Caroline M. Westerhold
Caroline is a founding member of Caswell, Panko & Westerhold. For the past 15 years she has specialized in the defense of workers’ compensation claims. She works with a broad range of clients across both Nebraska and Iowa and advises clients on matters of all sizes and complexity.
Caroline finds success in a strong work ethic and building long-term relationships with her clients. She fights to provide the best possible outcome for her clients whether that be through resolution or litigation.
Education
- Juris Doctor, University of Nebraska College of Law, 2002
- Bachelor of Science, Agricultural business, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1998
Admitted
- Nebraska
- Iowa
Professional Affiliations
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Legislative Committee, 2009 – 2013
- Governance Task Force, 2010 – 2011
- Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee 2006 – 2010
- Section Chair 2009 – 2010
- Executive Committee, 2009 – 2010
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Nebraska Defense Counsel Association
Speaking
- American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law
- Nebraska State Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Seminar
- Workers’ compensation training for employers, insurance carriers and third-party administrators
Area of Practice
- Workers’ Compensation
Community Involvement
- Leadership Lincoln Fellows Class XXIII
- First Congregational Church, Ashland, Board of Trustees