Nicole M. Bacon has decades of experience managing a diverse nationwide practice representing and counseling a wide variety of entities receiving federal grants including community-based organizations, institutions of higher educations, as well as state and local government entities.

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Nicole’s litigation practice includes a wide range of issues before State and Federal Courts and administrative bodies.  Litigation matters include cost disallowances, grant terminations, grant bid protests, Medicaid payment enforcement, and False Claims Act defense.

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In addition to litigation services, Nicole offers her clients specialized guidance in compliance with federal grant law, including specific programmatic requirements as well as the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements of Federal Awards. In addition, she counsels clients on requirements related to federally supported property and construction projects.  She drafts and negotiates a variety of subrecipient and contractor agreements to assist her clients in complying with the federal requirements so they can better serve their communities.

Prior to entering private practice Nicole worked as a legal aid staff attorney representing low-income clients, including Spanish-speaking clients, in family law, landlord-tenant, public housing, and consumer matters.

Nicole’s dedication to serving underserved and underrepresented clients is a driving force in her professional endeavors. Her passion is deeply rooted in her commitment to supporting organizations that are actively combating systemic issues faced by the populations she previously worked with. 

Her practice allows her to contribute meaningfully to these organizations, empowering them with the tools and knowledge they need to better serve the communities they represent.