About

Nicole Byrd

Attorney, Researcher, and Writer

About

Nicole holds a Juris Doctor from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Studies from Louisiana State University. Nicole is passionate about promoting gender equality in the legal field.

Nicole is an attorney in Northern Virginia where she specializes in civil and appellate litigation.

Even before sitting for the bar exam, Nicole was pursuing her interests. She principally wrote a response brief before the Fourth Circuit, later sitting at counsel table the same day she was sworn in, and had an article published on gender inequality in the legal field.

Throughout law school and into her practice, Nicole has continued researching gender inequality and women’s historical role in the legal field. Now, she hopes to share the information.

The goal of Ladies and the Law is to provide interesting and insightful information to help the legal field become welcoming to all. Whether you find the information interesting and continue to read, decide to share, or be inspired to pursue further action, Nicole is happy to help however she can.

PUBLICATIONS

Glass Ceiling or Concrete Wall? Removing the Barriers to Gender Equality in the Legal Field through Statutory Remedies, 32 Geo. Mason U. C.R.L.J. 35 (2021).

Get in touch

Nicole is always open to new ideas. If you want to chat about the law generally, personal experiences, upcoming cases, interesting historical facts, or anything else, don’t hesitate in reaching out!