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In honor of Women's History Month, this week we’re excited to feature Mary Grove, Managing Partner at Bread and Butter Ventures out of Minneapolis, MN. Below, she shares what excites her about working in venture capital. How awesome and inspiring to see Mary’s enthusiasm for tech investing, building long-term relationships, and shaping the future all align, fueling her success and sparking her drive every day! We’re grateful to work with strong leaders like Mary, who not only excel in business but also demonstrate a steadfast commitment to leaving a lasting positive impact on the next generation. Stay tuned for more features of just a few of the amazing women in our network this month!

Next week, Mike Linder joins the Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group (IERG) and REGFORM, Regulatory Environmental Group for Missouri as a panelist to discuss the evolving environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulatory landscape under the new administration. A strong lineup of speakers to check out if you’re looking to stay informed on the latest trends. Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/gYEwYd5T

Several bills in the Nebraska Legislature propose changes to the medical marijuana and paid sick time laws approved by voters in November. While nothing is final yet, employers should stay informed as these bills move forward. Read more in our latest Employment Newsflash: https://lnkd.in/gWZ4pkyS

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day, and we’re excited to celebrate the talent, leadership, and impact of the amazing women making a difference in our office every day—and those around the world! Happy IWD from our KJ Women’s Forum! #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025

Our M&A team, led by attorneys Josh Norton, Comi Sharif, Emily Bodfield, and Salome Burdiladze, advised Omaha-based gWorks, a leading SaaS provider for local governments, on its acquisition of BBI, Inc. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gp4CcwpM #mergersandacquisitions #acquisitions #saas #govtech #kjatwork

In honor of Women's History Month, we’re excited to kick off our client feature series with Kelly Mann, CPA, Co-Founder and CEO at AuditMiner. When asked about a challenge she’s overcome as a female leader, Kelly shared her powerful perspective on turning perceived weaknesses into strengths. Her journey serves as a great reminder that finding the right environment and embracing your authentic leadership style can help you truly thrive. We’re proud to spotlight a few of the amazing women in our network this month. Stay tuned for more!

Happy Women's History Month! ???At Koley Jessen, we have an incredible group of women on our team—and we’re fortunate to work with many more. In addition to a firm-wide drive benefitting Access Period throughout March, we’re equally excited to share client features this month spotlighting just a few of the amazing women in our network. Stay tuned for their insights on success, inspiration, challenges, and advice for business and leadership.?#WomensHistoryMonth

Last year, our M&A team proudly advised UpSwell on not one, but two transactions, including their recently announced acquisition of Taradel. The deal was guided by attorneys Helmut Brugman, Taylor Cammack, and James Glover. We’re excited to see UpSwell continue to grow! Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6KyrVaV #mergersandacquisitions #acquisitions #kjatwork #directmail #marketingandadvertising

Proud to share that two of our M&A team's transactions and Shareholder Tina Struck were recognized at the 16th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards earlier this month! ?? Manufacturing Deal of the Year: Garner Industries sale to Shoreview. ?? Food & Beverage Deal of the Year: McCarthy Capital investment in Omaha Steaks. ?? Rising Star Dealmaker Award: Congrats to Tina for her outstanding contributions to the M&A field! We’re grateful to be trusted with these transformative moments for businesses and honored to be recognized in the M&A community! ??https://lnkd.in/gjNkwqYG #kjatwork

Excited to welcome Creighton University School of Law students to our office this week for an engaging evening of networking! Check out the event details below to join us.