I have known Sarah for two years. During that time I have met a few of her clients, and they RAVE about her representation, skills and passion. As a colleague, Sarah is generous with her expertise, funny, warm and smart.
If you're looking for a strategic and thoughtful partner in advocating for your rights - not just in handling the legalese, but navigating the highs & lows of the litigation process itself - look no further than Sarah Nichols.
Sarah brings unparalleled, sharp legal expertise to the table with a creative and collaborative mindset that unlocks friction throughout what can be a lengthy and arduous legal process. Sarah's ability to keep the big picture in mind allowed our team to focus on priorities and necessary legal milestones despite the myriad of disruptions from opposing counsel over the course of 2 years. Sarah also navigated new COVID regs & ever-changing policies with ease; her being digitally savvy was a leg up in our process.
As a fellow mother, Sarah also knew when to simply support me as a person having just experienced workplace discrimination and retaliation. I always felt heard, empowered and included as part of the process; never talked down to. She was a true partner and confidant, forever influencing (for the better) my personal path ahead.
The words 'thank you' simply do not capture the amount of gratitude I have for Sarah and her team. They will be forever written in my story of life as critical influencers for the good ahead.
Ms. Nichols is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in HR/employment law. She provides effective legal representation and advice to employees. Her advice is measured, concise and tailored based upon the needs of the client.
A subject matter expert, aware of trends in business and law, her solutions are innovative but always practical.
Born in the US and raised in Australia, Sarah Nichols, founder of Nichols Law, grew up loving time on the beach and in the outback. She has been a business owner and a partner in a The American Lawyer 100 law firm with offices across the globe.
Sarah represents individuals in relation to their discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour claims. She assists employees negotiating their exits from their employers. She is a tough and conscientious advocate for her clients and believes having experience on both sides makes her a better attorney.
Sarah is a skilled public speaker, author, coach, and HR expert. She has taught at both Berkeley and Hastings Law Schools and is a member of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law. Sarah is a frequent speaker for associations as well as private employers and provides compliance and liability prevention training for managers. She is passionate about different cultures in the workplace, closing the pay gap and involved in the community through her support for Equal Rights Advocates.
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A Trusted Advisor and Resource
I have known Sarah for two years. During that time I have met a few of her clients, and they RAVE about her representation, skills and passion. As a colleague, Sarah is generous with her expertise, funny, warm and smart.
Posted by Diana | February 14, 2022
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Much More Than A Lawyer
If you're looking for a strategic and thoughtful partner in advocating for your rights - not just in handling the legalese, but navigating the highs & lows of the litigation process itself - look no further than Sarah Nichols.
Sarah brings unparalleled, sharp legal expertise to the table with a creative and collaborative mindset that unlocks friction throughout what can be a lengthy and arduous legal process. Sarah's ability to keep the big picture in mind allowed our team to focus on priorities and necessary legal milestones despite the myriad of disruptions from opposing counsel over the course of 2 years. Sarah also navigated new COVID regs & ever-changing policies with ease; her being digitally savvy was a leg up in our process.
As a fellow mother, Sarah also knew when to simply support me as a person having just experienced workplace discrimination and retaliation. I always felt heard, empowered and included as part of the process; never talked down to. She was a true partner and confidant, forever influencing (for the better) my personal path ahead.
The words 'thank you' simply do not capture the amount of gratitude I have for Sarah and her team. They will be forever written in my story of life as critical influencers for the good ahead.
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Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2021
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Outstanding advocate that gets results
I worked for one of the largest tech firms in Silicon Valley and was subjected to discrimination. Luckily I knew Sarah from my network, and she advocated for me through a 6 month process that ended with a favorable settlement for myself. Although I have no direct comparison, it is difficult to imagine a better lawyer to have on your side. Most importantly, at every step and decision, Sarah was clearly advocating and recommending the best outcome for myself, not trying to maximize or speed her gain. This included her supporting me “walking away” from a significant offer, despite months of work from herself. Unfortunately, the discrimination continued, but fortunately I had Sarah as a continued advocate. She provided immediate guidance, responded within minutes to incidents, and ultimately secured a substantial offer with every detail negotiated for my benefit. Apparently Sarah took vacation during my discrimination ordeal, but I would never have know given her responsiveness.
