Fredrikson Expands Corporate and Tax Practices with Iowa Hires

Fredrikson announces the addition of two attorneys in Iowa, shareholders William J. Daly and Jonathan C. Landon. Daly joins the firm’s Corporate, Start Up & Rapid Growth Enterprises (SURGE) and Mergers & Acquisitions groups while Landon joins the firm’s Business & Tax Planning, Trusts & Estates and Nonprofit & Tax Exempt Organizations groups.

“Fredrikson is known for delivering outstanding service to our clients and building connections,” said Bridget Penick, shareholder and Iowa office lead. "Bill and Jon are leaders in their respective fields with strong practices and experience. We are thrilled to welcome them to the team and broaden our service to our clients through continued cross-practice collaboration, innovative ideas, and exceptional client service."

With the addition of Daly and Landon, Fredrikson's Iowa presence increased to 48 attorneys and extends to the Eastern Iowa market. The firm was recently ranked fifth by size in the Des Moines Business Record 2025 Book of Lists, published in January. The firm's Iowa practice has grown exponentially since its physical presence was established in February 2014, employing more than 70 full time employees in total.

Daly is an experienced and entrepreneurial-minded corporate attorney. He counsels clients ranging from startups, financial institutions, and well established multi-million-dollar companies in a variety of business needs including transactional and business law, finance, securities, sales and acquisitions of businesses, business contracts and general corporate governance. Prior to joining Fredrikson, Daly began his practice at two large national law firms in Chicago and then spent more than a decade at a prominent Iowa firm. There, he served in numerous leadership roles, including Co-Chair of the Startup and Innovators group, Chair of the Securities and Equity Finance group and a member of the firm’s recruiting committee.

Landon provides trusted guidance to individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations on a wide range of federal and state tax matters, including business transactions, deferred compensation, employee benefits, and estate and succession planning. He takes a collaborative approach to advising clients, focusing on becoming a trusted partner by deeply understanding both their near-term and long-term goals. With this insight, he develops tailored, business-minded and tax-efficient solutions that support ongoing growth and success. Whether navigating complex transactions or optimizing tax strategies, Landon ensures that each client’s unique needs are met with effective and practical solutions. With extensive experience representing ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) companies, Landon helps businesses implement and manage ESOP structures that provide significant tax benefits while supporting employee ownership and long-term sustainability. Additionally, he works closely with high-net-worth families and business owners, guiding them through sophisticated estate and succession planning strategies that protect their wealth, minimize taxes and ensure a smooth transition of assets across generations.

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. The firm’s 400+ attorneys are based in Minneapolis, with offices in Ames, Bismarck, Des Moines, Fargo, Madison, Mankato, St. Paul, Saltillo, Mexico, and Shanghai, China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.