Nicole was born and raised in Southwest Missouri. She attended Missouri State University and obtained her degree in Political Science. She obtained her law degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia with a certification in Dispute Resolution. She has been a practicing attorney in the State of Missouri since 2005 and she is licensed in the State of Missouri and the Western District of Missouri Federal Court. Nicole is also involved in expanding her legal knowledge and in the community as a Member of the following organizations:

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- Missouri Bar Association

- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

- Christian County Bar Association

- Association of Missouri Mediators

- American Bankruptcy Institute

- National Organization of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

- Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers Association

- Trout Unlimited

- Missouri Off-Road Cyclists

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Nicole enjoys camping, kayaking, road cycling, mountain biking, fly fishing, shooting, hiking, traveling in her teardrop camper, and spending time with family and friends.