Kait Madsen
Kait has a decade of experience working on social justice advocacy, nonprofit and political law, and ballot initiatives.
Kait advises nonprofits and political organizations on a range of matters—from formation and employment issues to lobbying and campaign finance requirements. Kait specializes in advising advocacy-oriented and pro-democracy organizations. She enjoys providing training and presentations on compliance matters. Kait also 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 has both legal and practical knowledge of direct democracy efforts—working with signature collection and verification firms, navigating diverse coalitions, and complying with lobbying and campaign finance reporting. Her on-the-ground experience gives her valuable insight for advising nonprofit organizations and campaigns.
Kait previously 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
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).