Awards & Honors
Awards & Honors
Nicole has received numerous honors for her leadership and professional excellence.
Rising Star, Super Lawyers (2016-2026)
Top 50 Veteran Business Leaders of Influence Honoree, San Diego Business Journal (2023)
Women of Influence in Law Honoree, San Diego Business Journal (2023)
40 Under 40, SD Metro Magazine (2023)
Adjunct Professor of the Year, Thomas Jefferson School of Law (2020)
Alumna of the Year, Thomas Jefferson School of Law (2019)
Women Resiliency Award, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (2015)
Trailblazer Award, California Department of Veteran Affairs (2016)
President Pro Bono Service Award, California State Bar (2015)
San Diego Military Hero Award, Channel 10 and Coleman University (2014)
Powerhouse Patriot Award (2014)
VIP Women of the Year, National Association of Professional Women
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2013)
Veterans Clinic Alumni Scholarship (2012)
Superb 10.0 Avvo Rating, Top Attorney in Estate Planning
Veteran of the Year, American Combat Veterans of War (2014)