Mark Fahleson

Mark Fahleson is an attorney and Chief Strategy Officer at Rembolt Ludtke in Lincoln, Nebraska. He advises businesses, organizations, insurers, governmental bodies, public officials, and individuals on employment law, agriculture, government relations, internal investigations, and litigation. Fahleson provides strategic guidance before disputes arise and delivers practical, cost-conscious representation when matters proceed in Nebraska state or federal courts. His work helps clients address legal risk while keeping operational goals in view.

Fahleson earned a B.S. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1989 and a J.D. with high distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1992. He was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as editor-in-chief of the Nebraska Law Review. His academic training supports a careful approach to legal analysis, advocacy, and complex workplace and government matters.

His experience includes defending employers and public entities in discrimination, retaliation, labor, constitutional, and regulatory disputes. Fahleson has obtained summary judgments, dismissals, appellate reversals, and favorable verdicts in matters involving remote-work policies, age and race discrimination, collective bargaining, noncompetition agreements, public-sector employment, election challenges, and municipal issues. He also represents clients in internal investigations and advises organizations on practical risk management.

Mark Fahleson is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and has been recognized by Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America, including as the 2026 Employment Law, Management-side Lawyer of the Year. He has held leadership roles in national and Nebraska legal organizations, served on nonprofit and educational boards, and taught employment law and employment discrimination as an adjunct professor.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Rembolt Ludtke LLP
• Fellow, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Board of Directors, National Foundation for Judicial Excellence
• Member, Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
• Member, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
• Member, International Association of Defense Counsel
• Board of Directors, Nebraska Defense Counsel Association (2011-2016)
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association, Labor Relations & Employment Law Section
• Member, American Agricultural Law Association

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• University of Nebraska College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  Bachelor of Science (BS)