In the energy industry, Nicole works closely with clients on a variety of operational issues and legal disputes arising from oil and gas exploration and production and hydrocarbon transportation and storage. Nicole also litigates breach of warranty claims, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex disputes governed by the UCC. Additionally, her experience includes handling claims involving hydrocarbon trading, trespass, seismic data, personal injury, theft, and environmental issues.

Nicole’s mass tort experience includes litigating against individual plaintiffs, state and county governments, and private corporations. Nicole has successfully litigated these disputes in courts around the country, working to manage large defense groups, take extensive discovery against high profile witnesses, argue high stakes motions, and work up cases for trial where she has served on the trial team.

As a commercial litigator, Nicole has experience developing cases from inception to appeal, but also understands that a client’s business goal is often the most important consideration. Working with clients to develop a litigation strategy that best suits their business needs, Nicole has resolved cases prior to or in the early stages of litigation, as well as obtained favorable rulings from appellate courts in cases where early resolution could have allowed for unfavorable precedent or inspired additional plaintiffs at a large cost to the client. Nicole is known for her strategic thinking, creativity, and client service—all of which drive her approach to effective problem solving.

Prior to law school, Nicole served as a Teach for America Corps Member and taught high school English. She remains active in pro bono and volunteer work involving civil rights, education, and the mentoring of young women. Nicole serves on the boards of the Anti-Defamation League; Girls, Inc. of Greater Houston; and Moonshots for Unicorns, and is active in both state and local bar associations, where she has served in numerous leadership roles.  Nicole is also a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, Houston Bar Foundation, and Houston Young Lawyers Foundation.