A way forward, with counsel.

Nebraska WithCounsel brings attorney-led civil legal services to community organizations across the Omaha area, so the people they serve can get legal help at no cost, alongside the support they already receive.

Looking for legal help for yourself? WithCounsel serves people through our partner organizations and cannot accept individual requests. Legal Aid of Nebraska or 211 can help you find the right resource.

About

Legal barriers don't announce themselves.

Together with our partners, we remove barriers, restore dignity, and help each person move forward with confidence.

Unresolved civil legal issues are a hidden barrier to stability. Someone at a transition point may not know who can help.Nebraska WithCounsel believes that legal help works best when it reaches people through relationships they already trust. A single conversation with a legal professional can change the trajectory of someone's situation.

Many people fall into a gap in legal help

Can't afford a private attorney

Don't qualify for existing legal help programs

Have a legal issue other programs don't cover

How it works

Legal support shaped around your program

Every community organization serves people differently, so no two partnerships look the same.

1

We learn your program

Who you serve and where legal issues surface.

2

We design the fit

Together, we choose the right support for your site.

3

We show up and stay connected

An attorney on site, with warm handoffs from staff.

Support can include

Drop-in guidanceOne-on-one planning sessionsSelf-representation coaching

Partner with us

Built to work alongside existing programs

WithCounsel services complement the work of community-based organizations, not replace or compete with it. We embed legal services in spaces where people already go for support, so legal help is accessible without requiring them to navigate a separate system.

We work hand in hand with an organization's staff. Staff are often the first to recognize when a participant's situation has a legal dimension, and they can make a warm handoff directly to WithCounsel, sharing helpful background so the participant doesn't have to start over. Participants can also connect with us directly during our scheduled time at a partner site.

Support our work

Help more people find a way forward

Many people facing a legal problem never get help at all. They can't afford an attorney, don't qualify for existing legal programs, or simply don't know where to start. When legal help is available inside a program they already trust, that changes.

62

people served

80

legal issues addressed

82%

had never sought legal help for their issue before, most often because of cost or not knowing where to start

Your gift helps Nebraska WithCounsel bring attorney-led legal services to more community organizations, at no cost to the people they serve.

Figures from a 13-week pilot at a community organization in Omaha, Summer 2026. Nebraska WithCounsel is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Our Team

The people behind WithCounsel

Nebraska WithCounsel is co-founded by two licensed Nebraska attorneys and an operations leader with deep roots in nonprofit and community work.

Kathryn Welsh

Executive Director & Co-Founder

A licensed Nebraska attorney with ten years of experience serving clients at a local nonprofit in roles ranging from direct legal services to organizational leadership. Kathryn brings a deep understanding of how legal needs intersect with the broader work of community-based organizations.

Savannah Robertson

Chief Legal Officer & Co-Founder

A licensed Nebraska attorney with eight years of experience serving clients in multiple capacities at a local nonprofit. Savannah's work has been grounded in direct client engagement, and she brings that same commitment to every site WithCounsel serves.

Jay Wilson

Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder

A seasoned operations professional with seventeen years of experience in nonprofit, government, and private sectors. Jay brings expertise in marketing, conflict resolution, logistics, and communication. He is instrumental in building the infrastructure that makes our work at WithCounsel possible.

Contact

Let's talk about what's possible.

We welcome conversations with Omaha-area nonprofits interested in bringing legal services to their sites, and with funders who share our commitment to access to justice.

Nebraska WithCounsel does not accept requests for direct representation or legal questions from the public. If you or someone you know needs legal help, please contact Legal Aid of Nebraska or 211.

© 2026 Nebraska WithCounsel · A nonprofit legal services initiative · Omaha, Nebraska