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Koley Jessen represented JTM Foods, a portfolio company of Tenex Capital Management and the #1 producer of handheld snack pies in the world, in its acquisition of Cookies-n-Milk. 

Clark Youngman, Shareholder at Koley Jessen, has been awarded the designation of Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) by The American College of Financial Services.

Koley Jessen represented Kiewit Corporation, one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations, in the purchase of Weeks Marine.

As of January 1, 2023, Koley Jessen has elevated four attorneys, John Dunn, Jack Horgan, Mike Keblesh, and Tina Struck, to the position of Shareholder.

Koley Jessen Technology attorney, Jack Horgan, has been selected to participate in the AIM Institute's 2022/2023 Advanced Tech Leadership Academy. 

Koley Jessen is pleased to announce the addition of 13 attorneys to the firm.

Koley Jessen advised Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), on its acquisition of ReedTMS Logistics.

Koley Jessen is pleased to announce the firm has received 19 metropolitan rankings in the 2023 edition of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.

This week is the National Celebration of Pro Bono. Considering this year's theme of "law in everyday life," we found it a fitting time to reflect on and share our firm's involvement with the ...

Koley Jessen recently closed three deals on behalf of Tenex Capital Management.

Koley Jessen is pleased to welcome Patrick Kimmel as Counsel to the firm’s Litigation team.

Koley Jessen represented Werner Enterprises, Inc. in its acquisition of Baylor Trucking, Inc.

Nathan Patterson, an Associate in Koley Jessen’s Estate, Succession, and Tax Department has earned his BEI Certified Exit Planner (CExP™) designation. This designation is the gold ...

Koley Jessen represented JBT Corporation, a global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry, in its $290 million acquisition of Bevcorp.

Koley Jessen is proud to announce that 30 of the firm’s attorneys have received recognition in the 2023 peer review guides published by Best Lawyers®.

Chastin Bailey, Director of Talent and Culture at Koley Jessen, has been chosen as an Inclusive Communities’ LeadDIVERSITY Advocate.

Koley Jessen advised McCarthy Capital, an Omaha-based private-equity firm focused exclusively on lower middle-market companies, on a minority investment in WellnessLiving.

Koley Jessen is pleased to share that Mike Linder has been named a Fellow by The American College of Environmental Lawyers (“ACOEL”).

Super Lawyers, which recognizes leading attorneys by state, has announced that 10 Koley Jessen attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 Super Lawyers list and 11 to the Rising Stars ...

Koley Jessen has grown its Corporate Department with the addition of Andrew Stokes, Michelle Murdock, and Dan McDowell.

Koley Jessen is delighted to share that our Private Wealth Law practice has earned a Band 1 ranking in the 2022 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for the sixth year in a row.

Koley Jessen represented JBT Corporation on its acquisition of Alco-food-machines, a leading provider of further food processing solutions and production lines.

Koley Jessen recently announced Shareholders Daniel McMahon and David Winkler as Co-Chairs of the firm’s Venture Capital and Growth Equity practice.

Koley Jessen is pleased to announce its rankings in the 2022 Chambers USA Guide, with 8 practice groups and 16 lawyers recognized.

Koley Jessen is pleased to welcome 23 talented law students, representing seven different law schools, for a 12-week summer program focused on training, professional development, and ...

Koley Jessen represented Franchise FastLane in its partnership with Southfield Capital, a premier lower middle market private equity firm.

Koley Jessen represented Auveco in its acquisition by GHK Capital Partners LP.

Koley Jessen obtained a favorable ruling on behalf of Data Axle in District Court against DatabaseUSA and its parent, Everest.

Koley Jessen advised KZValve, LLC, a family-owned business, on their sale to Idex Corporation. KZValve creates and manufactures a variety of precision farming components including ...

Diversity Lab has announced that Koley Jessen is one of 26 firms that successfully achieved the first-ever Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification and one of 16 that achieved Mansfield ...

Koley Jessen is pleased to announce that a transaction handled by the firm received an award at the 2022 USA M&A Atlas Awards, sponsored by the Global M&A Network.

Noah Huisman has joined Koley Jessen as Counsel in the Firm’s Venture Capital and Growth Equity Practice. 

Nicole Konen has joined Koley Jessen’s M&A Practice as a Shareholder. Her experience includes complex M&A, private investment, and business succession transactions, in addition to ...

Koley Jessen advised Clearview Capital-backed Orchard & Vineyard Supply (“OVS”) in its acquisition of Clearwater Irrigation Supply