Sarah is not only extremely competent and hard working; she is selfless and displays tremendous empathy. I can not imagine a better legal experience during employment torment.
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Posted by Juliet | June 22, 2021
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Amazing advocate and negotiation strategy
I can’t thank Sarah enough for the outcome she negotiated for me against my former employer, a very large Silicon Valley tech firm, for pregnancy discrimination and retaliation. Her knowledge of the way that big tech firms (and their law firms) work put us in an incredibly strong position for negotiation. I’d recommend her to anyone in need of an advocate in this area.
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Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2021
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Fantastic Result and Representation
Sarah Nichols and her associates did an amazing job helping me reach a settlement with my former employer. They were always helpful and very responsive while helping me reach a settlement that exceeded my expectations. Any time I had question, someone was quick to respond and it was great to feel like a team was working diligently to represent my interests.
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Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2020
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Persistent, expert and empathetic
After a 20+ year, highly successful relationship with my employer, I went through a series of health based crises - of my own and within my family - during which I was summarily fired in 2019. Sarah and the team steadily, expertly and intelligently outflanked my former employers' maneuvers and won out a fair settlement. But also, Sarah's empathetic disposition helped keep me on an even mental keel while I was tasked with simultaneously trying to heal myself, my family members, fight out battles with medical insurers and providers and flat out stabilize my life in an age and disability-hostile work world. My highest praise goes to the whole of the Nichols Law firm, they are an amazing team whose values and behaviors mesh seamlesslessly to instill confidence and calm; while delivering success.
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Posted by Wendy | June 17, 2020
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Outstanding Employment Law Advisor and Legal Team
I contacted Sarah Nichols last year for help in negotiating a better separation agreement than what I had been presented with by my former employer. Unexpectedly losing a job is very difficult for anyone. Even more so, unexpectedly losing a job that you seemed to have done quite well, on behalf of your employer and colleagues is almost mind-blowing, despite it being perfect legal in an “at-will” state.
Before Sarah, I didn't believe I had the courage to stand up for myself and fight for what was right and fair, even though I do this almost every day in my profession on behalf of my colleagues. However, during our first few conversations, Sarah listened to my complicated situation in great detail, and quickly helped me to understand that my particular circumstances merited some action on my part, to help restore my peace of mind.
During our work together, Sarah was empathetic, kind, savvy, funny, and brought a "bull-dog" mentality to the table when needed. Her team is just as outstanding as she is, and they provided superlative legal support during a long-drawn out and stressful process. They genuinely care for their clients and do an incredible job at delivering results. I am in a better place professionally, and personally today than I was a year ago, and I am deeply grateful to Sarah, Brooke, and her other colleagues.
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Posted by Marzena | April 5, 2020
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Quick and helpful
During this outbreak, we (like everyone else) are trying to understand what we can and can't do to keep our business running, while being fair (and within the law) with employees. Sarah was able to give me quick and insightful advice that helped us make some of these difficult decisions.
Posted by Holly | April 2, 2020
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Excellent legal representation!
I engaged Sarah at Nichols Law for an employment dispute. I found her expertise invaluable, in effectively resolving my situation. She was always extremely responsive, thorough and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend her services.
Posted by Dave | February 14, 2020
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Sarah was prompt, helpful, and resolved my matter quickly
For an urgent matter, Sarah responded quickly, listened carefully, and was able to provide sensible recommendations that I could understand. Based on her years of experience, Sarah proposed an non confrontational strategy which immediately resolved the matter.
Posted by Saja | January 10, 2020
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Outstanding, sincere attorney
I had a conversation with Ms. Nichols regarding a friend whose ex-employer was mistreating him. I was very impressed by her breadth of knowledge as well as her compassion. She’s not only a wonderful attorney but she’s a great listener, qualities that reassured my friend. After talking to her, he was the most relieved I’d seen him since his legal issue began. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ms. Nichols for employment matters.
