Britni A. Summers

Growing up in a small, family-owned business, Britni knows the importance of sound legal advice and strives to provide strategic and insightful guidance to clients.

Britni’s practice focuses on all aspects of labor and employment matters. She assists clients not only with addressing pressing legal concerns but in proactively examining policies and practices to minimize future issues and increase compliance with the laws applicable to the employee-employer relationship.

She has in-depth knowledge of state and federal labor and employment laws and experience representing employers in a wide variety of employment related matters including discharge and discrimination issues, contract and grievance administration, personnel policies and handbooks, affirmative action compliance, employee discipline, wage and hour issues, disability and reasonable accommodation, family and medical leave unemployment, employment contracts, severance and separation agreements, individual terminations, and reductions in force.

Britni clerked for the Honorable Roger L. Wollman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit after law school. She was also a law clerk for McGrath North during law school.

Outside of the office, Britni enjoys running, reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and children.

Education

University of South Dakota School of Law (J.D., Sterling Honors, 2018)
University of South Dakota (M.A., 2017)
Creighton University (B.A., 2007)

Admissions

Nebraska (2018: Sustaining Member)
Iowa (2020)
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (2019)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2022)

Events

07/29/2021

Labor, Employment and Immigration Law Under Biden: Where are We and Where are We Headed?

Webinar

COVID-19 Best Practices: Managing Your Workforce During The Pandemic

07.28.2020 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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06/13/2022
Employee Background Checks: Court Win For Employer Sheds Light On Background Check Laws
Background checks are a popular and useful tool for employers to gather information about prospective new employees—but they come with several legal strings attached. Employers need to know their legal obligations when performing background checks to ensure that they comply with several key laws and avoid costly litigation.

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03/03/2022
Nebraska Imposes COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption Requirements On Employers
A new Nebraska law, passed as Legislative Bill 906 and signed by Governor Pete Ricketts, requires Nebraska employers who mandate COVID-19 vaccinations to grant religious and medical exemptions to most applicants and employees seeking such exemptions.

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American Bar Association

Nebraska State Bar Association

Omaha Bar Association

Iowa State Bar Association

Law Clerk, Hon. Roger L. Wollman, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Managing Editor, South Dakota Law Review

Seven CALI Awards

Gavel Award – Outstanding Student by Faculty

University of South Dakota School of Law Trial Team

NALSA Moot Court

1st Place Award – South Dakota Law Review Write-on

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