Mary Vandenack

Of Counsel

Authentic, passionate leadership that helps good people do great things.

Practice Areas

Education

Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 1992

College of St. Mary, B.A., 1990

University of Pennsylvania, Certificate of Positive Psychology

University of Michigan, Master Track Certification Social Work

Omaha

402-321-2334

mvand@eslaw.com

In Depth

Trusted Legal & Tax Strategist, Business Advisor & AI Evangelist

Mary Vandenack is a trusted strategist, advisor, consultant to professionals, and advocate for entrepreneurs, families, and visionaries who want to build, protect, and give back. A serial entrepreneur and AI evangelist, Mary delivers an AI-enhanced legal experience that blends decades of technical knowledge with forward-thinking innovation. Her consultative approach to partnership has helped many entrepreneurs gain traction and market share across a range of industries.

Why Clients Choose Mary

Excellence: High-level strategies that succeed even in
the most complex cases and overcome the toughest business challenges.

Relationship-Driven Service: Long-term partnerships grounded
in trust and care.

Passion: Helping clients turn success into security, impact, growth, and legacy.

Problem-Solving: Creative solutions where others see only obstacles.

Integrity: A commitment to doing what’s right, every time.

A passionately personal approach to business, law, mentorship, and legacy

Mary understands that legal challenges are rarely just legal. They are personal, financial, and human. She brings unique insight into the intersection of law, taxes, entrepreneurship, legacy, and philanthropy. Clients value her ability to see around corners, anticipate challenges, and design customized solutions that transform aspirations into lasting results.

Who Should Call Mary?

  • High-net-worth clients seeking family legacy, asset protection, and philanthropy solutions.
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners who want legal, lifestyle, and tax strategies that grow with their vision.
  • Leaders looking to achieve harmony in professional and personal wellness.
  • Conference organizers seeking their audiences’ next favorite speaker.

In the News

Mary E. Vandenack Inducted into NAEPC Estate Planning Hall of Fame

  • New York, 2025
  • Nebraska, 1992
  • U. S. District Court, District of Nebraska, 1992
  • Michigan, 2007
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2016
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 2016
  • U.S. Tax Court, 2016

Professional Designations

  • ACTEC – State Chair Nebraska
  • COLPM
  • CAP®
  • Accredited Estate Planner® (Distinguished) Nominee

Associations

  • American College of Trust and Estate Council
  • American Bar Association Foundation Fellow
  • American Bar Association Law Practice Division Executive Council
  • ABA SCOTIS
  • ABA Real Property and Trust Section – Planning Committee, Council
  • ABA Law Practice Incoming Secretary with commitment to wellness, diversity, and collaboration; Attorney Wellbeing Committee; Women Rainmakers; Vice Chair on Attorney Wellbeing, Division Secretary Law Practice magazine
  • ABA Standing Committee on Technology and Information Systems
  • American Professional Responsibility Lawyers
  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • Health Care Compliance Association
  • Medical Group Management
  • Michigan Bar Association
  • Nebraska State Bar Foundation Lifetime Fellow
  • Nebraska State Bar Association Legislative Committee
  • Omaha Bar Association
  • Omaha Estate Planning Council

Community Involvement

  • Women Investing in Nebraska
  • Boystown Fundraising Board of Directors
  • Creighton University Law School Advisory Board
  • Women President’s Organization
  • American Heart Association
  • Omaha Food Bank
  • NAMI
  • Open Door Mission
  • Entrepreneurs’ Organization
  • Nationwide Gift Planning Advisory Council
  • “Women in Business” – Midlands Business Journal – November 22, 2022
  • Nebraska State Bar Association Lifetime Fellow 2022
  • Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers March 2022
  • Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry February 2022
  • “Women Who Rock” – Midlands Business Journal – October 8, 2021
  • Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent – Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence 2020-2023
  •  Recognized by Best Lawyers 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Selected for recognition in the 2019 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for work in Trusts and Estates.
  • Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, February 2019
  • American Institute of Legal Counsel’s 10 Best in Nebraska for Client Satisfaction, Estate Planning Division, December 2018
  • ABA LTRC Distinguished Women of Legal Tech 2018
  • The Best Lawyers in America 2018 – Omaha Magazine, March/April 2018
  • SmallLaw’s Pick of the Week Award for the article, “The Impact of Tax Reform On Law Firms”, July 2018
  • Lawyers of Executive Distinction – Taxation – Lawyers of Distinction, June 2017
  • Lawyers of Executive Distinction – Trusts & Estates – Lawyers of Distinction, June 2017
  • College of Law Practice Management – Inducted 2017
  • Very Inspirational People, metroMAGAZINE, Summer 2017
  • 2017 Top Rated Lawyers, National Law Journal, March 2017
  • 2017 Women Leaders in the Law, Corporate Counsel Magazine, March 2017.
  • Martindale Hubbell AV Rating
  • American Bar Foundation Lifetime Fellow 2016
  • Nebraska Cancer Coalition Partnership Award 2016.
  • Featured in Fortune Magazine “Women in Law,” September 15, 2015 Fortune Magazine.
  • James Keane Memorial Award March 2015 presented by American Bar Association Law Practice Division for innovation in technology in the practice of law.
  • Featured in: “You Know What They Say: If You Want Something Done, Ask a Busy Person,” Interview with Omaha Daily Record, September 5, 2014.
  • Best Dressed, Strictly Business Magazine, 2008

Practice Areas

  • Estate Planning

  • Intellectual Property Law

  • Tax Law