Nikoleta Nikova

Nikoleta Nikova is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as an Associate at Paul Hastings since May 2024, with prior experience as an Associate at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP from October 2021 to May 2024. Nikoleta completed a Doctor of Law (JD) at Duke University School of Law, where studies were undertaken from August 2018 to May 2021. Previous roles include a Summer Associate position at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, a Summer Intern with the North Carolina Conservation Network, and a Contracts Administrator at Akebia Therapeutics, where Nikoleta managed various contracts and ensured compliance with policies. Early career experiences include work as a Direct Care Counselor, an Intern at the Boston Municipal Court, and contributions to research on aging at Brandeis University, from which Nikoleta graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology in May 2017. Nikoleta also interned with the International Criminal Court, creating legal glossaries to assist in interpretation and translation.