Leif Olson | |
|---|---|
| United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa | |
| Assumed office October 20, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Trinity University (BA University of Chicago Law School (JD) |
Leif Olson is an American lawyer serving as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa since 2025.
Olson received his bachelor's degree from Trinity University and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School. [1]
Olson served as a law clerk to United States District Judge Lynn N. Hughes before entering private practice. He is a member of the Federalist Society. [2]
On May 6,2025,Olson was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa. [3] He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 7,2025,and sworn into office on October 20,2025. [4] [5]