Nicholas A. Simpson

Nicholas A. Simpson is an associate in the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on counseling employers on labor and employment issues and defending labor and employment litigation.

In addition to his litigation practice, Nicholas also assists clients with workplace diversity and inclusion related issues, including conducting climate surveys and internal investigations, analyzing employee related data and policies, and conducting trainings on unconscious bias, generational diversity and creating inclusive cultures. He also assists with managing internal and external communications in response to diversity and inclusion related matters. While attending law school, Nicholas participated in the Black Law Student Association (BLSA) Mock Trial Team.

In 2016, he competed in the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition where his team placed first overall in both the National and Regional competition. He also worked as a legal extern for both the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board and for the Honorable Amy St. Eve, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Nicholas is a Corporate Board Member of Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) and an Associate Board Member of Gilda's Club Chicago.