Summary
Nicole is a Conflicts Attorney in Taft’s Chicago office. She identifies and resolves ethical and business conflicts for the firm’s new clients and matters and also assists in conflict clearance and client and matter intake for lateral attorneys.
Prior to joining the firm, Nicole was a Conflicts Attorney at Lathrop GPM. In addition to her conflicts experience, she also worked for Legal Aid of Western Missouri and was a federal public defender consultant for Regional Habeas Council, 8th Circuit, Kansas City, Missouri.
Nicole earned her J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While in law school, Nicole served as Secretary of the Family Law Society, was a member of the Black Law Student Association, and was an Inter-American Moot Court participant.
Nicole is licensed to practice in Missouri only.
Education
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law (2017)
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2014)
B.A. – English
Admissions
- State - Missouri
- Federal - Missouri Western District Court
Professional Affiliations
- Black Female Attorney Network
Member
- Jackson County Bar Association
Member
Community Involvement
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Board Member