After graduation from Yale Law School in 1993, Cammie Nichols went back to her home state of New Mexico, where she has practiced criminal defense and Plaintiffs’ civil rights law since. In recent years, her practice has become solely dedicated to civil rights cases, and especially cases involving sexual abuse of vulnerable individuals by persons who are entrusted with their care and welfare. She is a partner in her firm and enjoys working with everyone there. They all make a great team, working hard to help their clients in the quest for justice.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, University of New Mexico 1990

Juris Doctorate, Yale Law School 1993

DISTINCTIONS AND HONORS

2003 Regional "Warrior of the Year", Trial Lawyer's College

2011 ACLU "Cooperating Attorney of the Year" award for her work on Buck v. City of Albuquerque

BAR ADMISSIONS

State Bar of New Mexico

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Adjunct Professor, UNM School of Law - 2008 to present