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NE MCLE
NE #272198; 5.5 hours CLE Ethics Hours. (Regular/Traditional)
NE #272199; 5.5 hours CLE Ethics Hours. (Distance Learning)
IA MCLE
IA #428229; 5.5 hours CLE Hours, including 4.5
Diversity hours, 1.0 Wellness hours. (Standard/Live)
IA #428230: 5.5 hours CLE Hours, including 4.5 Diversity hours, 1.0 Wellness hours. (Live Webcast)
Webcasts are conducted via the GoToWebinar platform.
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Registration Fees
$385.00 – Regular Registration
$275.00
– NSBA Sustaining Member
$137.50 – NSBA Sustaining Member Junior Actives
Free – Law students
**Non-attorney rate:
We welcome non-attorney paralegals, law firm staff, and others who are interested in this topic to
join us virtually
at the rate of $25.00/hour. If you are interested, please email CLE Assistant Lisa at lhenrichs@nebar.com.
The 2025 Legal Diversity Summit brings together attorneys, advocates, and thought leaders to explore how the legal profession can better serve and reflect the diverse communities it touches. Through a series of engaging and educational sessions, attendees will gain foundational knowledge of immigration law, stay current on LGBTQ+ legislative developments, and examine the evolving role of DEI in legal spaces. The Summit also centers wellness and lived experience, offering tools for resilience and allyship, and challenging participants to create more inclusive, ethical, and supportive environments within the profession and beyond.
After the CLE: Please join our program presenters and section members for a reception, where drinks and food will be provided courtesy of the Diversity Section!
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Immigration 101
Astrid Munn, Immigrant Legal Center
This session will provide a primer on immigration law and cover basic terminology and visas, including the various categories, eligibility requirements, and application processes; lawful permanent resident status; naturalization; and more. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
LGBTQ+ Legislation Update
Joni Watke, Watke, Polk & Sena, LLP
This session will provide a timely overview of recent legislative developments affecting the LGBTQ+ community at the state and federal levels. We will address legal trends, key court decisions, and the practical implications for attorneys advising individuals, families, schools, and businesses. |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
DEI - More Than Just Three Letters
Hang Tat, Douglas County District Court
Given the minefield that is DEI in present society, this will serve as a reminder/refresher of what DEI includes, what it has accomplished, and what remains to be done, with a focus on DEI in the legal community for both attorneys and litigants. |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch Break and Section Meeting |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Rooted and Resilient: A Wellness Approach for Inclusive Legal Practice
Shawntal Mallory, Nebraska Legal Diversity Council
This session will examine the intersection of professional well-being and identity for lawyers of color and those from other historically underrepresented groups within the legal field. This interactive facilitation will address the systemic and cultural factors that contribute to elevated stress, burnout, and isolation, and will offer evidence-based strategies for promoting mental health, resilience, balance, and sustainable self-care. Attendees will gain insight into the importance of wellness as a component of professional competence and ethical legal practice. |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Navigating Immigration Terminology with Care and Accuracy
Astrid Munn, Immigrant Legal Center
This session will provide a deeper review of immigration terminology and the importance of understanding and utilizing the correct terms when talking about immigrants, refugees, and undocumented individuals. |
| 2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Why It Matters: Lived Experiences, Allyship, and the Power of Showing Up
Alejandra Ayotitla, Pesek Law LLC
Rose Godinez, Godinez Richters Law and Consulting LLC
Melissa Figueroa, City of Norfolk
Moderator: Joy Kathurima, ACLU of Nebraska
Understanding the personal, lived experiences of colleagues and community members is essential to building truly inclusive workplaces and legal systems. In this candid panel discussion, speakers will share personal stories and insights about navigating the profession with diverse identities. Together, we’ll explore what meaningful support and allyship look like in practice, why it matters beyond the policy level, and how we can all show up for one another both inside and outside the courtroom. |
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