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John D. Cartier

Nebraska
(954) 319-9832

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