Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Joe Nelson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Joe is currently serving as the President of Alaska Legal Services Corporation since May 2022. Prior to that, Joe was the Chairman of Sealaska, an Alaska Native Regional Corporation, where they oversaw activities in seafood, timber, and government services. Joe also held positions at Alaska Federation of Natives, serving as Co-Chair and Director, and at Outer Coast as a Board Trustee. Additionally, they worked as the Director at Spruce Root and Vice Chancellor at University of Alaska Southeast. Joe has further contributed to their community as the President of Alaska Postsecondary Access Network and as the Chairman of Yak-tat Kwaan, an Alaska Native Village Corporation. Earlier in their career, Joe worked as an Attorney at City and Borough of Juneau and Simpson Tillinghast.
Joe Nelson attended Loyola Law School, Los Angeles from 1998 to 2001, where they obtained a Doctor of Law (JD) degree. Prior to that, they studied at UCLA from 1996 to 1998, completing a Master of Arts (M.A.) in American Indian Studies. Joe also attended UCLA from 1993 to 1996, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government.
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Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) was established in 1967 as a private, nonprofit law firm. ALSC’s mission is to provide high quality civil legal services to low income and disadvantaged people and communities to protect their safety, their health and promote family stability. Through advocacy, education, collaboration and litigation ALSC empowers individuals, protects fundamental rights, strengthens communities, creates opportunities and achieves justice. In an average year, ALSC's 12 offices located across Alaska help approximately 7,000 low-income Alaskans living in over 200 communities to address critical civil legal issues directly affecting their families, homes, incomes, jobs and access to vital services such as health care and utilities. Legal guidance is provided by staff attorneys and Pro Bono volunteer lawyers who donate their time and expertise to further our efforts. Additionally, ALSC provides self-help resources to help individuals independently navigate the court system. Our legal experts publish information on a variety of issues, offer community legal education, and refer clients to other social services as needed. For more information about our services, or to contact your nearest ALSC office, please visit our website at www.alsc-law.org This page has been prepared by Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) for general information purposes only. The information on this LinkedIn page is not intended as a substitute for legal advice. Legal advice is dependent upon the specific circumstances of each situation. Accessing this LinkedIn page does not create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between ALSC and the user. For more specific information about your problem, you should contact an attorney. ALSC is not able to respond to requests for legal assistance made by e-mail or LinkedIn messages.