Overview
Prior Experience
Joe served as a clerk for Chief Judge Scott Skavdahl of the U.S. District court for the District of Wyoming, where he assisted with hearings and civil and criminal trials.
During law school, Joe was a senior certified student prosecutor with the Nebraska Law Criminal Clinic, where he negotiated plea agreements and appeared in court to prosecute felonies and misdemeanors. He served as a summer associate in the litigation group of an Omaha-area law firm, and also led the Nebraska Community Legal Education Project — a student organization dedicated to educating the community about the law.
Before pursuing a legal career, Joe was an on-air sports radio host in Omaha, NE.
Personal Interests
Joe is an avid Premier League fan and Chelsea F.C. supporter. He enjoys travelling internationally with his wife and playing his drums and guitars as often as he can. Joe also enjoys golfing, a good CrossFit workout and spending time with his kids.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Iowa
Nebraska
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Clerkships
U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming, Hon. Scott Skavdahl, 2022-2023
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law
J.D. with highest distinction, Order of the Coif, Order of the Barristers, Nebraska Law Review (2022)
Drake University
B.A. in Political Science (2007)
Insights & Events
Leadership & Community
Civic Activities
- Nebraska Community Legal Education Project (CLEP)