Juris Doctor, with distinction, University of Nebraska College of Law, 2008 Bachelor of Journalism, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2004
Social/Volunteer Organizations
Nebraska State Bar Association, Labor Relations and Employment Law Section, Executive Committee memberNebraska State Bar AssociationIowa State Bar AssociationLincoln Bar AssociationRobert Van Pelt American Inn of Court, alumni memberNebraska Defense Counsel AssociationDefense Research InstituteProfessional Liability Defense Federation
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Ms. Gerdes is a trial attorney and chair of the firm’s employment practice group. She assists clients in navigating complex issues to manage risk and achieve their goals to avoid claims, throughout discovery, in settlement, and during trial if necessary. With a foundation in insurance defense litigation, she represents individuals, political subdivisions, business clients, and professionals in employment, professional malpractice, municipalpolitical subdivision litigation, premises liability, and other tort claims.
The mission of the Professional Liability Defense Federation is to enhance the stature and effectiveness of professional liability defense professionals through education, training and the exchange of information.