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Posted by Alex | December 2, 2019
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7 star service HIGHLY recommended
If you find yourself in a situation you need a competent bull dog of a lawyer to fight and win for you, call Sarah And her team. Her legal skills combined with her ability to communicate effectively in all contexts (Introduction intake meeting through mediation and terms negotiation) is unparalleled. I can’t imagine another counsel that equals Sarah’s responsiveness (email, phone and text you name it!), ability to set and exceed expectations (prepared me for the processes and steps including what would happen), read the opposition, and ability to act and do what’s best for her client.
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Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2019
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An attorney who you can count on as a teammate
Sarah was my attorney for a case of wrongful termination in my former company and she helped me achieve a very satisfactory settlement. When I first talked to Sarah, I was not sure about my case due to the emotional stress I had just gone through. She quickly reinstalled my confidence in myself and my case through her clear thinking and analysis, and her extensive experience in this field.
She has the unique combination of being an attorney who is tough in negotiating on behalf of her clients, but at the same time an empathetic counselor who really seeks to understand her clients' objectives and emotional state. Sarah is persistent and always try to think of different ways to achieve progress when the opponent is unresponsive and the case is stalling. She is very responsive to my questions so that I always had a good sense of progress and next steps.
I would definitely recommend Sarah to anyone who is facing an employment and labor case. Sarah has made this process so much easier in one of the most difficult times of my life. When you work with her, you feel relaxed because you trust her with your best interest in mind, and you can then focus on building your case together. In addition to the settlement, I have finally achieved closure, thanks to her sense of integrity, judgement and advice.
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Posted by Michael | February 20, 2019
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Employment Case - Super Results
Sarah did a great job representing me in my termination case. I doubt the outcome for me could’ve happened with a different attorney (and I interviewed several attorneys prior to going with Sarah). She is thorough, transparent, and professionally objective. She expertly navigated the in-house counsel team and was a constant advocate for my case. Her honesty and empathy made the difficult decisions easier to work through and was responsive when I needed to review or better understand case matters. I highly recommend!
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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2019
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Director of Production
After a surprise layoff, Sarah Nichols secured three times the severance package that I would have obtained on my own. She communicated with me every step of the way and her pricing is fair and transparent. I highly, highly recommend Sarah Nichols.
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Employment and labor Attorney | Feb 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Sarah for several years. She is a tough, experienced Aussie attorney who is dedicated to her clients and ensuring they obtain the best outcome in their matter. She is a tenacious litigator and conscientious coach, known for being highly responsive to her clients and colleagues. Sarah is an exceptional employment attorney, and one of my first points of contact for all employment-related issues."
Employment and labor Attorney | Jun 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I needed an urgent consult on behalf of a valued client, and Sarah was able to take my call and provide sound guidance with hardly any advance notice. Really appreciated her immediate availability and professional demeanor, and my client was incredibly grateful for Sarah's counsel."
Employment and labor Attorney | Mar 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Sarah is a very smart and compassionate advocate with a great sense of humor. She is also very practical and knowledgeable about employment law issues. I admire her passion for justice as well as her genuine efforts to empower people all around her. She is truly a positive force in our legal community."
Employment and labor Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Sarah Nichols as an excellent labor/employment attorney and fellow Boss Lady. She is has the training and experience of a big law firm, but offers the personal touch of a small business. Clients are in good hands with Sarah as their attorney."
Employment and labor Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Sarah has the superb training of top employment defense firms but now offers the personal attention of a small business through her law firm, Nichols Law. Plaintiffs and Defendants are in good hands with Sarah!"
Employment and labor Attorney | Jan 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I worked with Sarah on several cases and can unequivocally state she is highly knowledgeable, personable and committed to her clients. She is an excellent and experienced attorney. She's also a fantastic, friendly and terrific person who is a pleasure to be around. I highly recommend Sarah."