Nicole represents clients in health care litigation and enforcement matters across a variety of areas including government investigations, white collar defense, and complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.  Her practice focuses on defending clients, including health care companies and providers, health plans, Medicare Advantage plans, laboratories, and government contractors against alleged violations of the False Claims Act (FCA) and similar state laws.  In addition, Nicole represents clients in investigations and litigation involving consumer protection issues.  Nicole also defends business executives and professionals in corporate investigations and government enforcement actions.     

Nicole has guided clients through all stages of litigation and government investigations, including investigations by the US Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and state Offices of the Attorney General.  Nicole is experienced in leading internal investigations, litigating FCA lawsuits, managing large data matters through discovery, and advising clients on regulatory and compliance requirements and risk assessments.    

Nicole has an active pro bono practice, with a particular focus on representing asylum-seekers and victims of domestic violence.  In recognition of her pro bono work, Nicole received the 2022 Richard Mintz Pro Bono Award, an annual award presented by the firm’s Pro Bono Committee to attorneys who demonstrates leadership and commitment in the area of pro bono.

Prior to joining Mintz, Nicole worked as a legal extern in the National Security Division, Counterterrorism Section of the US Department of Justice.  While in law school, Nicole was a member of The George Washington International Law Review.  Nicole also served as a writing fellow and as a vice president of the Student Bar Association.