JA’DORE NICHOLS (SHE/HER)

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Ja’Dore Nichols joined DC Affordable Law Firm in August 2025 after graduating cum laude from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. Prior to attending law school, Ja’Dore obtained her associate’s degree during high school from Richmond Community College and graduated magna cum laude. Ja’Dore later received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Pre-law) from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2.5 years and graduated cum laude.

Ja’Dore joined DC Affordable Law Firm with a passion to provide exceptional legal services to underserved communities. As a first-generation law student, Ja’Dore is committed to making the law more accessible to communities of color, through the practice of family and probate law. To demonstrate such commitment, Ja’Dore exemplified her passion for family law by working as a summer associate at a boutique DC family law firm. She later served as a judicial intern at the D.C. Superior Court where she gained valuable insight into probate law. Additionally, to exemplify her passion for public service, she served as a student attorney in both the Tax Clinic, where she represented low-income individuals facing the IRS and state tax entities; and the Whistleblower Protection Clinic, where she advocated for individuals speaking against wrongful government conduct and retaliation.

Her experiences and interests allow Ja’Dore to remain resilient, perseverant, and determined to advocate loudly for those who are often overlooked. She desires to provide a safe space for clients and to lead with emotional intelligence. Currently, Ja’Dore is pursuing her LL.M. in Advocacy at Georgetown University Law Center so she may further hone her advocacy skills.

*Not admitted to practice in the District of Columbia or any jurisdiction in the United States. Practicing in affiliation with DC Affordable Law Firm, a specifically authorized court program under D.C. Court of Appeals Rule 49(c)(10), and working under the supervision of Lauren Birzon Harriman, DC Bar No. 1000223.