues involving criminal, civil, and appellate cases; assisted attorneys in preparing cases for trial; observed courtroom proceedings and participated in depositions.
Bar Admissions
State: Iowa
