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Summary
Passionate about finding creative business solutions, Nicole values the collaborative nature of real estate transactions.
Nicole represents real estate clients from across the country in complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, sale-leasebacks, and leasing matters. She frequently serves as lead counsel on large-scale portfolio deals exceeding $100 million.
Nicole’s practice spans commercial, tribal, and energy sectors, advising on fee-to-trust transitions, land swaps, federal housing and EDA grant-related due diligence, and curatives for large-scale wind and solar projects across private, state, federal, and tribal lands. She is highly experienced in negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, restrictive covenants, and other real estate documentation. She also counsels energy developers on project development in Arizona, addressing curatives and negotiating agreements under state, federal, and tribal law.
In addition, Nicole provides outside general counsel services to tribal entities and boards, advising on commercial, real estate, labor and employment, gaming, and general tribal law matters in state, tribal, and federal forums nationwide
Born and raised in Arizona, Nicole’s roots run deep, tracing her family’s history back to four to five generations. This heritage gives her a unique perspective and a strong connection to the communities she serves.
Awards
- Honoree, Chambers USA, Up-and-Coming, Real Estate, Arizona (2025)
- Phoenix Magazine Top Lawyer, Real Estate Law and Tribal Law (2022 – 2024)
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Education
- Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (2011)
- J.D.
- Arizona State University (2002)
- B.S.
Admissions
- State - Arizona
- Federal - Arizona District Court
- Other - Navajo Nation
- Other - Swinomish Nation
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Speeches and Publications
Presentations
- Legality of Sports Gambling: Betting on the Future, Pima County Bar Association CLE Webinar
- ESG Today, Association of Corporate Counsel
News
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Professional Affiliations
- Ahwatukee Custom Estates Association Board
- President
- Arizona Women Lawyers Association
- Member
- Judicial Appointments Committee Vice-Chair
- Former Committee Chair
- Ladder Down Leadership Institute
- Professional Anti-Harassment and Ethics Trainer within Indian Country 2019 - Present
- Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court
Community Involvement
- Playing It Forward
- Founder and CEO
- Truth Track Tribe
- Coach