Heidi A. Guttau

Heidi A. Guttau concentrates her legal practice on defending employers in a wide range of employment litigation. She handles cases involving workplace discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and enforcement of non-compete agreements. She also secures injunctive relief for employers facing threats to workplace safety and represents clients in complex ERISA disputes.

Heidi completed her undergraduate studies at Creighton University, earning a B.S.B.A. in Finance, magna cum laude, in 1994. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Creighton University School of Law in 1997. Following law school, she clerked for Magistrate Judge Thomas D. Thalken in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska.

Heidi appears regularly before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state anti-discrimination agencies. Her key practice areas include labor and employment law, litigation, and employee benefits under ERISA. She has achieved successful results in numerous federal and state court cases, including summary judgments and jury verdicts for employers.

Heidi’s accomplishments have been consistently recognized by her peers since 2018 in respected legal rankings. She has obtained favorable rulings in ADA and wage payment claims and secured long-term workplace protections through court-ordered injunctions. Her courtroom skills and strategic counsel make her a reliable advocate in employment defense.

Heidi actively participates in legal and community organizations, such as the Nebraska and Iowa State Bar Associations. She has served on boards including the Children’s Square USA Foundation and 4 Corners Community Foundation. She has also shared her legal knowledge as a former adjunct instructor at Creighton Law School, demonstrating a commitment to mentorship and service.

Heidi A. Guttau continues to deliver dependable legal support to employers, guiding them through challenging employment disputes with clarity and commitment. Her focus on strong representation and effective resolution has established her as a respected name in the field of employment law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Baird Holm LLP
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Omaha Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Nebraska

Education

• Creighton University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Creighton University

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A)

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