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Washington D.C. partner Deborah (Schwager) Froling recently published in the Women Lawyers Journal, the publication of the National Association of Women Lawyers. Deborah is the former president of NAWL and she currently sits on the editorial board. Her article focuses on women who disrupted the status quo in politics, and what their trailblazing accomplishments mean to women today. Congratulations on this publication, Deborah! You can read the article here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gb_6dsMV #KutakRock #NAWL #WomenInLaw 

We're excited to announce that Megan McCullough has joined Kutak Rock’s Springfield office as of counsel! With over 15 years of experience as a litigator and public servant, she enhances our insurance litigation group and our commitment to client service. Please join us in welcoming Megan to the firm: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03Bkxqx0 #KutakRock #InsuranceLitigation #OfCounsel

Kutak Rock attorneys Larry Fields, John J. Westerhaus, Aaron S. and Jason Kotlyarov, J.D., LL.M. won the B flight at the Blue KC Labor Golf Tournament, hosted by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. We're honored to take part in an event that celebrates the labor community’s essential role in building and sustaining Kansas City. #KutakRock #KansasCity #CommunityDevelopment

Kutak Rock partner Niki Cung was featured in the University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville's "100 Years of Arkansas Law" video, celebrating the school's centennial anniversary! Niki, a proud alumna, shares her experiences as a law student and reflects on the school's growth over the years. Watch the full video here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gZMrZEVf #KutakRock #ArkansasLaw #LegalEducation

Members of Kutak Rock traveled to New York City to attend this year’s National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair. In addition to connecting with law students and other legal professionals, they had the opportunity to attend timely panel discussions on matters most pressing to the community. Kutak Rock’s sponsorship of the event is a reaffirmation of the firm’s commitment to not only an inclusive workplace, but to improving equity in the legal industry as a whole. Pictured are (from left) partners Brian Bartels and Edward (Ed) Fox, and Inclusive Engagement Program Coordinator Lisa Bruce. If you stopped by to chat, please feel free to reach out or send a connection request. #KutakRock #LavenderLaw #LGBTQ #LegalCareers

The upcoming United Benefit Advisors® (UBA) Compliance webinar, “Protecting Health Information from Data Breaches and Cybersecurity Threats,” takes place August 12. Kutak Rock partner John Schembari will break down how HIPAA helps protect health information amid rising data breaches and cybersecurity threats. Learn more about these essential strategies: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03zPBB20 #KutakRock #EmployeeBenefits #HIPAA

We’re excited to announce that Jason Kotlyarov, J.D., LL.M. will be a featured speaker at the National Business Institute (NBI, Inc.) upcoming seminar, "Insights Into Employee Benefits Law – Stay on Top of Key Legal Changes," on August 12, 2025. Jason will discuss complex topics impacting employers and plan administrators. More details on the topics he’ll cover here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dz5ZYAW7 #KutakRock #EmployeeBenefits #NBI

Kutak Rock is excited to partner with Canadian law firm, Fasken for “A Look Across the Border: Comparing U.S. and Canadian M&A Law” on September 3, 2025! The attorney-led panel will break down the practical issues of cross-border M&A transactions—covering everything from employment and benefits to noncompetes, taxes, indemnification provisions, and evolving tariffs. Register here to gain actionable insights from leading U.S. and Canadian attorneys: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03zG2wj0 #KutakRock #CrossBorder #MergersAndAcquisitions

CLIENT ALERT: Effective August 6, 2025, Colorado’s non-compete statue will take effect, notably impacting healthcare professionals and the exception for sale of business interests. Going forward, such agreements only apply if they meet certain salary requirements and protect trade secrets. Our latest client alert provides a detailed analysis of these statutory changes and their potential impact across the industry here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03zD-NT0 #KutakRock #EmploymentLaw #NonCompete

Kutak Rock attorneys Judy Crosby and Ronald Sylvester will be featured speakers at the upcoming Wyoming Community Development Authority Developer Forum on Wednesday, August 6. Join them as they provide critical insights into the recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill” and its implications for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Learn more about what to expect from the session here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gKSjMUMs #KutakRock #CommunityDevelopment #OneBigBeautifulBill