Nicole Jackson Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc

• Serves as Events DC’s chief legal officer and advisor.• Acts as a policy advisor on all major operations decisions and strategic initiatives, and provides legal guidance to the President and CEO, the Events DC Board of Directors, and Events DC staff on all legal matters, including in the areas of hospitality, sports and entertainment, real estate development, intellectual property, construction, administrative law, insurance, employment, communications and media, privacy, technology… Show more • Serves as Events DC’s chief legal officer and advisor.• Acts as a policy advisor on all major operations decisions and strategic initiatives, and provides legal guidance to the President and CEO, the Events DC Board of Directors, and Events DC staff on all legal matters, including in the areas of hospitality, sports and entertainment, real estate development, intellectual property, construction, administrative law, insurance, employment, communications and media, privacy, technology, contracts, and litigation.• Hires, supervises and coordinates all external legal counsel and has overall responsibility for the Events DC Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Show less

Washington, Dc

• Serves as point person on all legal issues for the Sports and Entertainment Division of the District of Columbia’s Convention and Sports Authority, including the areas of facility licensing and event negotiation, contracting and procurement, personnel and human resources, insurance, legislative and regulatory matters.• Ensures the Sports and Entertainment Division complies with all relevant federal, local laws and court decisions,oversees all litigation and legal disputes involving the… Show more • Serves as point person on all legal issues for the Sports and Entertainment Division of the District of Columbia’s Convention and Sports Authority, including the areas of facility licensing and event negotiation, contracting and procurement, personnel and human resources, insurance, legislative and regulatory matters.• Ensures the Sports and Entertainment Division complies with all relevant federal, local laws and court decisions,oversees all litigation and legal disputes involving the Division, and drafts and negotiates the various agreements utilized by the Division to execute its business affairs. Show less

Washington, Dc

• Served as the chief legal officer of the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission (DCSEC) and the principal legal advisor to the CEO and other senior management. • Responsible for (i) advising senior management with respect to the legal implications of all major decisions, strategies and transactions of DCSEC; (ii) negotiating and drafting all contracts and agreements involving DCSEC; (iii) coordinating and overseeing the activities of outside counsel; and (iv) providing advice and counsel… Show more • Served as the chief legal officer of the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission (DCSEC) and the principal legal advisor to the CEO and other senior management. • Responsible for (i) advising senior management with respect to the legal implications of all major decisions, strategies and transactions of DCSEC; (ii) negotiating and drafting all contracts and agreements involving DCSEC; (iii) coordinating and overseeing the activities of outside counsel; and (iv) providing advice and counsel to DCSEC employees concerning matters of DCSEC policy and risk management, and seeking to ensure compliance with such policies and minimization of risks to the DCSEC. Show less

Washington, Dc

• Directed the agency charged with fostering the economic growth, development, and retention of District-based businesses and served as the chief advocate for small businesses in the District.• Oversaw agency’s service programs and daily operations and directed the development and implementation of the agency’s objectives and strategies for the department’s certification program, business development programs, training and education programs, and commercial revitalization.• Supervised… Show more • Directed the agency charged with fostering the economic growth, development, and retention of District-based businesses and served as the chief advocate for small businesses in the District.• Oversaw agency’s service programs and daily operations and directed the development and implementation of the agency’s objectives and strategies for the department’s certification program, business development programs, training and education programs, and commercial revitalization.• Supervised staff of 31 full-time employees and planned and administered annual budget of over $3 million.• Responsible for advising the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development on all programs, policies, and issues related to the local business community.• Interacted and met with business leaders, legislators, community organizers and other stakeholders to educate, address concerns, and build consensus on policies and issues affecting local businesses. Show less

Washington, Dc

• Primary legal advisor and chief legal/legislative writer for the Agency. • Responsible for providing assistance and support to the Agency, the Small and Local Business Opportunity Commission and the Office of the Attorney General in protest and appeals regarding vendor certification denials.• Provide legal advice to the Director and other departmental personnel with respect to the implementation of opinions and advice of the Attorney General, Council opinions, and administrative… Show more • Primary legal advisor and chief legal/legislative writer for the Agency. • Responsible for providing assistance and support to the Agency, the Small and Local Business Opportunity Commission and the Office of the Attorney General in protest and appeals regarding vendor certification denials.• Provide legal advice to the Director and other departmental personnel with respect to the implementation of opinions and advice of the Attorney General, Council opinions, and administrative decisions.• Draft legislation and regulations that affect the Agency.• Furnishing legal advice on implications of legislation and regulations proposed or adopted by the Council or other District agencies.• Review for legal sufficiency proposed administrative issuances, regulations, legislation involving procurement, certification, and compliance and enforcement matters Show less

Washington, Dc

Chattanooga, Tn

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor’S Degree, English