University of Nebraska College of Law

Buck Heim Elected Managing Partner of Kutak Rock's Omaha Regional Office

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Monday, April 3, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that Buck Heim has been elected regional managing partner of the firm's offices in Omaha, Minneapolis, Chicago and Philadelphia effective April 1.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that Buck Heim has been elected regional managing partner of the firm's offices in Omaha, Minneapolis, Chicago and Philadelphia effective April 1.
  • Mike Curry, outgoing managing partner for the Omaha Regional Office, noted, "Having known and worked with Buck for more than 25 years, I am confident that Buck's leadership and guidance will facilitate the continued growth and expansion of our local, regional and national practices.
  • Curry continued, "It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the Omaha Regional Office managing partner.
  • "We also want to thank Mike for his 15 years of dedication and exemplary service to Kutak Rock as Omaha Regional Managing Partner," said Petr.

Hims & Hers appoints first-ever Chief Pharmacy & Innovation Officer

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (Hims & Hers, NYSE: HIMS), the trusted consumer-first platform focused on providing modern personalized health and wellness experiences to consumers, today made a key leadership appointment, naming pharmacy industry veteran Dr. Scott Knoer, Pharm.D., MS, FASHP, as the companys first-ever Chief Pharmacy & Innovation Officer.

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  • Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (Hims & Hers, NYSE: HIMS), the trusted consumer-first platform focused on providing modern personalized health and wellness experiences to consumers, today made a key leadership appointment, naming pharmacy industry veteran Dr. Scott Knoer, Pharm.D., MS, FASHP, as the companys first-ever Chief Pharmacy & Innovation Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221205005225/en/
    Dr. Scott Knoer, Chief Pharmacy & Innovation Officer at Hims & Hers (Photo: Business Wire)
    In this role, Dr. Knoer will oversee pharmacy strategy and innovation efforts for Hims & Hers.
  • The addition of Dr. Knoer as Chief Pharmacy & Innovation Officer is the next step forward for our brand, our team and our solutions, said Andrew Dudum, Chief Executive Officer at Hims & Hers.
  • I am humbled by this opportunity to help define the future of modern healthcare and wellness, said Dr. Scott Knoer, Chief Pharmacy & Innovation Officer at Hims & Hers.

Sodoro Law Group Fosters New Talent

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

OMAHA, Neb., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Part of Managing Partner Patrick J. Sodoro's mission to build one of the strongest legal teams in the Midwest is to foster new talent in the Firm. Taylor Wemhoff, the most recent addition to the Sodoro Law Group team, embodies just that principle.

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  • Taylor Wemhoff, the most recent addition to the Sodoro Law Group team, embodies just that principle.
  • He has previous experience with federal labor law and regulatory compliance through his role with the Personnel Law Group Division of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of General Counsel.
  • Sodoro Law Group is a full-service law Firm answering to the legal needs of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota.
  • For more information, or to contact the team at Sodoro Law Group, go to sodorolaw.com or contact Kelsey Sievers at [email protected] or (402) 504-9346.

Ameritas announces newly elected officers

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Friday, March 25, 2022

LINCOLN, Neb., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ameritas President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ameritas President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.
  • Ameritas President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Lester announces officer elections.
  • Ameritas is a marketing name for Ameritas Mutual Holding Company and its affiliated subsidiary companies, including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York.
  • Securities offered through affiliate Ameritas Investment Company LLC., member FINRA/SIPC, and investment advisory services offered through affiliate Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC.

Commercial and Labor & Employment Trial Lawyer Christopher Banks Joins Crowell & Moring

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Banks joins Crowell & Moring's San Francisco office as a partner in its Litigation and Labor & Employment groups, bringing more than two decades of experience litigating commercial and labor and employment matters, including employee mobility and trade secret misappropriation disputes.

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  • Banks joins Crowell & Moring's San Francisco office as a partner in its Litigation and Labor & Employment groups, bringing more than two decades of experience litigating commercial and labor and employment matters, including employee mobility and trade secret misappropriation disputes.
  • "Chris' broad commercial and employment litigation experience will provide great benefit to clients, particularly on the West Coast."
  • "Chris brings a valuable blend of commercial litigation and labor and employment experience that strengthens our existing capabilities," said Jennifer Romano , co-chair of Crowell & Moring's Litigation Group.
  • Crowell offers an ideal platform to grow my practice with its collaborative culture and top-notch Litigation and Labor & Employment groups," said Banks.

RQD* Names Veteran Compliance Executive Lisa Bridgeford as Chief Compliance Officer

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

New York, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RQD* Clearing, a next-generation correspondent clearing provider, today announced it has expanded its executive leadership team with the addition of Lisa Bridgeford as Chief Compliance Officer.

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  • New York, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RQD* Clearing, a next-generation correspondent clearing provider, today announced it has expanded its executive leadership team with the addition of Lisa Bridgeford as Chief Compliance Officer.
  • Bridgeford comes to RQD with more than 20 years of experience in the securities industry, most recently as chief compliance officer for Axos Clearing LLC, where she was responsible for directing the firms compliance operations.
  • In her role as Chief Compliance Officer, Lisa will utilize her expertise in clearing, prime brokerage, compliance technology and surveillance protocols to manage all aspects of RQDs compliance program.
  • My primary focus as Chief Compliance Officer is to provide regulatory and risk management guidance that will contribute to the firms overall success as RQD continues to provide advanced clearing, custody and execution solutions built for the modern markets, said Lisa Bridgeford Chief Compliance Officer of RQD.

Ameritas announces newly elected officers

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Thursday, December 30, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ameritas President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ameritas President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.
  • Shannon Berry was elected vice president, wealth management and investment operations, with an effective date of Oct. 31.
  • Ameritas is a marketing name for Ameritas Mutual Holding Company and its affiliated subsidiary companies, including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York.
  • Securities offered through affiliate Ameritas Investment Company LLC., member FINRA/SIPC and investment advisory services offered through the business name of Ameritas Advisory Services.

Michael J. Wempe, MD, SC, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, August 30, 2021

With 35 years in practice, Michael J. Wempe, MD, SC is an experienced doctor specializing in the field of Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management.

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  • With 35 years in practice, Michael J. Wempe, MD, SC is an experienced doctor specializing in the field of Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management.
  • Specialties include cancer care, women's health, heart and vascular care, transplants, urgent care, and primary care.
  • In 1985, Dr. Wempe completed an internship and a residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
  • Dr. Wempe has been recognized and awarded for his professional accomplishments with profile features on issuewire.com and yorkpedia.com.

Sodoro + Mooney + Lenaghan Strengthens Its Workers' Compensation Capabilities with New Hire

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Friday, August 27, 2021

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sodoro + Mooney + Lenaghan continues to build its insurance defense expertise and experience by hiring attorney Kalli P. Gloudemans.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sodoro + Mooney + Lenaghan continues to build its insurance defense expertise and experience by hiring attorney Kalli P. Gloudemans.
  • Born and raised in Wisconsin, Gloudemans received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where she graduated magna cum laude.
  • Sodoro + Mooney + Lenaghan is a full-service law firm answering to the legal needs of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota.
  • For more information, or to contact the team at Sodoro + Mooney + Lenaghan, go to smllawoffice.com or email Kelsey Sievers at [email protected] or (402) 504-9346.