Susan Jacobs Johnson

Susan was fearless without being aware of how she empowered the rest of us by just being. She was a member of the first substantial class of women at UNL and we looked up to her because she was worldly compared to most of us. And oh, she could make us laugh with that sarcastic wit. She was confident and knew the law should be used for good. I smile thinking of her.

Susan was an inspiration to me and to many Nebraska trial lawyers. She blazed a path without making a point of it, had the respect of everyone who practiced in our legal community and the affection of everyone who knew her even a little bit. I had not seen her in a few years but will always remember her with great fondness, as honest and practical, funny, dry, bright and intellectual but never pedantic, kind, generous in spirit and such good company. I am so grateful for her fine example, I...

Susan was a fabulous teacher who I had for two separate classes in the early 90´s. My condolences to her friends and family.

Susan and I were law students together at UN-L. She was wry, grounded and so very intelligent. We were part of the first law school class at Nebraska which had a significant number of female students. And Susan brought a sharp but soft spoken feminism to our class discussions. She was a great drinking buddy, remembered convoluted jokes and was loyal to a fault. I will fondly remember her.

I was blessed to have Susan as a professor in 1995/1996 when I was a criminal justice major. I applied to law school and used Susan as one of my references. Although I have not seen her a lot in the last 10 years, I would think of her often. She helped make me the lawyer I am today just by being herself. She was a tenacious believer in the Constitution and all its glory. Some people are just awesome and always made me smile just hearing her name. That was Susan.

Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Chas & Kathi