Overview
Jennifer Nicole has been providing litigation and strategy advice to Gunster's clients for more than 20 years. Jennifer has experience in many areas of complex commercial litigation, including trademark and copyright litigation, unfair competition claims, real property litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, and other business litigation. She has represented both individuals and businesses.
Jennifer has taken and defended hundreds of depositions and argued before both federal and state judges on all types of issues. Jennifer has tried both jury and non-jury cases in both state and federal courts in Florida, ranging from several days to a month.
Jennifer has also been active in her community and is formerly the chairperson of the Broward County Housing Authority. Jennifer has also served on the board of directors for Hands Across Broward and the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale. In addition, she was involved in the creation of the FLITE Center, focused on assisting foster children with the transition to independent living.
News & Insights
- “Trademark Disputes: Initial Impressions May Matter,” Broward County Bar Association Barrister, March 2018
- Dolphin-Safe Labeling: Are the Dolphins Finally Safe? Virginia Environmental Law Journal, Volume 15:4, Fall 1996
Speaking Engagements
Involvement
Professional Associations & Memberships
- National Association of Professional Women
- Leadership Broward Class XXXI
- HUE Day Committee, Co-Chair
- Broward County Bar Association
Civic & Community Service
- Broward County Housing Authority
- Chairperson, 2013-16
- Commissioner, 2011-16
- Hands on Broward, Board Member, 2012-14
- Junior League of Fort Lauderdale, 2003-14 (active), Sustainer (present)
- Fund development Research Chair, 2013-14
- Community Vice President, 2008-09
- Finance Vice President, 2007-08
- Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Organization, Fort Lauderdale
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1997
- University of Miami, B.S., 1994
Admissions
- Florida, 1997
- U.S. District Court
- Southern District of Florida
- Northern District of Florida
- Middle District of Florida
- Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal