Collective impact for a more diverse Nebraska legal community.
Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within Nebraska’s legal profession.
In May 2021, NLDC was incorporated with the mission of fostering the creation of a more culturally diverse and inclusive legal community by improving the pipeline, recruiting and retaining diverse lawyers, creating a culture of diversity and inclusion, and developing attorneys of color.
Maximizing impact through collective action and coordinated initiatives
Nineteen organizations have agreed to be founding members of NLDC, committing to active participation and financial support for the next three years. In an effort to include a diversity of backgrounds, skillsets and experiences, NLDC has recruited a number of additional advisory council members to serve on the board of directors.
Leaders working towards a more inclusive and connected community
NLDC is led by executive director Shawntal Mallory and an executive board that will work to lessen racial, ethnic and other disparities in Nebraska’s legal community, creating a more diverse and inclusive profession in the state and beyond.
“I think we’re at a point where we can no longer ignore these things. I am hopeful, because people are taking this awareness and they’re running with it.”
-Shawntal M. Mallory, Executive Director
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
smallory@nebraskaldc.org
Phone
(402) 915-2979