Nebraska Legal Diversity Website
Welcome to the Nebraska Legal Diversity Website! The website is designed to promote a diverse legal profession by providing:
- Information on the programs and networks in place to assist individuals interested in preparing for law school.
- Information on the programs, networks and organizations in place to assist attorneys practicing law in Nebraska
- Information about networking and employment opportunities from firms, the court system, and organizations actively seeking minority applicants
- Information on how you can become involved in supporting a diverse legal profession by joining our Call to Action Initiative.
We hope this website will communicate a compelling message to attorneys and law school applicants to consider Nebraska as a destination. Enjoy!
2010 Charity Poker Tournament Scheduled for February 19th
The Nebraska Lawyers Foundation invites you to participate in the Second Annual Charity Poker Tournament and Casino Night, Friday February 19, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in Lincoln at the Ridnour Room in the Apothecary (140 N. 8th Street in the Haymarket). The event offers an exciting evening of music, poker and casino games while supporting the Nebraska Lawyers Foundation.
As part of its mission to promote a diverse legal profession, the proceeds from this event will fund the LSAT Prep Scholarship Program. The LSAT Prep Scholarship Program provides scholarships to individuals who demonstrate economic need and who are historically underrepresented in Nebraska’s legal profession. Register today!!!!!
Nebraska Minority Corporate Counsel Networking Events- Feb 19
The Nebraska Minority Corporate Counsel Program is hosting a joint networking event with the Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy on February 19th in Lincoln at the Nebraska State Bar Association (635 S. 14th Street). Please RSVP to Liz Neeley at Lneeley@nebar.com if you will be able to join us for appetizers, drinks and networking.
Please save the date! On May 21st, Kutak Rock will be hosting a NMCCP Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event for 2 ethics credits! Registration details to come.
Minority Justice Committee Releases Annual Progress Report
The Nebraska Minority Justice Committee is a joint effort of the Nebraska Supreme Court and the Nebraska State Bar Association, established to examine and address issues of racial and ethnic fairness in the court system. The Committee is pleased to release its annual Progress Report. The Report is available on-line at: 10481/files/2009 Progress Report Single Pages.pdf
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