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Kenneth M. Wentz

(Ken)
Office Managing Principal
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Kenneth M. Wentz, III, is office managing principal of the Omaha, Nebraska, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is also the litigation manager of the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, office. He concentrates exclusively on the representation of management in litigation and the resolution of employment disputes.

Ken serves as an advocate for employers in federal and state courts throughout the Midwest and California, prevailing on numerous motions to dismiss and obtaining summary judgments to gain victory and avoid the expense of trial where possible. Ken also represents employers in alternative dispute resolution and on appeal. In addition, Ken aggressively defends companies against class action lawsuits, which has led to favorable settlements in California and Iowa, and the defeat of class certification in a complex ERISA action. Ken defends OSHA claims and charges of discrimination before state and federal administrative agencies.

In addition to his litigation practice, Ken counsels and advocates for employers on a range of employment issues, such as drafting and enforcing non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements, compliance with state and federal employment laws, OFCCP compliance, and responding to civil subpoenas and investigative demands.

Honors and Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America©, "Litigation - Labor and Employment" (2019-present)
  • Chambers USA, “Labor & Employment” (2022-present)
  • Great Plains Super Lawyers®, "Super Lawyers" (2013-present)

Published Works

  • "Facts, Laws, & Videotape," Across the Bar XXI.5 (2004) [Co-Author]

Credentials

Education
Creighton University School of Law
J.D.

cum laude

University of California, Riverside
B.A.

cum laude

Admitted to Practice
8th Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit Court of Appeals
California - E.D. Cal.
California - N.D. Cal.
Iowa - N.D. Iowa
Iowa - S.D. Iowa
Nebraska - D. Neb.
Tennessee - W.D. Tenn.
California
Iowa
Nebraska
Professional Associations and Activities
American Bar Association
California Young Lawyers Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
Omaha Bar Association
San Joaquin County Bar Association
San Joaquin County Barrister's Association

Creighton University School of Law
J.D.

cum laude

University of California, Riverside
B.A.

cum laude

8th Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit Court of Appeals
California - E.D. Cal.
California - N.D. Cal.
Iowa - N.D. Iowa
Iowa - S.D. Iowa
Nebraska - D. Neb.
Tennessee - W.D. Tenn.
California
Iowa
Nebraska

American Bar Association
California Young Lawyers Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
Omaha Bar Association
San Joaquin County Bar Association
San Joaquin County Barrister's Association

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