Kristi A. Nickodem
Kristi A. Nickodem teaches, consults, and writes about 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’s work also explores how local governments use and respond to technology, including legal issues associated with social media, artificial intelligence, and the First Amendment.
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 for an international nonprofit organization in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Nickodem is a member of the North Carolina State Bar. She earned a bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, from UNC-Greensboro and a J.D. with high honors, Order of the Coif, from UNC-Chapel Hill.
