Caitlin L. Slessor, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, a full-service Iowa law firm established in 1854, serves clients throughout the region drawing on 168 years of expertise. Senior Vice President Caitlin L. Slessor specializes in complex family law and litigation, including high net-worth divorces, business division matters, and custody disputes, with formal training in mediation and collaborative law.

About

Caitlin L. Slessor is an attorney and senior vice president at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, a full-service law firm established in 1854 and recognized as one of Iowa's largest legal practices. Based in Cedar Rapids, the firm serves clients throughout Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond, drawing on more than 168 years of accumulated expertise.

Slessor's practice concentrates on litigation and family law, with particular depth in complex marital dissolution matters. She handles high net-worth divorces and cases involving intricate business division issues, bringing specialized knowledge in business valuation and asset identification. Her litigation toolbox includes mediation and collaborative law approaches—both areas in which she holds formal training and credentials as a mediator and Collaborative Law Attorney. She also represents clients in child custody and support modification matters, appeals to the Iowa Court of Appeals and Iowa Supreme Court, and juvenile court proceedings including children in need of assistance actions, termination of parental rights cases, and adoptions. Beyond contentious matters, she assists families with premarital agreements.

Slessor's professional standing reflects deep engagement with the legal community and pro bono work. She serves on the firm's Board of Directors, holds membership in the International Association of Collaborative Practitioners, and has held significant roles including former Governor on the Iowa State Bar Association Board of Governors and former member of the Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee. She was recognized by the Iowa Supreme Court for pro bono service and received the Waypoint Women of Achievement Award in 2018. Her scholarly interests extend to family law and justice issues; she authored "The Right To Choose In Childbirth: Regulation of Midwifery in Iowa" and contributed to the Journal of Gender, Race and Justice.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications and Political Science from the University of Iowa and completed internships with the Des Moines County and Johnson County Prosecuting Offices between 2002 and 2005.

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll emphasizes long-term client relationships, with many spanning generations. The firm's approach combines relationship-focused service with collaborative cross-discipline mentality, engaging in detailed analysis of complex legal issues to help clients develop effective strategies. The firm maintains active community involvement and has built its reputation on professionalism, integrity, and dedication to clients and community alike.

Overview compiled from the firm's website