In their own words: Christal Sheppard From the In their own words: Judges, lawyers, professors discuss diversity in Nebraska's legal community series Lincoln Journal Star Jul 17, 2022 Jul 17, 2022 Updated Apr 25, 2024 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Adjunct UNL Professor Christal Sheppard poses for a portrait at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Law library. 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