Tara Tesmer Paulson , a partner with Rembolt Ludtke LLP, was awarded the “Rising Star Award” by the Nebraska Defense Counsel Association at its annual meeting on June 1 st in Lincoln.The NDCA’s Rising Star Award is awarded to attorneys whose primary practice is defending civil lawsuits who are “skilled in representing defendants in civil actions” and “practice law with the highest degree of professionalism and ethics.”Paulson honed her competitive skills at Augustana College, where she was a standout tennis and volleyball player. After graduating with honors from the University of Nebraska College of Law, Paulson has established herself as successful litigator advising and defending businesses, organizations, and individuals in matters involving employment law, trade secrets, noncompetition agreements, and corporate transactions. Paulson’s tenacious and principled approach has resulted in outstanding results for the firm’s clients while earning accolades from clients and colleagues alike.“All of us at Rembolt Ludtke are delighted to see Tara receive this award. Her commitment and dedication to her clients is reflected by what the Rising Star Award stands for. We’re very proud and fortunate to have her as part of our Labor &> Employment Law team,” said Brian Kruse, managing partner of the firm.Founded in 1970, Rembolt Ludtke LLP serves a wide spectrum of clients, including industries, individuals and public entities, throughout Nebraska and the Great Plains region. The firm’s diversified practice represents clients among such areas as corporate and business law, employment law, estate planning and probate, intellectual property, real estate, banking and finance, water and natural resources law, government law, domestic law, wrongful death and civil litigation. The firm operates offices in Lincoln and Seward. Visit RemboltLawFirm.com , and follow @RemboltLaw on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn .