Joann Abt

JoAnn Abt is an experienced legal professional serving as Director, Legal at First National Bank of Omaha since June 2020. Prior to this role, JoAnn was Corporate Counsel at Carson Group from October 2016 to June 2020, specializing in providing guidance to financial advisors and investors. JoAnn also held the position of Corporate Counsel at Carson Wealth Management Group during the same timeframe. Earlier career experience includes serving as Assistant General Counsel at WoodmenLife from 2007 to 2016, where JoAnn developed an Alternative Dispute Resolution program, as well as a role as Director of Compliance at Woodmen Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2010. JoAnn earned a Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law, focusing on Employment Law, and a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.