NELC Awards
The NELC Awards recognize individuals in the field of management side labor and employment law who have demonstrated excellence in their profession, community involvement, and a commitment to the National Employment Law Council and its mission.
In-House Career Accelerator Program (ICAP)
The In-House Career Accelerator Program (ICAP) assists new in-house counsel in transitioning to, and building, a successful career within a corporate law department. ICAP is open to NELC members with four or fewer years of in-house experience who are committed to enriching ethnic and racial diversity in the field of management-side labor and employment law.
NELC Academy
The NELC Academy is a professional development program for early-career attorneys with less than four years of management-side labor and employment law experience. It offers advanced skills training, national networking, mentoring by top L&E lawyers, and exposure to in-house and firm leaders across the country.
Perfect Pitch
NELC Perfect Pitch gives senior associates and junior partners a chance to showcase their skills and refine their business development approach. Participants pitch L&E services to a panel of in-house counsel and receive real-time feedback—gaining visibility, sharpening their message, and connecting with top decision-makers.
Rafael Medina Scholarship
Established in memory of longtime NELC leader and McDonald’s Managing Counsel Rafael Medina, this scholarship provides financial assistance for in-house counsel to attend NELC’s Annual Conference.
Rafael was a tireless champion of diverse attorneys and a mentor to many. This scholarship helps continue his legacy by expanding access to the NELC community he helped shape—and ensuring the next generation of in-house counsel can learn, grow, and lead.