Employment, Labor and Benefits

We provide employment counseling and litigation services to a wide range of industries, businesses and organizations. Our clients include private and public sector employers who are diverse in size and needs.

What We Do

Our employment and labor law attorneys provide a comprehensive range of services including advice and counsel, training, and litigation of claims before administrative agencies and state and federal courts. Our employment team assists clients with a proactive approach to workplace matters by providing proper planning, management training, development of effective policies and practices, and audits that expose potential issues and shape appropriate responses. The team's "First Friday Webinar" series has received regional recognition and is just one tool we employ to keep clients abreast of the changing legal landscape. When necessary we aggressively pursue and defend litigation, including lawsuits involving noncompetes and nonsolicitation agreements. Our labor team advises employers on organizing drives, defends unfair labor practice charges and represent employers in arbitrations and collective bargaining. Regardless of the matter or issue, we find the way.

What We Do

Our employment and labor law attorneys provide a comprehensive range of services including advice and counsel, training, and litigation of claims before administrative agencies and state and federal courts. Our employment team assists clients with a proactive approach to workplace matters by providing proper planning, management training, development of effective policies and practices, and audits that expose potential issues and shape appropriate responses. The team's "First Friday Webinar" series has received regional recognition and is just one tool we employ to keep clients abreast of the changing legal landscape. When necessary we aggressively pursue and defend litigation, including lawsuits involving noncompetes and nonsolicitation agreements. Our labor team advises employers on organizing drives, defends unfair labor practice charges and represent employers in arbitrations and collective bargaining. Regardless of the matter or issue, we find the way.

Affiliated Industries

Agriculture
Automotive
Construction
Energy & Utilities
Financial Services
Government
Health Care
Manufacturing
Nonprofits
Professional Services
Restaurants, Retail & Hospitality
Technology
Transportation

Affiliated Attorneys

Julie Schumacher

Employment, Labor and Benefits

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Litigation

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Tara Paulson

Employment, Labor and Benefits

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Litigation

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Internal Investigations

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Adam Kost

Litigation

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Staff

Brent Smoyer

Lobbyist

As Assistant Director of Government Relations, Brent advocates on behalf of clients at the Nebraska Legislature and state administrative bodies. He has forged solid relationships with Senators, officials in the Executive branch, and other government affairs specialists that enable him to work through political minefields to effectively advocate for our clients’ interests. Every day he meets with elected officials and their staff to help them understand not only our clients’ needs, but their businesses and the important role they play in Nebraska’s economy and communities. He reviews legislation, negotiates with other companies and interest groups, and assists Andy Pollock in developing strategies to advance policies that promote our clients’ interests.

Affiliated Practice Areas

Our Service to You

If you are interested in contacting one of our professionals, you may do so directly through the contact information contained in our team biographies.

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