Overview
Rachel Yaggi is a litigator with federal trial experience who defends businesses in a wide range of industries, including banking and finance, telecommunications, insurance, retail, and agriculture. She frequently represents clients in disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, bad faith, negligence and fraud.
Insurance & Annuity Companies
In addition to defending insurance and annuity companies in state and federal courts throughout the nation, Rachel is experienced in large-scale tax-remediation settlements, filing interpleader actions, client asset recovery, lapse procedure claims, interpreting regulatory and statutory codes, and advising on day-to-day operational needs.
White Collar Defense & Government Investigations
In white collar cases, Rachel assists clients in responding to grand jury and other government investigations. Her practice has included cases involving false statements, wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud and False Claims Act allegations.
Related Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Iowa
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Education
Notre Dame Law School
J.D. cum laude, Notre Dame Journal of Law Ethics & Public Policy (managing senior editor) (2021)
Michigan State University
B.A. in Political Science Pre-Law, with high honors (2018)
Insights & Events
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
Pro bono is a core part of Rachel’s legal work. She is particularly passionate about assisting Afghan refugees in applying for temporary and permanent U.S. resident status.
Professional Associations
- Polk County Women Attorneys — Communications Chair
Civic Activities
- Girls On the Run of Central Iowa — Coach
- Notre Dame Law School — Advisory Council
Honors
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022