Paula Dierenfeld is a member of the Governmental Affairs Department at Nyemaster Goode. Paula’s practice is concentrated in the areas of legislative representation, administrative law, and public utilities law.

Prior to joining the firm, Paula served for over 15 years in various positions in federal and state government. Paula has held positions as Staff Assistant to U.S. Senator Charles E. Grassley, Research Staff Director in the Iowa General Assembly, Legal Counsel to Iowa Governor Terry E. Branstad, and Member of the Iowa Utilities Board.

In addition to providing legislative representation for the Federation of Iowa Insurers, Paula also is currently serving as the organization’s Executive Director. Paula served two terms on the Johnston City Council and is currently in her second term as Johnston's mayor.

Paula received her B.A. degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1981 and her J.D. from Drake University in 1984.

PRACTICE AREAS
Government Affairs 
Alternative Energy, Renewable Fuels, and Public Utilities 

EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa (B.A., 1981)
Drake University (J.D., 1984)

BAR ADMISSIONS
Iowa, 1985

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mayor, City of Johnston, Iowa, 2009-present
Member, Johnston City Council, 2000-2008
Commissioner, Iowa Utilities Board, 1997-1999
Legal Counsel, Governor Terry E. Branstad, 1991-1997
Staff Assistant, Governor Terry E. Branstad, 1989-1991
Director, Senate Research Staff, Iowa General Assembly, 1986-1989
Staff Assistant, U.S. Senator Charles E. Grassley, 1984-1986