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Nelson A. Diaz

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Consultant at Nad Consulting LLC
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Nelson A. Diaz is a trailblazing attorney, author, and consultant with expertise in mediation, arbitration, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. A Temple University Law graduate, he was the first Latino judge in Pennsylvanias history and served as General Counsel for the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. People often describe him as a dedicated leader and pioneer.

His autobiography, "Not from Here and Not from There, " chronicles his personal story of growing up in public housing in Harlem as part of the Puerto Rican migration. He is a lifelong advocate for civil rights, founding non-profits for housing and business inclusion and championing community development and fair housing throughout his career.

He was the first Latino judge in Pennsylvania history and the youngest elected to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas at the time.

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Experience
48 Years
Current Role
Consultant
Job Level
Senior
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Diversity & Inclusion
His career is dedicated to DEI, from founding minority law student groups to advocating for diversity on corporate boards and receiving the Justice Sotomayor Diversity Award.
Hispanic Advocacy
A nationally recognized Hispanic leader, his autobiography details the Puerto Rican migration experience, and he has founded and led numerous Hispanic community organizations.
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Career

Work history

1-2020
Consultant
Nad Consulting LLC
1-2018
Principal, AuthorMediator and Arbitration services
Nad Consulting LLC
1-2016
Vice Chairman
HISPANICS IN ENERGY
6-2011 - 9-2020
Sales Advocate
Dilworth Paxson LLP
4-2009 - 8-2023
Director
PECO
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Nelson A. Diaz – Attorney Profile. Featured in Dilworth Paxson LLP
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Education
1969 - 1972
JD
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
1965 - 1969
AAS. 67. BS 69
St. John's University
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