Collaborative Attorney, Mediator & Consultant

AJ Skogerson

Van Meter, IA

Licensed in 2 States

About AJ

AJ Skogerson is known for her empathetic approach to clients and colleagues, fostering deep professional relationships. She is actively involved in creative projects, community volunteer work, and professional groups promoting peace and inclusivity in the legal field. Her practice is shaped by personal and professional experiences with divorce, focusing on family law with a holistic perspective. She maintains a limited caseload to nurture the growth of The Law Shop and spearhead community education initiatives for unbundled legal services.

Licensed States

Iowa Idaho

Awards & Recognition

Adult Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer Couple of the Year

Professional Associations

International Academy of Collaborative Professional - Board of DirectorsIowa Collaborative Divorce - Leadership TeamJack D. Levine Family Law Inn of Court - Inaugural Member, Executive CommitteePolk County Bar Association - Mediation Training Team, Co-Program DesignerSouthern Iowa Rural Water Association - General CounselDrake University Law School - Adjunct Professor of MediationIowa Interactive Court Forms - Iowa Supreme Court Task ForceIowa State Bar Association - Family & Juvenile Law Section CouncilAssociation of Family & Conciliation CourtsCertified Domestic Relations MediatorDallas County Bar AssociationFive Fires Foundation - Board of Directors, Board SecretaryDes Moines YMCA Camp - Advisory BoardMediate.com - Online Mediation Training Advisory BoardIowa State Bar Association - Family & Juvenile Law Section ChairIowa State Bar Association - Rural Practice Committee Co-ChairDrake University Law School - Adjunct Professor of Family LawIowa Law Firm Incubator - Board of DirectorsIowa Supreme Court Disciplinary Board - Grievance CommissionerIowa State Judicial Nominating CommissionIowa Domestic Abuse Death Review TeamIowa Association for Justice f/k/a Iowa Trial Lawyers Association - Board of GovernorsIowa Association of MediatorsDistrict 5B Bar AssociationSkogerson Law, PC - Founder + AttorneySkogerson & Maxwell Leckband, PC - Co-Founder + AttorneyJungmann & Skogerson, PC - Shareholder + AttorneyEmogine, Inc. d/b/a One Source Event Productions - Co-OwnerVan Meter Community Development Corporation - Vice PresidentVan Meter Public Safety - Advisory CouncilWomen in Aviation International, Heartland Chapter - Founding MemberDes Moines YMCA Camp - First Female Chair of Advisory BoardDes Moines YMCA Camp - “Cruisin’ for Y Camp” motorcycle benefit ride host and sponsorYMCA of Greater Des Moines - Board of DirectorsLicensed Foster and Adoptive ParentVan Meter Community School District - Middle School Mock Trial CoachAdel-DeSoto-Minburn Community School District - High School Assistant Cheer CoachChi Omega, Eta Beta Chapter, Iowa State University - President of House Corporation BoardChi Omega, Eta Beta Chapter, Iowa State University - Pro Bono Legal CounselWedding Officiant