Catherine Lina Tanihu

Originally from the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, West Africa, Catherine Lina Tanihu earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Philosophy from the University of Ghana, Legon. She then earned her Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa, where she was recognized with the Public Service Certificate Award, Social Justice and Public Interest Lawyering Certificate, Cady Law Opportunity Fellowship, and Edwin Earle Ferguson Silver Award.

During law school, Catherine demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and advocacy. She served as a Student Attorney at the Drake Refugee Clinic and volunteered with the Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice and Nisaa Africa Family Services. In addition, she was Research Assistant to the Honorable Retired Romonda Belcher and held leadership positions as Secretary of Drake Law Women and University Representative for the Black Law Student Association.

Catherine is passionate about advocating for injury victims throughout Iowa. She brings a deep commitment to justice to every case, working tirelessly to help her clients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Court Admissions:

• Iowa

Activities and Affiliations:

• Iowa State Bar Association
• Iowa Association for Justice
• Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys
• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• Public Justice Impact Change