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Alexa B. Barton

Alexa B. Barton

Senior Associate
Overview

Allee handles governmental regulatory matters and litigation for clients so they can get back to business.

Allee assists individuals, companies and municipalities in navigating their collaborations with state and federal agencies. Although she has a particular interest in initiative petitions and statewide ballot research, Allee also works on government compliance, investigations and litigation from the complaint through the appeal process that includes:

  • Land use
  • Competitive bidding challenges
  • Election challenges
  • Disputes with governmental agencies
  • Hearings before state licensing boards

Allee believes in anticipating the legal path ahead in order to develop solid strategy for clients. Legal teams and clients value her diligence and her problem-solving skills, as well as her genuine curiosity for every case.

Industry

Services

Recognition

  • Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame, 2021

Education

  • J.D., University of Nebraska College of Law
    • with distinction
    • Nebraska Moot Court Board
    • American Inns of Court, Robert Van Pelt Chapter
  • B.A., University of Missouri
    • magna cum laude
    • Political Science
  • B.J., University of Missouri
    • magna cum laude

Admissions

  • Nebraska
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
  • Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • Certified Mediator, Nebraska
  • The Missouri Bar
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
  • Omaha Bar Association
2024 Pro Bono Champion
Experience
  • Researched and drafted amendments to Nebraska's landlord-tenant laws in coordination with senators, and testified before Judiciary Committee in support of amendments, now enacted as law.
Webinar | March 3, 2020
First Amendment Religious Liberty Issues Affecting Public Education

Issues in Urban Education Webinar Series

Outside the Office

Allee tours the world: step by step.

Eschewing luxury accommodations, Allee took a two-week backpacking trip though Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia. At home, she enjoys biking and exploring Omaha with her German shepherd, Maggie.

Community Leadership

Allee is out protecting basics rights.

Allee donated her time and skills when the firm assembled a pro bono legal team to represent a Missouri state inmate on Eighth Amendment claims. She was integral to the discovery and due diligence of the inmate’s defense.

She also volunteers as a poll watcher during elections, ensuring that polling places are accessible and comply with the law, and reports her findings back to a civic engagement nonprofit organization.