Governor Appoints Pillen to Commission of Industrial Relations

Gov. Dave Heineman has appointed defense attorney Sarah Pillen to the Commission of Industrial Relations.Jen Rae Hein, communications director for the governor, said the appointment still requires legislative approval. Currently, the issue is before the Business and Labor Committee of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature. A committee staffer told WorkCompCentral that the committee will likely consider Pillen's appointment in the near future. If confirmed, Pillen would replace outgoing Commissioner G. "Pete" Burger. Pillen previously worked as a defense attorney for Rembolt Ludtke LLP in Lin...