Elizabeth A. Z. Jorgenson
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Lisa advises clients with a variety of legal issues, including employment matters, adoption, estate planning, collections, and business entity formation. Lisa also advises employers on employment-related issues including employment discrimination claims, employment policies and practices, and employee discipline and termination. A certified mediator, Lisa mediates both civil and family law disputes, and is trained in Specialized Alternative Dispute Resolution. Lisa frequently speaks to businesses and professional organizations regarding employment issues, and to community groups about estate planning matters. |
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Admitted to Practice
Kansas, 2001
Nebraska, 2004
Education
Washington and Lee University, B.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1995
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, J.D., 2001; Woolsack Honor Society (top 15%), Articles Editor - Dickinson Law Review
Professional Memberships, Affiliations and Honors:
Nebraska Bar Association: Labor Relations and Employment Law, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law sections
Dawson County Bar Association, past-president 2008-2010
NSBA Leadership Academy 2009-2010
Nebraska Mediation Association
Selected Presentations and PublicationsForcing the Heir to Share: The Effect of Cash Inheritance on Child Support Obligations, 105 Dick L. Rev 289 (Winter 2000).
"Should you have a noncompete agreement with employees?" Kansas Employment Law Letter, Vol. 8, No. 10, 2002.
"FMLA - the year in review," Kansas Employment Law Letter, Vol. 9, No. 9, 2002.
"Not just talkin' turkey: Crass comments may constitute harassment," Kansas Employment Law Letter, Vol. 10, No. 8, 2003.
"FMLA Tips & Traps," Foulston Siefkin Employment Law Seminar, 2003.
"Estate Planning for Families," Mothers of Preschoolers, 2007.
"It's Not You, It's Us. No, Actually, It Is You. Employee Discipline & Termination," Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce Professional Development Seminar, 2012.
"Making Sound Business Decisions Without Inviting a Lawsuit," CCPRO Meeting, 2013.
Community InvolvementGothenburg Improvement Company, Member
Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce, Member, Board Member 2010-2013
United Methodist Church Nebraska Conference Response Team, Member
Gothenburg First United Methodist Church: Member, Middle School Youth Group Leader, Mission, Outreach & Evangelism and Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committees
Gothenburg Swim Team, Manager
Kansas, 2001
Nebraska, 2004
Education
Washington and Lee University, B.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1995
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, J.D., 2001; Woolsack Honor Society (top 15%), Articles Editor - Dickinson Law Review
Professional Memberships, Affiliations and Honors:
Nebraska Bar Association: Labor Relations and Employment Law, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law sections
Dawson County Bar Association, past-president 2008-2010
NSBA Leadership Academy 2009-2010
Nebraska Mediation Association
Selected Presentations and PublicationsForcing the Heir to Share: The Effect of Cash Inheritance on Child Support Obligations, 105 Dick L. Rev 289 (Winter 2000).
"Should you have a noncompete agreement with employees?" Kansas Employment Law Letter, Vol. 8, No. 10, 2002.
"FMLA - the year in review," Kansas Employment Law Letter, Vol. 9, No. 9, 2002.
"Not just talkin' turkey: Crass comments may constitute harassment," Kansas Employment Law Letter, Vol. 10, No. 8, 2003.
"FMLA Tips & Traps," Foulston Siefkin Employment Law Seminar, 2003.
"Estate Planning for Families," Mothers of Preschoolers, 2007.
"It's Not You, It's Us. No, Actually, It Is You. Employee Discipline & Termination," Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce Professional Development Seminar, 2012.
"Making Sound Business Decisions Without Inviting a Lawsuit," CCPRO Meeting, 2013.
Community InvolvementGothenburg Improvement Company, Member
Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce, Member, Board Member 2010-2013
United Methodist Church Nebraska Conference Response Team, Member
Gothenburg First United Methodist Church: Member, Middle School Youth Group Leader, Mission, Outreach & Evangelism and Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committees
Gothenburg Swim Team, Manager
