Alison D. Basye

Alison D. Basye is an employment lawyer at Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather L.L.P., who helps employers resolve difficult workplace issues and reduce legal risks. Her counsel covers hiring, termination, discipline, accommodations, employee handbooks, and separation agreements. She advises clients on Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and Nebraska employment law. Her practice combines preventive counseling with litigation support for employers facing claims or administrative proceedings.

Alison earned her B.A. in Political Science and Theater Arts, magna cum laude, from Marquette University in 2001. She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Creighton University School of Law in 2005. During law school, she served on the Creighton Law Review from 2003 through 2005. She is admitted in Nebraska and before the US District Court for the District of Nebraska.

Alison includes service in the University of Nebraska General Counsel’s Office. She worked as associate general counsel from 2010 through 2019 in her professional background. That experience strengthened her understanding of institutional employment matters, internal decision-making, and workplace compliance. She supports clients facing sensitive employee concerns and provides practical guidance on policies, documentation, accommodations, and separation terms. Her litigation work assists the employment team in contested workplace matters.

Alison D. Basye brings legal knowledge, institutional experience, and community involvement to her employment practice. She received the University of Nebraska-Lincoln HR Partners Award in 2012. She co-founded the Nebraska PANS/PANDAS Coalition and has supported related legislative advocacy. In February 2026, she testified before a Nebraska legislative committee regarding LB 762. The governor approved that measure in April 2026. Her work reflects sustained attention to workplace problem-solving, public advocacy, and client service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• Creighton University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Marquette University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)