About Nicolle Nelson
Professional Experience
Law Office of Lucille Des Jardins Santa Cruz, California, 2019 – 2021 Areas of practice: estate planning, wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney and advance directives, elder law, conservatorships and guardianships, trust administration and probate.
Professional Non-Legal Experience
Monarch Media – Project Manager and Design Team Lead 2009 – 2019 Scott Design – Project Manager 2004 – 2008
Volunteer Experience
Senior Legal Services – Volunteer Attorney 2019, Board Member 2020 Mayview Community Health Care Center, Palo Alto, Board Member 1997 – 2002 Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles 1992 – 1994
Memberships and Affiliations
- State Bar of California, Member, SB# 144115
- Senior Legal Services, President of the Board of Directors since 2022
- Santa Cruz County Bar Association, Board Member
- Women Lawyers of Santa Cruz County, Member
Personal Interests
Nicki Nelson has two adult children. Nicki enjoys hiking, camping, and encaustic wax painting.
Education
JD, University of Texas School of Law, 1989, with honors BA, History, University of Texas, 1985, magna cum laude