About Me -Law Office of Nicolle Nelson

About Nicolle Nelson

Professional Experience

Law Office of Nicolle Nelson

Santa Cruz, California 2022- present

Areas of practice: estate planning, wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney and advance directives, trust administration and probate.

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.

Employment Law Attorney at Paul, Hastings LLP

Los Angeles and San Francisco Office, 1989 – 1999

Responsible for all stages of litigation, from case management, client communications, preparing motions, appellate briefs, to depositions. Counseled employers on various employment laws and policies. Drafted employment manuals, policies, employment contracts, settlement and severance agreements. Represented large employers such as Disney, Keebler and Bank of America, as well as smaller employers.

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 – present

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 since 2022
Women Lawyers of Santa Cruz County, Member since 2021

Personal Interests

Nicki Nelson has two adult children. Nicki enjoys hiking, camping, and painting.

Education

JD, University of Texas School of Law, 1989, with honors BA
History, University of Texas, 1985, magna cum laude