Episode 121: Alison R. Nelson

Alison R. Nelson is the Director of DEI Strategies & Inclusion for Ford Motor Company. She fearlessly advocates for DEI in law and in corporate America. Listen to her journey and what she had to experience going into law as a woman of color. The opportunities just weren't the same. Black lawyers had to create their own law firms while white lawyers had the old boy network or legacy work. Times are definitely changing for the better and law firms are starting to see the importance of DEI. Join MC Sungaila as she talks to Alison R. Nelson about why representation matters and why people shouldn't stop fighting for diversity. Also, learn more about the Ford Law Career Academy and how Alison is fighting for a broader approach to law school. Listen to her story today!