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Biography

Ali is part of the firm’s litigation and trial practice team, where she represents clients in commercial and business litigation matters, including breach of contract, construction disputes, and civil rights violations.  Ali manages every phase of the litigation process, from initiating litigation, carrying out discovery and depositions, engaging in mediation, trial proceedings, and navigating the appellate process.

Ali is also a member of the firm’s labor and employment group where she advises clients on a variety of employment-related disputes.  She assists clients with employment and independent contractor agreements and ensures compliance with relevant federal, state, and local labor regulations.  She also offers counsel on recruitment, disciplinary actions, terminations, bias issues, harassment, reductions, retaliation, discrimination, and wage and hour disputes.  Ali defends corporate clients in litigation brought by employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and other state and federal employment regulations.

Representative Experience

• M.D. v. Smith, 778 F. Supp. 3d 1027 (D. Neb. 2025)
• Successfully defended multiple charges of discrimination before local, state and federal agencies resulting in No Reasonable Cause determinations.
• Successfully obtained a trial judgment on breach of contract claims regarding a construction dispute
• Obtained several favorable judgments and dismissals on summary judgment and on initial motions to dismiss.
• Assisted in obtaining favorable settlements for clients through the mediation process.

Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement

• Nebraska State Bar Association
• Omaha Bar Association
• Lauritzen Gardens Guild, Board Member