The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) advocates for employee rights and workplace fairness while promoting the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and judicial integrity. NELA is dedicated to promoting the interests of individual employees and assisting the lawyers who represent them. NELA encourages the professional advancement of its members through publications, technical support, and educational programs. Exclusive membership benefits include access to NELANet, our website and members-only conferences, as well as NELA’s Brief Bank, Defendant Employer Clearinghouse, Expert Witness Bank, and other member services. Our quarterly magazine, The Employee Advocate, features recent developments in the law, updates on legislative activities, member victories, practice tips, and articles of interest to the plaintiff employment practitioner.