Pachyderm Luncheon with County Attorney Don Kleine
Monday, August 10, 2026 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The German American Society 3717 S. 120th Street, Omaha
John Sieler and the Greater Omaha Pachyderm Group cordially invite you to join us for a luncheon featuring Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine.
About Our Speaker
Don Kleine is a lifelong Omaha resident who has served as Douglas County Attorney since 2007. A graduate of Creighton Prep and the University of Nebraska at Kearney (where he played college baseball), he earned his law degree and built a distinguished career as a trial lawyer.
Before becoming County Attorney, he served as Chief Deputy under County Attorney Jim Jansen and as Chief of the Criminal Bureau for the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office. He has prosecuted numerous high-profile cases and is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. His office pioneered Nebraska’s first problem-solving courts to address addiction while prioritizing public safety.
Don teaches criminal prosecution at Creighton University School of Law, has coached youth sports for decades, and lives in Omaha with his wife Kim. They have three children and six grandchildren.
In May 2020, during the civil unrest following the death of George Floyd, Omaha bar owner Jake Gardner fatally shot James Scurlock outside Gardner’s business. After reviewing the video evidence and witness statements, Kleine determined Gardner had acted in self-defense and declined to file charges. Facing intense public pressure, he later referred the case to a grand jury with a special prosecutor. The grand jury indicted Gardner on manslaughter and other charges; Gardner died by suicide before trial. Kleine has consistently stood by his original self-defense finding.
Lunch: $25 (includes plated lunch) A “Coffee Only” option is available.