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Biography
Nicole Nance joined Tomlinson & Shapiro, P.C. in 2026. She counsels clients on protecting intellectual property rights including copyright and trademark prosecution and enforcement, domain name disputes, licensing and co-existence agreements, portfolio management and providing support on litigation matters. Nicole also advises clients on business matters including forming entities, drafting and reviewing contracts, and protecting trade secrets.
Prior to joining Tomlinson & Shapiro, P.C., Nicole practiced intellectual property law in Chicago and New York with further experience in commercial litigation. Her work involved trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, counterfeiting, insurance coverage, contracts, worker’s compensation, and product liability.
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Illinois
Education
- Columbia Law School, New York, New York
- Juris Doctor - 2019
- Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2014
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: English Literature
Professional Associations
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- Chicago Bar Association, Member

