Nicolette is an Associate Attorney in the Cleveland office. Her practice focuses on handling high stakes, sensitive matters, with an emphasis in complex criminal and civil litigation. She earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Cleveland State University College of Law. Nicolette was named to the Dean’s List nearly every semester and earned CALI awards for the highest grade in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Cybercrime, Post-Conviction Remedies, Criminal Felony Sentencing, and in her Pardon, Clemency, and Expungement Clinic.

While in law school, Nicolette was the Symposium Editor for the Global Business Law Review Journal, the founder and president of an organization for reproductive justice, worked as a research assistant for admissions, and was a member of the mock trial team. She also gained experience as a law clerk at a nonprofit as well as at the Public Defender’s Office.

Prior to law school, Nicolette obtained her master’s degree in global communications from the American University of Paris. She also has experience working in the financial aspects of healthcare and for a financial planning company.

Education

Cleveland State University of Law (J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 2024)
The American University of Paris (M.A., Global Communications, 2019)
Cleveland State University (B.A., Psychology, 2016)
Lorain County Community College (A.A., 2014)

Admissions

Ohio

Professional Associations and Memberships

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association – Women in Law Committee

Accolades/Awards/Certifications/Recognitions/Boards

Board of Directors for the Juvenile Justice Coalition of Ohio
CALI Excellence for the Future High A Awards: Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Cybercrime, Post-Conviction Remedies, Criminal Felony Sentencing, and the Pardon, Clemency, and Expungement Clinic
Cleveland State University College of Law Community Service Award (2023, 2024)

Community Service

3R’s Volunteer
Mock Trial Competition Judge for High Schoolers through CMBA
X Freedom Studios Volunteer (Ohio Exoneree Home)
Reproductive Freedom for All Volunteer