Pamela J. Bourne

Pamela J. Bourne is an attorney at Woods Aitken who represents management exclusively in labor and employment matters. Working from the firm’s Omaha and Lincoln offices, she focuses on preventive employment counseling and helps employers reduce the risk of workplace disputes. Bourne advises businesses on hiring, discipline, discharge, performance evaluations, employment agreements, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour requirements, leave laws, and other day-to-day human resources concerns.

Bourne earned a J.D. and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska in 2000. She also received a B.S. in Business Administration from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Her combined legal and business education supports a practical approach to workplace counseling, allowing her to consider both compliance obligations and operational realities when helping employers develop policies, respond to personnel concerns, and make informed management decisions.

Bourne prepares employee handbooks and workplace policies, assists with employment-related contracts, and provides training on topics such as harassment and retaliation prevention. She also defends employers against claims filed with government agencies and advises on matters involving E-Verify, Form I-9 compliance, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, and state employment laws. Her work helps clients strengthen documentation, improve internal procedures, and prepare sound defenses when disputes arise.

Pamela J. Bourne has been recognized by Chambers USA for labor and employment law, including a Band 1 ranking, and has also been listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Great Plains Super Lawyers. She is affiliated with the American Bar Association, Nebraska State Bar Association, Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Human Resource Association of the Midlands, and Society for Human Resource Management. Her professional and community involvement reflects a commitment to practical guidance, informed workplace strategy, and responsive service for employers.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Woods Aitken LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Member, Human Resource Association of the Midlands
• Member, Society for Human Resource Management

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• University of Nebraska College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Nebraska Wesleyan University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)