Nicole Cardozo

Nicole Cardozo serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law while holding dual roles at Equitable Holdings Inc.: Chief of Staff to the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary and Government Relations Counsel. She has extensive legal and public service experience, including roles as Associate General Counsel at the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs and Senior Staff Attorney at Mobilization for Justice. Her leadership and civic engagement are highlighted through TEDx talks, awards, and board roles.

Education:

• J.D., Cleveland State University
• Master of Public Administration (with distinction), American University
• B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Her professional expertise spans legal advocacy, public policy, and leadership development. She is admitted to practice in New York state courts, federal courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2022 Women inPower Fellow
• 2020 Senior Civic Leadership Fellow
• 2018 Shining Star Award

She actively mentors law students and leads organizations like the Metropolitan Black Bar Association. Her work bridges legal practice, civic innovation, and community empowerment.