Nicole Tong

• Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
  • J.D., 2008, cum laude
• Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
  • B.A., 2004

• Texas, 2008
• Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• Court of Civil Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
• District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Southern Districts of Texas

Nicole has advised and represented clients in a broad range of matters. A representative sampling of her work includes:

• Successfully obtaining summary judgment and favorable settlements for the resolution of prompt pay and breach of contract claims on behalf of health care clients.
• Litigation of breach of contract claims against managed care organizations in State Court, resulting in a favorable jury verdict on behalf of a health care client.
• Successfully obtaining summary judgment and dismissal or obtaining favorable settlements in the defense of premises liability claims.
• Litigation in defense of employment discrimination claims in Federal Court, resulting in a favorable jury verdict on behalf of an employer client.
• Successfully obtaining summary judgment in defense of employment related claims in State and Federal Courts.
• Litigation in defense of false imprisonment, fraud, and intentional infliction of emotional distress claims in State Court, resulting in a favorable jury verdict on behalf of an employer client.
• Counseling employer clients in various employment law matters to help avoid the expense and burden of litigation.
• Preparation of employee handbooks and policies for employer clients.
• Preparation and revision of HIPAA and HITECH policies and procedures on behalf of health care entities and business associates.
• Negotiating favorable settlements in the defense of construction defect claims on behalf of subcontractor clients.
• Successfully obtaining summary judgment and dismissal or obtaining favorable settlements in the defense of professional liability claims on behalf of attorney clients.
• Formation and maintenance of many corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships.
• Drafting and negotiating favorable contracts and business arrangements on behalf of corporate clients.

• Finalist, SettlePou Journal of Air Law & Commerce 2008 Best Casenote Award
• Staff Editor of SMU Law Review
• Judicial Intern to The Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn, Northern District of Texas
• Collins Clerk to The Honorable Wallace B. Jefferson, Texas Supreme Court
• Judicial Intern to the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board

• State Bar of Texas
• Dallas Bar Association
• Dallas Women’s Lawyers Association
• Dallas Asian American Bar Association
• Texas Labor and Employment Law Section
• Dallas Labor & Employment Law Section