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Empowering Workers' Rights Attorneys
rights attorneys and
help level the playing
field for workers.
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If you believe that you have been treated illegally by your employer, our Find A Lawyer Directory can help you locate a NELA Member in your area.
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NELA provides plaintiffs' employment lawyers with professional development opportunities through networking, educational programs, and more.
Fighting For Workers
NELA is at the forefront of efforts to advance equality and justice in the American workplace through federal legislation and public policy.
Who We Are
NELA’s mission is to empower workers’ rights attorneys through legal training, promoting a fair judiciary, and advocating for laws and policies that level the playing field for workers.
Our Vision
We aspire to a future in which all workers are treated with dignity and respect; workplaces are equitable, diverse, and inclusive; and the well-being of workers is a priority in business practices.
Events
Join us at our Annual Convention & Bi-Annual Seminars
E-Discovery & ESI
April 1-2, 2022
Chicago, IL
NELA Annual Convention
June 30-July 3, 2022
San Francisco, CA
NELA Trial Boot Camp
October 27–29, 2022
Washington, DC
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The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) thanks Justice Stephen Breyer for his nearly 30 years of service on the U.S. Supreme Court. He will leave a legacy of opinions in support of LGBTQ+ rights, health care, women’s rights, and civil liberties – issues that affect working people from all walks of life. As we honor Breyer’s legacy, NELA also celebrates this opportunity for President Biden to keep his commitment to appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court. The Biden administration has acted on its promise to diversify the federal bench, which is far stronger, fairer and more reflective of […]
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