Bridget Penick Named President of Ballet Des Moines

Fredrikson & Byron shareholder Bridget R. Penick has been named president of the board of directors of Ballet Des Moines for 2022-2023. Penick became involved with Ballet Des Moines in 2008, when her daughters first danced in The Nutcracker. She joined the board of directors in 2014.

Penick is a leading litigator whose practice focuses on employment and labor law. She represents employers of all sizes in various state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Penick counsels employers in human resources policies and procedures, restrictive covenants, employment discrimination, FMLA, ADA, wage & hour, and labor/union relations. She also assists employers with employment-related immigration issues.

As Iowa's only resident professional ballet company, Ballet Des Moines’ mission is to enrich lives through inspiring dance performances, inclusive education and outreach programs, and innovative community partnerships.

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