Stevie L. Chesterman
Services Handled
Bio
Omaha Litigation Associate
The Creative Litigator
Associate Stevie L. Chesterman is a litigator who enjoys solving complex issues in a unique and creative way. She is ready to take on any case thrown her way and be the advocate her clients need during their toughest battles. She is willing to brainstorm with you, think outside of the box and help you find different approaches to your pressing legal matters.
Curiosity might have killed that cat, but with Stevie it ignited her desire to find a career where she could frequently learn and be exposed to new areas of the law. Stevie is a second-generation woman in law, following in her mother’s footsteps. She is excited to overcome some of the same challenges and encounter unique cases just like her mom.
As a law student Stevie became senior certified in order to argue in front of the Nebraska Court of Appeals…and she won! Stevie received her Juris Doctorate from Creighton University and her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing with a Spanish Minor from Saint Louis University.
LICENSED IN: Nebraska, Iowa, Federal Courts
Stevie’s “Why”
Stevie lives with her boyfriend, Zach, and their three animals—two cats and a dog. Her guilty pleasure is reality TV, in fact, she’s seen every variation of the real housewives. Fun Fact: She was actually named after Stevie Nicks! And yes, her full and real name is Stevie!
Bar Admissions
State Courts: Nebraska and Iowa, Federal Courts
Memberships
Achievements
- Trial Team: earned Order of the Barristers recognition for advocacy efforts
- Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Executive Board member (during undergraduate): Vice President of Fundraising, Vice President of Membership, and Secretary
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Employment
- Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop
Associate Attorney, Nov. 2021-Jan. 2022
Law Clerk, Aug. 2020-Nov. 2021
Runner, Summer 2016 & 2017- Work under the Managing Partner to manage caseload, client satisfaction, favorable verdicts, and the full litigation process.
- Work alongside a team of four others to persuasively advocate for clients.
- Assist with managing 25-35 cases under two partners
- Worked with various attorneys to solve complex legal issues in the personal injury field through efficient research and persuasive drafting.
- Became senior certified to obtain early court experience under attorney supervision.
- Drafted motions, affidavits, interrogatories, demands, wrote briefs, worked with clients, and assisted with the litigation process in general.
- Fulfilled daily tasks to improve overall performance and efficiency of office, including delivering important documents in a timely and professional manner.
- Sarpy County Public Defender
Law Clerk, May 2019-Aug. 2020- Worked with various attorneys on assigned projects to further a successful client experience and favorable verdict.
- Became senior certified to obtain early court experience under attorney supervision.
- Drafted motions, drafted briefs, and met with clients to explain and walk through the legal process
- GiftAMeal
Account Executive- Managed current restaurants within GiftAMeal’s paid program while simultaneously recruiting new establishments through excellent customer relationship management.
- Worked closely with CEO on activities to solidify and scale the company by expanding and growing company sales and enhancing and scaling marketing strategies.