A seasoned trial attorney, Claire brings a confident courtroom presence, practical judgment, and disciplined advocacy to every matter she takes on. She has handled high-stakes disputes nationwide across complex civil litigation, arbitrations, and internal investigations—often for highly regulated clients in the financial services and insurance sectors—guiding them from early case strategy through final disposition with a steady focus on the issues that truly drive outcomes.

Preparation and clarity are central to her approach. Claire has a reputation for working patiently through dense factual records and regulatory frameworks, separating signal from noise and distilling complicated issues into arguments that judges, arbitrators, and juries can easily grasp. Clients value her steady judgment in moments when litigation becomes unpredictable, when strategy, risk, and timing must all be weighed at once.

Outside the office, Claire enjoys spending time with her family, whether that means dancing in the living room, experimenting with new recipes, or setting off on an impromptu outdoor adventure. She also loves exploring local coffee shops and searching for hidden treasures while thrift shopping—a reflection of her natural curiosity and appreciation for unexpected discoveries.


Education

University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., high distinction (2019)
Elmhurst University, B.S., summa cum laude (2016)

A native of West Chicago, Claire spent several years
living in Omaha after law school.

She played four years of college basketball and won the state three-point shooting contest in high school.

Guided by the desire to “always strive for excellence and never stop learning,” Claire approaches every day as an opportunity to upgrade her mindset, skills and relationships.

As a young girl, Claire dreamed of becoming an artist someday … until she discovered she had very little artistic ability.

In law school, she served as Executive Editor of the Nebraska Law Review, competed on the National Trial Team, earned multiple awards for legal writing and academic excellence, and was inducted into the Order of the Barristers.

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