Nicole E. Nance - Chicago, IL
Attorney at Tomlinson & Shapiro, P.C.
Lawyers in Chicago, IL
5440 N. Cumberland Avenue Suite 111 Chicago, IL 60656
Updated: 09/25/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Education
Legal Education
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Columbia Law School, New York, New York, 2019
Juris Doctor
Non Legal Education
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Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 2014
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude
Major: English Literature
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Illinois
Other Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association (Member)
- Chicago Bar Association (Member)
Contact
5440 N. Cumberland Avenue
Suite 111
Chicago, IL 60656
Phone Number: 312-715-8770
Fax Number: 866-625-7089
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.tomlinsonshapiro.com
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