Profiles

Omaha Bar Association Life Time Achievement Award

Published by josie@omahadail... on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 7:54am

The Omaha Bar Association announced that Mike Mullin has been awarded the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. The prestigious award was initiated at the 2001 Law Day and is only given to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the legal profession.

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Jay Jackson Says It’s Time To Talk To Each Other – In A Decent Way

Published by josie@omahadail... on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 7:51am

Why can’t Americans more often talk to each other in a nice way?

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From Street Dances To Shootouts: The Colorful Past Of Sheelytown

Published by josie@omahadail... on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 7:49am

Ameilia Rosser runs Sheelytown Market pictured above. Rosser is hopeful that Sheelytown is getting the revitalization it needs.
(Courtesy of Amelia Rosser)

On a beautiful spring evening, Amelia Rosser, the owner of Sheelytown Market sat at the counter telling me the history of Sheelytown. The door was propped open, and we were surrounded by a charming display of plants and art that are available in the store. It’s the type of place you might expect to see in a walkable downtown area, and not off a busy 4 lane street – an unexpected oasis.

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Law Day History Brief

Published by josie@omahadail... on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 7:46am

We have been celebrating Law Day on May 1st for over sixty (60) years, and it is important to remember how the day was started in the first place.

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Uncovering The History Of The Urban League Of Nebraska: A Unique Approach To Civil Rights Advocacy

Published by josie@omahadail... on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 12:27pm

The Urban League of Nebraska is located in this building at 3040 Lake Street.
(Courtesy of Urban League of Nebraska)

If you’ve heard of the Urban League of Nebraska, but you’re not sure what they do, exactly, you’re not alone. CEO Wayne Brown, self-proclaimed reformed lawyer that graduated from Creighton Law in 2009, is often asked to speak at events on behalf of the organization. He finds that when he’s in rooms, there are often two audiences. People who have a deep history with the League and know all about it…and those who never have heard of it.

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Valley Celebrates Importances Of Trees To Community

Published by josie@omahadail... on Mon, 05/01/2023 - 9:01am

DC West Community Schools fourth graders join with city and school staff to celebrate Arbor Day in Valley on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Trees provide the roots that help communities thrive.

Neighborhoods with trees are several degrees cooler in the summer heat, and their shade and protection from winter winds help reduce energy costs by up to 25%, according to the Arbor Day Foundation.

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Nebraska Dyslexia Association: Detangling The World Of Words

Published by josie@omahadail... on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 7:08am

The Nebraska Dyslexia Association (NDA) works to advocate for individuals with dyslexia and ensure they have effective multi-sensory learning, as well as ensure education for professionals to provide adequate support. Originally part of the International Dyslexia Association starting in 1981, the NDA split off into its own organization in 2011.

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Understanding, Advocating During Autism Awareness Month

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 5:00am

Autism Action Partnership and Munroe-Meyer Institute for World Autism Day hosted an event to celebrate World Autism Day on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront to bring awareness and educate about the autism spectrum. (Courtesy of Debra S. Kaplan)

April is Autism Awareness Month, and organizations across the country are hosting events to bring awareness and educate about the autism spectrum. Autism Action is one such organization.

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MILESTONES: Dvorak Law Group Welcomes Michael J. King

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 1:00am

Dvorak Law Group, LLC is pleased to welcome Michael J. King to the firm’s Corporate and M&A practice groups. King brings over 30 years of experience, having most recently served as the Chief Legal Officer – North America, for Corporate Travel Management (CTM), the world’s fifth largest corporate travel management company. Prior to his tenure at CTM, King was the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Travel and Transport, Inc.

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Outlook Nebraska Enriching The Lives Of Eastern Nebraskans

Published by josie@omahadail... on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 8:28am

Outlook Nebraska was founded in the early 2000s with its initial entity that supplies janitorial paper products and primarily employs blind and low vision people. Twenty-years later, it’s the largest AbilityOne facility in a seven-state region.