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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. 

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

Clerkships

  • Senior Certified Law Clerk, State of Nebraska
  • Legislative Law Clerk, Heartland Strategy Group, LLC
  • Law Clerk, State Senator Adam Morfeld

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

Practice Areas

Civil LitigationAdministrative LawCorporate LawCannabis LawEmployment & Labor Law
Sub-practice areas
Governmental Procedures, Compliance and Regulatory Matters

Admitted Jurisdictions

  • Nebraska

Education

  • Juris Doctor in Constitutional Law, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2017 
  • B.S. in Business Marketing, Concordia University, Nebraska, 2014 

Languages

  • English

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