Nicole Engisch

An accomplished leader, strategic problem solver, Co-Chair of the Higher Education and Academic Research practice group, and NACUA member, Nicole brings over 30 years of legal experience as a state court trial judge, federal prosecutor, and civil litigator to help clients with their most difficult and high stakes problems, such as responding to government subpoenas, search warrants, and investigative demands and inquiries. She conducts internal corporate investigations and represents clients in cases involving the False Claims Act (FCA), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), health care fraud, tax fraud, securities fraud, and other financial fraud. 

As a state court trial judge, Nicole presided over thousands of cases, including noteworthy criminal jury trials and evidentiary hearings. As a federal prosecutor, Nicole successfully investigated, prosecuted and tried some of the largest and highest profile white collar crime cases filed in federal court in Minnesota. She has significant trial and appellate experience.

Nicole has extensive experience leading and managing teams and in effective crisis management. At the Department of Justice (DOJ), she served as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, Chief of the Criminal Division, and Counsel to the U.S. Attorney.

Prior to her DOJ service, Nicole practiced civil litigation in a large law firm, representing clients in copyright infringement, trademark infringement, theft of trade secrets, and other intellectual property and complex civil matters.