MaKayla J. Augustine - a Des Moines, Iowa (IA) Employment Law Lawyer

Des Moines Employment Law Lawyer

Updated: 06/09/2026

Areas of Practice

Employment Law
Workers’ Compensation
Personal Injury
Bad Faith

Attorney Information

Overview

MaKayla grew up in Sioux City, Iowa, and attended Morningside College. In 2017, she moved to Des Moines to pursue a law degree at Drake University. Soon after joining Spaulding & Shaull as a law clerk in early 2019, MaKayla knew this type of law suited her passions and interests.

MaKayla focuses her practice on workers’ compensation, personal injury, bad faith, and employment matters including discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. MaKayla is dedicated to fighting for her clients with integrity, using her voice to ensure her clients are heard, and achieving the best possible outcomes on their behalf.

Since 2017, MaKayla has made Des Moines her home. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her better half and family, golfing, exercising and traveling.

Education

Legal Education

Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, 2020
J.D.

Non Legal Education

Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, 2017
B.A.
Major: Political Science & Business Administration
Heelan High School

Current Employment Position(s)

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Bar Admissions

Iowa, 2020
U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 2021
U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 2021

Other Affiliations

Iowa State Bar Association
Iowa Association for Justice

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Contact

Des Moines, IA

2423 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312

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Phone Number: 515-620-3355

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Website: https://sslawplc.com/

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