Kait Madsen
Kait has a decade of experience working on social justice advocacy, nonprofit law, and ballot initiatives.
Kait advises 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofits on a range of matters—from formation and dissolution to compliance and employment issues. Kait also advises clients on election-related issues, including voting rights and Nebraska’s election processes. Kait maintains a litigation practice and has successfully litigated constitutional, political, and personal injury cases in state and federal court.
In addition to her law practice, Kait has a background in managing and working on ballot initiative campaigns. She was the campaign manager for Nebraska’s successful paid sick leave ballot initiative and helped lead the successful Medicaid expansion ballot initiative. She has both legal and practical knowledge of direct democracy campaigns—working with signature collection and verification firms, navigating diverse coalitions, and complying with state and federal reporting requirements. Her on-the-ground experience gives her valuable insight for advising nonprofit organizations and campaigns on direct democracy efforts.
Prior to joining the firm, Kait worked in private practice as a litigation attorney with a focus on civil rights, ballot initiatives, and commercial litigation. She also clerked for the Honorable Robert F. Rossiter of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska.
When she’s not working, Kait loves spending time with her two kids, reading, and enjoying Omaha’s great food and local music scene.
CONTACT KAIT
kait@glg.law
712-310-3301
Education
J.D., University of Nebraska College of Law, High Honors, Order of the Coif
Senior Articles Editor, Nebraska Law Review
B.A., Loyola University Chicago, Summa Cum Laude
Clerkships
Hon. Robert F. Rossiter, U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Awards
2016 University of Nebraska Spirit of Service Award
Publications
Execution on the Ballot: Lessons for Judicial Review of Ballot Measures from the Death Penalty Referendum in Nebraska, 99 Neb. L. Rev. 254 (2020).