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.

1. Information on the programs, networks and organizations in place to assist attorneys practicing law in Nebraska.
2. Information about networking and employment opportunities from firms, the court system, and organizations actively seeking minority applicants.
3. Information on how you can become involved in supporting a diverse legal profession by joining our Call to Action Initiative.  

NATIONAL CONSORTIUM ON RACIAL AND ETHNIC FAIRNESS IN THE COURTS

Nebraska will be hosting the 24^th Annual Conference of the National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts on May 9-12, 2012 in Omaha at the Hilton Hotel. Recognizing the ever-changing landscape and the increasing challenges that face justice systems committed to achieving the promise of “equality before the law”, the National Consortium brings together though leaders and delegates of state justice systems from around the country to share their collective knowledge about best practices within their court systems for achieving fairness and access to justice for all. The National Consortium invites conference attendees to promote the work of institutional change locally by applying the lessons learned and tools acquired through this national exchange of engaging ideas, practical strategies, and concrete solutions. The conference offers a fantastic agenda filled with nationally renowned speakers on a broad range of topics related to: addressing language barriers, enhancing diversity and cultural competence, addressing racial disparities, and building the capacity to effect change.

The program has been accredited for 13.5 ethics credits in Nebraska. Thanks to the generosity of our conference sponsors we are able to offer the conference at a rate of $225 for attorneys and judges (which includes meals and is less than $20 per credit hour) and $100 for other justice system professionals (one day options are also available). Registration is also available online on the Nebraska State Bar Association’s website: https://m360.nebar.com/event.aspx?eventID=42201 or click here for a PDF of the Registration Form and Conference details.

 In addition to exceptional programming, the conference will be offering several social/cultural events including an evening reception at the Durham Museum on May 11^th. Originally designed as Omaha’s “Union Station” in the 1930s, the Durham is one of finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the United States. The Museum offers a fascinating look at the history of the region and a broad-range of traveling exhibits.  We have also taken advantage of the opportunity to combine our conference with the State of Nebraska’s Annual Chief Standing Bear Celebration on May 12, which celebrates the life of Ponca Chief Standing Bear and the 133rd anniversary of the landmark Standing Bear v Crook Decision, which declared Native Americans people under the law.