Connie Powell Nichols

Connie Powell Nichols is a Professor of Law at Baylor Law School, Baylor University, specializing in intellectual property law and technology. She directs the Intellectual Property & Entrepreneurship Clinic and maintains an active legal practice at Gray Reed's IP Department.

She earned her J.D. cum laude from Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, where she served as senior managing editor for the Federal Communications Law Journal. Her professional background includes corporate counsel roles at Blockbuster and Hyatt Corporation, plus private practice at Winston & Strawn's Intellectual Property group.

Her research examines copyright infringement patterns, digital marketing regulations, internet governance, and the intersection of technology with political/media ecosystems. Key interests include: trademark protection in digital commerce, privacy regulations, AI's impact on IP frameworks, and legal challenges in emerging technologies.

While no publications are listed, her industry experience informs her scholarly focus on practical applications of IP law in corporate settings.

Professor Nichols teaches courses including Advanced Trademark Practice, Copyright Law, E-Commerce, and Information Privacy Law. She engages in legal practice alongside teaching.