
Kristi A. Nickodem
Kristi A. Nickodem is an expert in human services law, including the organization and governance of local social services and consolidated human services agencies, the powers and duties of social services directors and consolidated human services directors, the responsibilities of social services and consolidated human services boards, and the confidentiality of social services information.
Nickodem joined the School of Government in April 2021. Previously, she practiced employment law at K&L Gates LLP, where she counseled employers on complex employee relations and compliance issues, conducted internal investigations, and defended clients in litigation. Prior to entering private practice, Nickodem worked with an international nonprofit organization as a case manager and employment specialist for newly resettled refugees in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Nickodem is a member of the North Carolina State Bar. She earned a bachelor's degree from UNC-Greensboro and a JD with high honors from UNC-Chapel Hill.



