As a state attorney general for four years, serves as Nebraska’s chief legal officer, enforcing federal and state law, overseeing high-profile statewide criminal prosecutions, and representing the state and state agencies in cases before state and federal courts.

As a partner at Hilgers Graben for seven years, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

As a judicial clerk for Judge Edith Clement on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for one year, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.

Supports expanding efforts to combat human trafficking by adding more investigators, training citizens, implementing a computer tracking system, and organizing a human trafficking summit.

Opposes efforts to restrict private gun sales and efforts that limit access to guns.

Launched a recruiting website to help recruit and retain the next generation of law enforcement officials in Greater Nebraska.

Supports prosecuting consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices, and aims to protect Nebraskans from scams through consumer education.

As attorney general, took aggressive action against robocallers and text spammers.

Filed a national lawsuit against a major health company for exposing Nebraskans' health information and harming rural hospitals and small medical providers.