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Meet Your Candidates: NELA 2024 Board Election - Vote by May 1, 2024!

During the month of April, all Regular NELA members whose dues are current as of April 1 have the opportunity to cast their ballots for the leadership of NELA. Please take a few minutes to learn more about each of your colleagues below and don’t forget to vote by May 1!

In supporting your colleagues and spreading the word about the Election, please review the NELA Board Election & Campaigning Policies and Rules. Questions about the Policies and Rules may be directed to Jeffrey A. Mittman, NELA’s Executive Director.

NELA congratulates and thanks all of the candidates taking part in the 2024 Board Election for their achievements in employee rights advocacy and their commitment to NELA as an organization.

Jamie S. Franklin (Illinois)

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Toni Jaramilla (California)

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Christina Le (California)

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Ben Lebsack (Colorado)

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Shelby Leighton (Washington, DC)

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Heather Leonard (Alabama)

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Mahir Nisar (New York)

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Jessica Scales (Missouri)

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Jeffrey Young (Maine)

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About The Board Elections

There are four vacancies on the Board of the National Employment Lawyers Association that will be filled by eligible voters—please remember to cast your ballot by May 1, 2024. Regular members in good standing as of April 1, 2024 are eligible to vote. Associate, Paralegal, and Law Student members are not eligible to vote for NELA’s Board.

If you have questions regarding how to vote, please contact Jeffrey A. Mittman at jmittman@nelahq.org. Thank you for participating in the 2024 Board Election!

Your Current NELA Board (in alphabetical order):