Board of directors
Dina Nesheiwat
President
Dina Nesheiwat is the President and Founder of the Justice For All Institute™ (JFAI), a mission inspired by her upbringing as the youngest of five children raised by a widowed mother. Growing up with limited means, Dina learned the value of resilience and the importance of giving back to the community. With nearly 20 years of legal experience, she founded JFAI to create a supportive space for the underserved and wrongfully convicted, ensuring they have access to vital resources and free legal services.
Dina has dedicated countless hours to pro bono work, believing that everyone deserves a voice and the opportunity for justice. Her commitment has been repeatedly recognized by the Tennessee Supreme Court, which honored her as an Attorney For Justice, and for several consecutive years she has been recognized by SuperLawyers and a Rising Star Attorney.
Licensed to practice in Florida, Iowa, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, D.C., Dina is also admitted before several federal courts, including the United States Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, Middle District of Tennessee, Northern District of Iowa, Northern District of Texas, and the United States Supreme Court. For her, these achievements are meaningful not for the accolades but for the lives she can touch and uplift.
Raised in a family that prioritized service, Dina has always felt a strong calling to volunteer and support her community. In addition to her work at JFAI, she serves on the Board of Operation Rose, an organization dedicated to combating human trafficking, and on the Board of CPA Academy’s Criminal Justice Program. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Stetson University, her Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, and her LLM Masters in Law Degree from Cardozo School of Law in New York City.
Board of Directors
Jane Margaret Horton
Ms. Jane Horton is a respected and influential global leader for national security, humanitarian, and veterans. A fearless and relentless advocate, she successfully fosters bipartisan collaboration on legislation, policies, and programs to better the lives of veterans, service members, their families, and those across the globe.
Jane currently serves as a senior policy advisor in the United States Congress in Washington D.C. Previously, Jane was a senior advisor in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon. In this capacity, she advised on civilian and military personnel policy, military family policy, and international security affairs. She championed efforts to advance warfighter brain health and Gold Star family initiatives.
Some of Jane’s additional experiences include serving as a special assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, an advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Army, and the congressional and military liaison to the Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States. She currently serves on the board of directors of numerous non-profits and is a proud member of Georgetown University's US- Afghan Women's Council.
Diana Hutson
Diana Hutson, a distinguished investigative professional based in Nashville, Tennessee, is a seasoned expert in the realms of justice and public policy. Armed with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Justice and Public Policy, Diana channels her unwavering dedication into the meticulous pursuit of truth and justice in both civil and criminal defense investigations.
With a wealth of experience within the criminal justice landscape, Diana's illustrious career path has seen her navigate the intricate realms of corporate loss prevention and juvenile corrections, honing her skills and deepening her understanding of the nuances within the field.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Diana draws upon a decade-long tenure as an elementary school educator, infusing her work with a unique blend of empathy and understanding that sets her apart in her field. A perpetual seeker of knowledge, Diana's commitment to ongoing education has culminated in her attainment of expert status across multiple disciplines, enriching her ability to provide invaluable insights and support in the context of criminal and civil litigations.
Secretary
Marabeth Nicely
Marabeth Kennedy Nicely graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee, and earned her Juris Doctorate from Belmont University College of Law. While participating in clerkships for several judges, and working with various District Attorney General’s offices, Ms. Kennedy Nicely focused on a range of criminal matters, from DUI’s to homicides in both General Sessions and Circuit Court. Ms. Kennedy also has experience in both bench and jury criminal trials, as well as negotiating plea agreements. Ms. Kennedy Nicely has received several awards and certificates, including the The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 award for 2023, Sam Nailing Jr. award, as well as her Certificate specializing in criminal law.