The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and National Institute for Workers’ Rights (NIWR) seek a creative, self-aware, and empathetic leader to guide the organizations in building on our strategic plan and goals, expanding our resources and membership, and championing a culture of equity, inclusion, and cultural and racial literacy.
Who We Are
The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), a 501(c)(6) organization, is the largest professional organization in the United States whose members are lawyers who either exclusively or primarily represent workers in cases involving employment and traditional civil rights issues, race discrimination, sexual harassment, wage theft, employee benefits, and other employment-related matters. Founded in 1985, NELA and its circuit, state, and local Affiliates have more than 3,000 members nationwide. In carrying out our mission to empower workers’ rights attorneys, NELA provides exceptional opportunities for professional development through continuing legal education programs, networking, publications, and technical support. NELA advocates for workers’ rights through partnerships with our Affiliates and coalition partners, and by participating as amicus curiae in briefs to voice the interests and perspectives of workers in significant employment cases filed in the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, U.S. District Courts, and before government agencies. NELA advocates before … Read More