Leif Olson

Leif Olson has a diverse work experience in the legal field. Leif started their career as a Law Clerk to Judge Lynn N. Hughes at the U.S. District Court from 2001 to 2003. After that, they worked as an Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright from 2003 to 2005. Leif then served as an Associate at Dobrowski Larkin & Johnson LLP in 2006. In 2007, they held the position of Attorney at Hogan Lovells and Counsel at Welsh LeBlanc LLP. From 2013 until 2019, they were a Founding Member at The Olson Firm PLLC. Following that, they worked as a Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Labor from 2019 to 2021. Leif Olson then joined the Texas Attorney General's office and held various positions including Special Counsel for Special Litigation from 2021 to 2022, Special Counsel for General Litigation from 2022 to 2023, and Chief, Special Litigation Division from 2023 to present. Additionally, Leif Olson is set to become the Chief Deputy Attorney General at the Office of the Attorney General of Iowa in 2023.

Leif Olson attended Trinity University from 1994 to 1998, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Following this, they enrolled at the University of Chicago Law School from 1998 to 2001, earning their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Leif Olson has also pursued additional certification in Civil Appellate Law, although the specific time of obtaining this certification is not provided.