Trevor M. Nichols

Senior Associate CincinnatiCovington

Summary

Trevor focuses his practice on defending employers in litigation. He has extensive experience litigating discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, whistleblower, noncompete, nonsolicit, and trade secret claims.

Trevor’s experience also covers defending employers before administrative agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and Kentucky Commission on Human Rights.

Outside defending clients in the courtroom, Trevor often provides advice and counseling in real time, works with employers on developing employment policies, trains employers on compliance and legal developments, and conducts investigations.

In addition, Trevor serves on the Southern Ohio Regional Advisory Board for Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana (OKI). As a board member, Trevor supports regional efforts to advance the organization’s mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses while deepening community engagement across the region.

Trevor earned his J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law and his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Kentucky.

Awards

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch,” Criminal Defense: General Practice (2023 – present),  Labor and Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment (2026)

  • Honoree, Kentucky Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Civil Litigation (2022)

All Service Areas

Education

  • University of Kentucky College of Law (2018)

    Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Law, Executive Development Editor

  • University of Kentucky (2015)

    cum laude
    B.A. – Psychology

Admissions

  • State - Ohio
  • State - Kentucky
  • Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • Federal - Ohio Southern District Court
  • Federal - Ohio Northern District Court
  • Federal - Kentucky Eastern District Court
  • Federal - Kentucky Western District Court

Professional Affiliations

  • Kentucky Bar Association

    Member

Community Involvement

  • Cincy LEAD

    Class 5

  • Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana

    Board Member