Manuel A. Cornell
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Manuel A. Cornell

Associate
cornell.manuel@dorsey.com

Overview

MANUEL REPRESENTS CLIENTS IN COMPLEX BUSINESS LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION.

Manuel has experience in state and federal court and international arbitrations. He works with clients ranging from Iowa cities and counties, hospital systems, healthcare providers, nursing homes, construction and agricultural companies, and Latin-American countries.

Manuel is fluent in English and Spanish.

He also dedicates time to pro bono publico, volunteering on different boards, and promoting and implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

Education & Admissions

Drake University Law School (J.D., 2018), With Honors

Simpson College (B.A., Marketing / International Management, 2011), cum laude

Admissions

  • Iowa
  • Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

Languages

  • English and Spanish

Industries & Practices

  • Appellate
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Electronic Discovery
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Healthcare Litigation
  • Labor & Employment
  • Products Liability
  • Public-Private Partnerships

Professional & Civic

Community Involvement

  • Member of the Board of Directors for Orchard Place in Des Moines, Iowa
  • PILA (Association of Iowa Latinx Professionals) - Board of Advisors Member

Accolades

  • Named "Des Moines Ones to Watch" in Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers®, 2021-2024

          Contributed 100+ Pro Bono Hours in 2021 Contributed 100+ Pro Bono Hours in 2020

  • Contributed more than 50 Challenge pro bono hours, 2022
  • Contributed more than 100 Challenge pro bono hours, 2020-2021

Diversity Inclusion Recognition 2023 Diversity & Inclusion 50+ Hours 2021

  • Contributed more than 50 Diversity hours, 2021, 2023
  • Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Team Award (Dr. Conaway Disability Rights Team), 2021
Manuel A. Cornell