Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O.

Who does a general business attorney represent? In his recent contribution to the Young Lawyers Section of The Nebraska Lawyer, Corporate Associate Daniel McDowell explores this question. He clarifies that attorneys represent the organization, not its individual members or employees, and outlines the ethical principles governing client identity and interaction in Nebraska. Check out his insights and practical steps for ensuring clarity in attorney-client relationships here: https://lnkd.in/eAQ9pA-h

?? Northern lights and our young stars! ?? Last week, our Associates got a rare treat—an incredible display of the northern lights while attending our professional development retreat, KJ Academy, out in Ashland. ?? KJ Academy is all about helping our Associates in years 2-3 and 5-6 grow their skills, see the world through our clients' eyes, and strengthen their ability to become trusted advisors. Over two days, they explored topics like Gallup strengths-based leadership, business community involvement, personal finance, and effective communication and conflict resolution. They also heard directly from those we serve on a panel about the client mindset, gaining valuable perspectives on our partnership. A big thank-you to our fantastic lineup of speakers who made this experience so enriching. But it wasn’t all work! We kicked things off with dinner at Pasta Amore alongside our Shareholders. The next day, we enjoyed a delicious meal at Round the Bend Steakhouse and capped off the evening with dessert and wine at Cellar 426 Winery—just in time to catch the northern lights in all their glory! ??? Did you catch the light show too? Share your photos in the comments—we’d love to see them! ?? #KJAcademy #ProfessionalDevelopment #NorthernLights #ClientPartnership #LeadershipTraining #KJatWork

Reflecting on a great time recently spent at the University of Minnesota Law School! ?? From connecting with 1L students over happy hour to Shareholder and Recruiting Committee member Comi Sharif participating in a panel on The Diversity of Transactional Law, we enjoyed connecting with everyone. Thank you to all who attended—we look forward to the next opportunity!

Pie for everyone! ?? Our new fall associates served up some sweet treats this week to formally celebrate passing the bar. A tradition we never get tired of—and neither do our taste buds!

A Koley Jessen team led by corporate M&A attorneys Helmut Brugman, Chris Estwick, James Glover, and Salome Burdiladze advised Germany-based Viessmann Generations Group in its latest North American expansion through the acquisition of KPS Global from D Cubed Group. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqsfuBnV #mergersandacquisitions #acquisitions #corporatelaw #manufacturing #energyefficiency

Grateful for the opportunity to work with Maya Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and support their merger with Omaha Permaculture as pro bono counsel. This collaboration will strengthen environmental education and Indigenous-led regenerative agriculture here in Omaha. In addition to the merger, we also assisted with a strategic alignment between MEDC and Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim (now CMPI), aiming to coordinate their activities to best serve their respective missions. A special thanks to our team—Comi Sharif, Griffin Wonderlich, and Nicholas O'Brien—for their role in helping these organizations create synergy to maximize impact in our community!

As we enter the fourth quarter of 2024, employers should be mindful of the second phase of the U.S. Department of Labor's salary threshold increase under the FLSA. The first phase took effect on July 1, 2024, while the second is scheduled for January 1, 2025. However, ongoing legal challenges have put the implementation of the Final Rule under review, with a ruling anticipated before the new year. Despite this uncertainty, as we edge closer to the potential effective date of the second increase, now is the time to evaluate the impact of the Final Rule on your current personnel and wage structures. For more insights, read our latest Employment Newsflash: https://lnkd.in/gytzZMTC #employmentlaw #laborlaw #wageandhour #overtime #hr

Team spirit, both in and outside the office, makes us stronger! ?? So glad our IP team took the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors! ??

Koley Jessen is proud to have continued our partnership with Diversity Lab, achieving Mansfield Certification Plus for 2023–24! This marks our third certification and reflects our ongoing commitment to elevating inclusivity, access, and diversity in leadership within our firm and the legal profession. Together with Diversity Lab and the 360+ firms dedicated to this important initiative, we recognize the significant influence that leaders in law have in government, boardrooms, courtrooms, and beyond. By ensuring equitable opportunities for all lawyers to lead, we contribute to more inclusive decisions that benefit the entire workforce and society—and we’re committed to doing our part. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gvYCSR7K #Mansfield #MansfieldCertifiedPlus #LeadershipInLaw #DiversityLab #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion

Koley Jessen is excited to contribute to next week's Nebraska State Bar Association Annual Meeting! Our attorneys will participate in several seminars across various areas of law, sharing their insights on key legal topics, including: - Ag, Natural Resources, Environmental, & Energy Law (featuring Mike Linder) - Tax (featuring Jeff Schaffart and Nicholas Bjornson) - Banking and Bankruptcy (featuring Donald Swanson) - Health Law (featuring Joe Huigens) - Artificial Intelligence (featuring Maureen Fulton) Looking forward to insightful conversations with our peers in the legal community!