Nicole is an Associate Attorney at Lepera + Associates, bringing a strong foundation rooted in her Honolulu, Hawai’i upbringing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Chaminade University of Honolulu and earned her Juris Doctor with a specialized certificate in Public Interest Law from the University of San Francisco School of Law. During law school, Nicole demonstrated her leadership abilities as President of the Pilipino American Law Society and Mentor Co-Chair for the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association. 

Beyond her legal practice, Nicole is a competitive powerlifter and currently holds the Hawai’i state squat record in her weight class. Her personal interests include film photography, coffee, and sports. She also loves spending time with her partner, friends, her dog, Bailey, and cats, Fritto and Misto. Lastly, Nicole loves spending time at the beach and travels when she can.