Sophie Wanek

Ms. Wanek is a second-generation lawyer born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. Her practice focuses on family law and juvenile matters. Ms. Wanek represents individuals and families in divorce proceedings, custody matters, child support hearings, and appeals, providing compassionate and strategic advocacy during life’s most challenging transitions. She also has participated as a Guardian ad Litem and Child and Family Reporter in cases, advocating for the best interests of the child as well as providing recommendations to the Court on custody and visitation. In addition to her practice in family law, Ms. Wanek has advised business owners on entity formation and contract matters, assisted clients in estate planning and probate, and second-chaired civil litigation matters including claims for breach of contract, unjust enrichment and fraud. She earned her J.D. from Drake University Law School, where she served as an editor of the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law, a student ambassador, and president of Drake Law Women. While in law school, Ms. Wanek gained valuable experience as a student attorney with the Drake Elder Law Clinic, assisting Central Iowans with probate matters. She also clerked for the Honorable Judge Block in Polk County Probate Court.