Kenneth M. Wentz III

Kenneth M. Wentz, III, is a Principal and Litigation Manager in the Omaha, Nebraska, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is the Litigation Manager for the Rapid City, South Dakota, office. He concentrates exclusively on the representation of management in litigation and the resolution of employment disputes.

Mr. Wentz serves as an advocate for employers in federal and state courts throughout the Midwest and California, prevailing on numerous motions to dismiss and obtaining summary judgments to gain victory and avoid the expense of trial where possible. Mr. Wentz also represents employers in alternative dispute resolution and on appeal. In addition, Mr. Wentz aggressively defends companies against class action lawsuits, which has led to favorable settlements in California and Iowa, and the defeat of class certification in a complex ERISA action. Mr. Wentz defends OSHA claims and charges of discrimination before state and federal administrative agencies.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Wentz counsels and advocates for employers on a range of employment issues, such as drafting and enforcing non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements, compliance with state and federal employment laws, OFCCP compliance, and responding to civil subpoenas and investigative demands.

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Published Works

• Facts, Laws, & Videotape, Across the Bar XXI.5 (2004) [Co-Author]

Kenneth M. Wentz In the News

The Best Lawyers in America 2020 Honors Jackson Lewis Attorneys

August 15, 2019 • Jackson Lewis

Jackson Lewis Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2019

August 15, 2018 • Jackson Lewis

Kenneth Wentz Discusses Sexual Harassment and Title VII Protections in the Workplace

November 30, 2017 • Omaha World-Herald

Kenneth M. Wentz Blog Posts

Employment Trial Report

2018 New Year’s Resolutions For Lowering the Risk of Employment Litigation

January 2, 2018
Non-Compete & Trade Secrets Report

Nebraska Court Enforces Forum Selection Clause

May 30, 2017
Non-Compete & Trade Secrets Report

Nebraska Court Addresses Meaning of “Solicitation” in Non-Compete Agreement

April 12, 2013