Florida NELA is a separate organization from National NELA, but is associated as an affiliate state chapter. Florida NELA supports and encourages its members to join National NELA so that members can enjoy the benefits of both organizations.

NELA, the National Employment Lawyers Association, was founded in 1985 and is the country's only professional organization that is exclusively comprised of lawyers who represent employees.

NELA membership provides you with national networking opportunities; the opportunity to attend nationally acclaimed seminars held throughout the country; access to NELA's vast brief and expert witness banks; NELA's quarterly publication containing substantive articles, news reports, pleadings, member verdict and settlement information, and the opportunity to subscribe to NELANet, a restricted electronic network for national members.