Mark J. Goldsmith

Mark J. Goldsmith is a partner at Baird Holm LLP, practicing in the Labor & Employment section. He represents employers in complex employment litigation and arbitration, particularly defending against claims involving discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination under federal and state laws, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and FMLA.

Mark earned his Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2006 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is licensed to practice in California, Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas and is admitted to numerous U.S. District and Circuit Courts across the country.

Mark brings over a decade of litigation experience from California, where he handled employment, trade secret, and professional liability cases. He provides counsel to businesses with California operations on separation agreements, regulatory compliance, and administrative proceedings, including those before the Labor Commissioner and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

Mark has successfully defended employers in jury trials, obtained summary judgment in discrimination and harassment claims, and achieved favorable appellate rulings, including in the Eighth Circuit. His litigation skills span both trial and appellate courts, ensuring robust defense strategies for clients facing high-stakes disputes.

Mark is a Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates and has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers® multiple times. He is also a graduate of the Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy and is actively involved in professional legal communities committed to excellence in advocacy.

With a dual focus on courtroom advocacy and compliance counseling, Mark J. Goldsmith supports employers in managing workforce-related risk. His cross-jurisdictional knowledge, especially of California labor law, enhances his ability to advise companies with multi-state operations on evolving employment law challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

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

Licensed State

• California
• Nebraska
• Kansas
• Iowa

Education

• Washington and Lee School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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