In May 2021, the NLDC was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission of fostering the creation of a more culturally diverse and inclusive legal community by:

Enhancing the ability of Nebraska law firms and employers to recruit, develop, advance and retain diverse lawyers by communicating the business case for establishing diversity and inclusion into the practice of law in Nebraska.

Increasing the pipeline of diverse law school candidates to and graduates from Creighton University School of Law and the University of Nebraska College of Law.

Providing expertise, programs, incentives, and support to the Nebraska legal community, including law firms, employers who hire law students and/or lawyers, law schools, bar associations, courts, and relevant community organizations and trade associations on how to create and sustain a diverse and inclusive culture.

Ensuring diverse law students and lawyers in Nebraska are provided professional development opportunities, including training, networks, mentoring, substantive work projects, leadership and ultimately internships, clerkships and sustainable full-time employment opportunities.