Kenneth M Wentz

Practice Areas

Kenneth M. Wentz, III, is a principal and litigation manager in the Omaha, Nebraska, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is the litigation manager for the Rapid City, 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.

Career

Ken counsels and advocates for employers on a range of employment issues: drafting and enforcing non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements, compliance with state and federal employment laws, OFCCP compliance, and more.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

California Young Lawyer's Association

Nebraska State Bar Association

Omaha Bar Association

San Joaquin County Bar Association

San Joaquin County Barrister's Association