Press Release

The National Law Journal Recognizes Nicole Buffalano as Sports Trailblazer

November 01, 2022

LOS ANGELES, November 1, 2022: The National Law Journal named partner Nicole Buffalano a 2022 Sports/Gaming/Entertainment Law Trailblazer.

The annual list showcases lawyers deemed agents of change in their practice areas. Nicole is featured for her work negotiating the collective bargaining agreement for the US Soccer Federation, which led to historic equal pay agreements for the women's and men's national teams.

Nicole’s practice focuses primarily on traditional labor matters and the National Labor Relations Act. She represents clients in collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, and other collective bargaining matters, and in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, including unfair labor practices proceedings and union elections.