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Donald 'DJ' Rison

Donald 'DJ' Rison

Attorney

DJ is a member of McGrath's Litigation Group, where he clerked for two years during law school. After graduating from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2013, DJ served as a congressional intern for U.S. Congressman Adrian Smith, gaining valuable experience. He then worked as an adjustor and claims examiner in the workers' compensation industry which gave him practical experience and led him to law school.

DJ graduated magna cum laude from Creighton University School of Law in December 2020. He received numerous academic honors, was inducted in 2020 into Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, and received the Frances M. Ryan Diversity Scholarship.  DJ was also active in the broader law school community and served as an officer in the Black Law Student Association and Immigration Law Society.

Education
  • Creighton University School of Law (J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 2020)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (B.S., 2013)
Admissions
  • NE - Nebraska (2021: Sustaining Member)

News

August 21, 2025

McGrath North Recognized in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

McGrath North is proud to announce that it has achieved significant recognition by Best Lawyers® in their 2026 edition. This year, 47 of our attorneys have been honored across 61 distinct practice areas in The Best Lawyers in America®, and 14 of our attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® across 21 practice groups. This recognition showcases the firm’s deep expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional legal services, as well as highlighting the exceptional abilities and potential of our emerging leaders in the legal field.  


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04/22/2021

McGrath North Continues to Expand its Litigation Practice

 


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  • Nebraska State Bar Association
  • Listed: “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”, Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law; Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers, 2026
  • Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, 2020
  • Frances M. Ryan Diversity Scholarship Recipient
  • Congressional Intern (Adrian Smith), 2014-2015
  • Judicial Extern, U.S. Court of Appeal's 8th Circuit's Judge L. Steven Grasz, 2020
  • Nebraska Dispute Resolution-Basic Mediation Training, May 2020