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I represent workers who have experienced workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or other violations of employment law. I frequently publish and present on issues related to technology law and ethics. I am available to handle or consult on cases involving algorithmic bias and other forms of technology-based employment discrimination. Fiedler Law.

Omaha, NE, US

• I taught basic and advanced business law courses to business students. My courses focused on laws that affect managerial action. A key element of my classes was exploring the legal and ethical issues involved in big.
• Revamped the Teaching of Business Law (LAW 301) to provide a much more well-rounded legal curriculum.
• Developed an undergraduate Negotiation curriculum, which has been very well received.
• Published "Janus and the Future of Collective Bargaining: Rhetorically Predicting a First Amendment Right to Negotiation," 11 Wm. & Mary Bus. L. Rev. 609 (2020).
• Received Best Paper Award at 2020 MALSB Annual Conference for "Let Them All Eat Cake: Rhetorically Mapping Religious Freedom, LGBTQIA Discrimination, and The First Amendment After Janus and Masterpiece."
• Named a Finalist for Heider Faculty Member of the Year.

Omaha, NE, US

New York, NY, US

I led teams of students, lawyers, and teachers who created a national curricular pilot for high school civics classes on algorithmic discrimination in employment, education, and criminal justice.

Omaha, Nebraska, US

• I provided corporate legal services and counsel to the company, served as counsel to senior leadership, and structured and executed all aspects of the company’s relationship with vendors, clients, and regulatory.
• Revised the company's terms and conditions, which apply to tens of thousands of contracts
• Revised the Employee Handbook and numerous related employment policies
• Drafted new HR forms to document onboarding, disciplinary processes, and performance improvement plans
• Successfully resolved several insurance claims
• Managed vendor relationships and negotiated more favorable contracts

Omaha, Nebraska, US

I provided legal counsel to a variety of tribes and tribal entities. I handled all types of state and federal litigation, including administrative hearings, settlement conferences, trials, and appellate matters. I also advised tribes and tribal entities, officers, and employees on a wide range of legal, business, financial, legislative, and corporate.

• I provided legal counsel to the 81 Nebraska counties and 14 related agencies that comprise NRMA’s membership. I handled all manner of state and federal litigation, including administrative hearings, settlement.
• Frenchman Valley Coop. v. County of Deuel, Nebraska, District Court of Deuel County, CI 18-21 (obtained dismissal);
• Haller, et al. v. County of Dundy, Nebraska, U.S. District Court for Nebraska, 4:19-cv-3028 (obtained dismissal of federal claims), District Court of Dundy County, CI 19-4 (obtained dismissal of remaining state claims);
• Hornback v. Roger & Edith Loock & County of Boyd, Nebraska, District Court of Boyd County, CI 18-7 (obtained settlement on favorable terms);
• Estate of Jackson Potadle v. County of Washington, Nebraska, District Court of Washington County, Nebraska, CI 19-45 (took case to trial, won, case was dismissed);
• Withrow v. United States of America, et al., U.S. District Court for Nebraska, 8:18:CV469 (case dismissed), appeal to 8th Cir. Ct. of Appeals as 19-1818 (summary disposition granted);

Lincoln, NE, US

I served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division. I led investigations and then brought litigation or other enforcement actions against individuals or entities accused of violating the Nebraska Consumer Protection Act, the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, the Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation Act, or who had engaged in.

Omaha, Nebraska, US

• Courses Taught:
• Negotiation, Law 410
• Alternative Dispute Resolution, LAW 310For the Negotiation course, I developed and refined a curriculum designed to teach the theoretical and practical aspects of negotiation. I used readings, classroom discussions.

My practice involved managing complex litigation and handling trials and appeals in both state and federal courts. I drafted and reviewed all manner of contracts. I also advised corporate clients on employment and labor issues, risk management, liability, corporate governance, and other legal matters. Representative clients included Liberty Mutual.

Bellevue, NE, US

I served as an adjunct professor at Bellevue University, teaching courses in the Kirkpatrick Signature Series, which involves aspects of law, history and philosophy. This role involved teaching both traditional and online courses.

My practice was focused on the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury and employment law, and the mediation and litigation of those types of claims. I worked with the NEOC and EEOC on employment discrimination claims, which often wound up being litigated in federal court. I wrote briefs, researched legal issues, worked with clients, made court.

I wrote trial and appellate briefs, researched a variety of complex legal issues, met with clients, and handled a variety of hearings, trials, and negotiations. I was tasked with drafting briefs related to summary judgment motions. I also drafted and reviewed commercial contracts and insurance policies.

San Jose, CA, US

I analyzed transactions and accounts to find and prevent fraudulent transactions. This role required the ability to quickly evaluate the legitimacy of transactions occurring in real time. Once I identified a fraudulent transaction, I then scanned the system for similar transactions and more widespread patterns. I also worked with banks, financial.

Omaha, Nebraska, US

I worked to help customers find suitable banking products and services that met their needs. I helped to train new personal bankers. I also developed a marketing plan directed toward college students, which the bank did not have at the time.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Organizational Leadership, Finance, Economics, And Management

Master Of Science (Ms), Negotiation And Dispute Resolution

Juris Doctorate (Jd), Law

Bachelor Of Arts, Liberal Arts

Business Administration