John D. Cartier
About
John D. Cartier is a seasoned attorney with a diverse background in civil matters, government relations, and election law. He has provided his legal services through Cartier Law in Lincoln, NE, where he represented clients in discrimination claims and advised nonprofits on employment and compliance matters. John also served as General Counsel for For Our Future Action Fund, managing the in-house Legal Department and overseeing compliance with various regulations. As President of the Nebraska Cannabis Association, he promotes the growth of a regulated cannabis industry in Nebraska. John holds a J.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Practice Areas
Civil Law, Government Relations, Election Law, Nonprofit Compliance, Employment Law
Education
- Juris Doctor in Constitutional Law, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2017
- B.S. in Business Marketing, Concordia University, Nebraska, 2014
Admitted Jurisdictions
- Nebraska
Associations
- Board of Advisors, Students Learn Students Vote Coalition
- Superintendent’s Facility Advisory Committee Member, Lincoln Public Schools
- Board Member, Friends of the Ross
- Senate Majority Leader, 2009 Nevada Boys State
Industry Expertise
- Cannabis Industry
- Nonprofit Sector
- Election Administration and Policy
Clerkships
- Senior Certified Law Clerk, State of Nebraska
- Legislative Law Clerk, Heartland Strategy Group, LLC
- Law Clerk, State Senator Adam Morfeld
Career Highlights
- Managed the in-house Legal Department at For Our Future Action Fund
- President of the Nebraska Cannabis Association
- Director of Voting Rights at Civic Nebraska