Nichole M. Plagens

Nichole M. Plagens is an associate in the employment and labor law group. Nichole focuses her practice on the efficient and effective resolution of employment disputes. She concentrates on the defense of employers in employment litigation with experience defending against pre and post-suit claims brought pursuant to Title VII, ADA as amended, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and the TCHRA. Nichole frequently prosecutes claims for breach of covenants not to compete and she represents clients regarding confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements.

Nichole has experience in claim investigation, preparing and defending witnesses for depositions, drafting legal motions, discovery requests, and responses, negotiating settlements and other substantive pleadings. She also provides advice and counsel to assist clients in minimizing the risk of litigation.

Nichole received her J.D. from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. While in law school, she was selected as CLE Editor for the SMU Law Review Association and participated in the ABA Labor & Employment Trial Advocacy Team and the AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition. Prior to law school, Nichole earned a B.A. in political philosophy, graduating magna cum laude from the University of Dallas.