Jeana Goosmann’s Story

When Jeana Goosmann founded Goosmann Law Firm, she knew she was taking a big risk. “Like a lot of entrepreneurs, it was a difficult decision because my current situation was a good one and a safe one,” she said. “I just knew I wanted more.” She focused her Sioux City law firm around business law and positioned herself as The CEO’s attorney, providing full-service legal and business advice to local and regional business owners. Her growing Sioux City, Omaha, and Sioux Falls law firms now practice in an array of practice areas including but not limited to business lawemployment lawdivorce and family lawtrial & litigationbankingagribusiness and estate planning.

If it matters to the client, it matters to me,” adds Goosmann. “My favorite part of representing women-owned businesses is that I have a unique understanding of how to navigate the role, its benefits, and its opportunities.”

Call us today to have our Sioux Falls, Sioux City, and Omaha team of lawyers help launch your women-owned business into success!

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)

Goosmann Law Firm is a proud member of The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the largest third-party certifier of US companies owned, operated, and directed by women. Partnering with 14 Regional Partner Organizations, WBENC is on a mission to power national and global economic growth by way of identifying, certifying and facilitating the development of women-owned businesses throughout the world. Our WBENC membership provides us deep and meaningful resources, networking, and opportunities for our firm and the women-owned business clients we support.

The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF)

Goosmann Law Firm is a member of NAMWOLF, the National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms. NAMWOLF was founded in 2001 as a nonprofit trade association that promotes diversity in the legal profession by fostering relationships between and among its members and interested parties in the United States.

2021 Enterprising Women Award Recipient

CEO and Managing Partner, Jeana Goosman was selected as a 2021 Enterprising Women of the Year Award Winner. The Enterprising Women of the Year Awards are widely considered one of the most prestigious recognition programs for women business owners in the U.S. and globally. Winners of this award must demonstrate that they have fast-growing businesses, mentor or actively support other women and girls involved in entrepreneurship, and stand out as leaders in their communities.

“Winning an Enterprising Women of the Year Award is a lifetime achievement. I am honored to have been selected alongside many other remarkable women entrepreneurs from across the U.S. and around the globe,” Jeana Goosmann, CEO and Managing Partner of Goosmann Law Firm.

Dartmouth’s Tuck Business School

Chosen from hundreds of applicants across the United States, Jeana was one of 60 women awarded the MasterCard Sponsorship for the Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business Chief Executive Officer Program. During the program, graduate professors from the Tuck School engaged Women’s Business Enterprise participants in discussions centered on best practices, streamlining productivity, increasing competitive advantage, and creating a robust market share.

Attending the Dartmouth’s Tuck Executive Program was both an honor and an incredible learning opportunity,” said Jeana Goosmann, CEO & Managing Partner of the Goosmann Law Firm. “I am looking forward to sharing innovative business techniques I gained with both my team and my clients.”

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Ready To Assist You

The process of becoming eligible and recognized as a women-owned business can be complicated, but many find the benefits are worth the process. Our Sioux City, Sioux Falls, and Omaha attorney teams are here to assist you in navigating both the process and the rewards.

Your Women-Owned Business Resource

There are several advantages to owning and operating a women-owned business. As of 2016, to qualify to be a women-owned business, your company must meet the following criteria, as outlined by the US Small Business Administration.

No minimum amount of time for the business to be operational

Be at least 51% unconditionally and directly owned by women who are U.S. citizens

Women must manage the day-to-day operations

Women must make the long-term decisions for the business

A woman must the hold highest officer position in the business