Lauer, Jeanne S.

René graduated with distinction from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1985. Prior to law school, Rene obtained his Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Dakota in 1979 and his Master's Degree in 1980. He is admitted to and actively handles lawsuits and trials in federal, state and workers' compensation courts in Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska. He is a member of the Iowa State, South Dakota State and Nebraska State Bar Associations.

Rene was a Captain in the United State Air Force and was a Judge Advocate from 1988-1993. He was stationed at Offutt AFB in Omaha, Nebraska; Williams AFB in Chandler, Arizona; Assistant Professor, Legal Studies Department, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and operation Southern Watch.

Rene was born in Westbury, New York. In his teens, he moved to South Dakota. He has been in Sioux City, Iowa, since 1993. Rene is active in local charities, serves as President of his local church, and serves on the Iowa Defense Counsel Association Board.