Nicole Sims
About Nicole Sims
Nicole Sims is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Nicole Sims is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Burr & Forman LLP
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Nashville, TN
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