EDUCATION
Creighton University,
B.A., International Studies, 2000
Summa Cum Laude
University of Nebraska College of Law,
Juris Doctor, 2003, With High Distinction
Order of the Coif
Order of the Barristers
Executive Editor, Nebraska Law Review
BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS
Illinois State Bar Association
2023 – Present
Chicago Bar Association
2023—Present
Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
2003 – Present
American Bar Association 2013 – Present
Nebraska, 2003
Illinois, 2023
United States District Court, District of Nebraska, 2003
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 2005
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
In re Adoption of Yasmin S., 308 Neb. 771, (2021) Landmark Nebraska Supreme Court decision permitting same-sex married persons to adopt.
Parker v. Thurston County, 654 Fed.Appx. 861 (8th Cir. July 21, 2016) Affirming trial court’s dismissal of multiple civil rights claim.
Phillips v. Pearson’s Painting, Inc., U.S. D. Ct.-D. Neb., 8:13CV211 (2013) Defense of FLSA claim; demand of $100,000+; judgment of less than $2,000.
Thomsen v. Alegent Health, U.S. D.Ct.-D. Neb., 8:08CV120 (2008) Favorable resolution of Americans with Disabilities Act claim.
Lashley v. Oestreich, U.S. D. Ct.-D. Neb., 8:08CV506 (2008) Favorable resolution of 4th Amendment (illegal arrest) claim.