About Dixie
Dixie K. Hieb is a prominent partner at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP, located at 206 West 14th Street in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She became a member of the State Bar of South Dakota in 1994, starting a distinguished legal career. The firm specializes in various areas, including banking and financial services, corporate and business law, and e-commerce, internet, and technology law. Hieb’s extensive legal expertise is complemented by her solid educational background. In 1991, Hieb earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Stanford Law School, where she notably served as Executive Editor of the Stanford Law Review.
Prior to her legal education, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Dakota Wesleyan University in 1981. Further enhancing her qualifications, she completed a Master of Public Accountancy from the University of South Dakota in 1986. This robust educational foundation gave her a unique perspective on the intersection of law and finance. Hieb's practice primarily focuses on bank regulatory compliance, trust company formation, and operation. She provides comprehensive advice to clients regarding consumer disclosures related to credit cards, prepaid cards, student loans, and other closed-end loans, as well as deposit accounts. Her expertise extends to electronic banking and the electronic delivery of disclosures, ensuring that her clients comply with the latest regulations.
Additionally, she offers guidance on Community Reinvestment Act issues, helping financial institutions navigate complex compliance landscapes. Before joining Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith in 1995, Hieb worked as a Certified Public Accountant at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison. This experience in accounting has further enriched her understanding of financial regulations and compliance. Since 2018, she has served on the Governor’s Task Force on Trust Review and Reform, contributing her insights to important legislative discussions. Hieb has also received a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Peer Rating, evidence of her high professional achievement and ethical standards. Beyond her legal practice, Hieb is actively engaged in her community.
She serves as Chair of the Sioux Falls Board of Historic Preservation and is involved with the boards of Affordable Housing Solutions and the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum. Her philanthropic efforts extend to organizations such as Volunteers of America, Dakotas; Ronald McDonald House Charities; and the South Dakota Bankers Foundation. A dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church, Hieb balances her professional commitments with family life. She and her husband, Glen, are proud parents of four adult children and have six grandchildren, reflecting her deep ties to both her community and family.
