Woods Aitken is pleased to welcome attorneys Amanda JoLee and Amanda V. Landaverde to its Omaha and Lincoln offices.
Amanda JoLee has joined the firm’s Omaha office as a member of the labor and employment group. Amanda is a litigator who works with clients in the commercial, construction, and labor and employment practice areas. She represents clients in litigation at the state, federal, and appellate court levels, handling matters from initial investigation and case strategy through motions, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appeal. Her labor and employment practice focuses on advising employers on workplace policies, training programs, and internal procedures that protect both the business and its workforce. With business objectives always in view, she provides preventative counseling to help clients develop these policies proactively. When litigation is unavoidable, Amanda represents clients in state and federal court proceedings and before administrative agencies on discrimination and harassment claims. On the commercial side, she guides clients through complex business disputes, aligning litigation strategy around each client's broader business goals. Amanda earned her J.D. with high distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law.
Amanda Landaverde has joined the firm’s Lincoln office as a member of the litigation group. She concentrates her practice in the areas of construction law, commercial litigation, and representing plaintiffs in personal injury disputes. Amanda combines a strong work ethic with an unwavering commitment to her clients' interests. As part of her unique practice, she represents general contractors and subcontractors on a variety of construction-related matters, and advocates for clients navigating personal injury claims during some of life's most difficult moments. She earned her J.D. with highest distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law and was named to the Order of the Coif. During law school, Amanda clerked at Woods Aitken for two years, served as a judicial extern to U.S. District Judge John M. Gerrard, was articles editor of the Nebraska Law Review, and served as president of the Federal Bar Association student chapter. After graduation, she served as a federal judicial clerk to U.S. District Judge Susan M. Bazis.