Team profile

Nyla Jalali

Legal Assistant

  • Junior, Creighton University
  • Major: Philosophy and Political Science
  • Creighton University: Dean’s Honor List Recipient

Nyla Jalali serves as a Legal Assistant at 402Legal, where she supports the firm's daily operations, client coordination, and legal casework. Nyla joined the firm as a Legal Intern in February 2026 and quickly advanced to the role of Legal Assistant through her dedication, professionalism, and strong work ethic. In her current position, she handles primary client communications, coordinates intake procedures, completes application forms, evaluates client documentation, and compiles comprehensive application packages to help ensure matters are handled efficiently and effectively.

Currently a junior at Creighton University pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Political Science, Nyla has consistently maintained Dean’s Honor List standing. She applies her strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and passion for communication to both her studies and her work at the firm.

Her core values are grounded in service and equity. Demonstrating her ongoing commitment to community empowerment, Nyla volunteers weekly teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to immigrant families and their children, working directly to promote social integration and accessible education.

Looking ahead, Nyla plans to attend law school upon completing her undergraduate degree to earn a Juris Doctor. She aspires to practice law with a continued focus on advocacy, expanding access to justice, and serving diverse communities.