Jarrod leverages his prior experience as in-house counsel for one of Wisconsin’s largest nonprofit health insurers to counsel insurers and nonprofits on key corporate and regulatory issues. He also advises clients on starting charitable foundations and other tax-exempt organizations. He works with his partner, Todd Martin, to advise insurance companies on corporate transactions including formation, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, and dissolution.

In addition, Jarrod assists with matters involving state and federal insurance compliance and regulatory issues, advocates for clients with state and federal agencies, and provides support for legislative advocacy efforts.

Prior to joining Pierson Ferdinand LLP, Jarrod was in-house counsel for Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative and served as the chairperson of its charitable foundation. Jarrod has also held roles in legal departments of large midwestern hospitals and health systems. Prior to his legal work, Jarrod was the Executive Director of the Red Cross of Western North Dakota.

Jarrod earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law, and his bachelor’s degree in political science from the American University School of Public Affairs.