Ryan J. Hiepler

Biography

Ryan Hiepler is a distinguished attorney with a track record of impactful contributions to the legal field. Throughout his career, Ryan has demonstrated exceptional legal acumen and a dedication to advocating for his clients’ rights. His experience spans a diverse array of practice areas, from complex litigation, constitutional law, and personal injury representation. At Hiepler & Hiepler, Ryan has aided in the firm’s clients receiving settlements and awards in cumulative excess of $27.7 million.

Ryan is a graduate of Liberty University, where he studied Business and Managerial Economics while competing at the highest level as a Division I basketball player. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, where he served as symposium editor for Pepperdine’s Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship and the Law, and clerked for both the Pepperdine Caruso Religious Liberty Clinic and the Supreme Court of Rwanda.

Following law school, he accepted a prestigious judicial clerkship with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas under the mentorship of the Honorable Judge Pittman. During his clerkship, Ryan solidified his reputation as a top-tier legal writer and played a pivotal role in drafting published opinions on a wide range of legal matters.

In addition to his strength as a litigation attorney, Ryan has served as Executive Director of Name, Image, and Likeness for Liberty University basketball; and he currently serves as the first General Manager of Name, Image, and Likeness for Pepperdine University Athletics. As a seasoned litigator, Ryan draws upon his background as an athlete and his nearly 10 years of experience at Hiepler & Hiepler to approach legal challenges with a strategic mindset and a drive to achieve optimal outcomes. Whether advocating for individuals, businesses, or organizations, Ryan brings a unique blend of wisdom, tenacity, creativity, and dedication to every case he handles.

Ryan and his wife Emily have one daughter, Goldie.