Nikki joined Walker Wilcox shortly after graduating cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign.  Before moving to the Midwest, Nikki earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.  While in law school, Nikki was a student attorney at the Veterans Legal Clinic where she represented and assisted veterans within central Illinois in civil and service-related matters, such as expungements, estate planning, and discharge upgrades.  She was also President of the Law School Run Club.

Outside of the office, Nikki enjoys long distance running, road cycling, and triathlon.  She has completed several endurance races.