From The Journal Record
Published: April 26, 2017
Click to see full story – Leadership in Law profile: Nicholle “Nikki” Jones Edwards
Nicholle Jones Edwards’ practice focuses on family law, labor law and general civil litigation. Her family law practice includes litigation, complex custody issues and valuation issues.
As chair of Phillips Murrah’s Family Law Section, Nikki Jones Edwards manages a large portfolio of complex family law matters. Her practice encompasses all aspects of family law, including high-net-worth divorces, custody issues, valuation disputes, and guardianships. Additionally, she co-chairs the firm’s Business Development Committee. Edwards is passionate about her work with Positive Tomorrows, where she has served in various capacities for 20 years. She is active in several nonprofit, educational, and professional organizations and is frequently called upon to speak, present, and mentor. She considers serving as a mentor to the next generation of Oklahoma attorneys as her greatest professional accomplishment.
Title:
Shareholder
Education:
University of Oklahoma School of Law (J.D., 1997); University of Oklahoma (BBA, 1991)
Primary practice areas:
Family law, civil litigation, trial and appellate advocacy
Admitted to practice in what courts/states:
Oklahoma; U.S. District Courts, Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma
Professional involvement:
Oklahoma Bar Association; Oklahoma County Bar Association, Community Service and Fee Grievance and Ethics committees; Ruth Bader Ginsburg American Inn of Court, master
Community involvement:
Positive Tomorrows (board member); Oklahoma Single Parent Scholarship Program (board member); OU Women and Gender Studies Program Advisory Board (founding member); Westminster School (volunteer)
Awards/honors:
Outstanding Master, Ruth Bader Ginsburg American Inn of Court; Recognition of Service from Positive Tomorrows and OU Women & Gender Studies program; two-time honoree of Leadership in Law Award; Oklahoma Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters; Best Lawyers®
Hobbies:
Traveling; reading; and watching Thunder basketball and sporting events of her second-grade son, Sam