Nicole Figueroa is a partner in McDermott’s Accounting Defense Group. She represents accounting firms and professionals in a broad range of matters, including federal and state civil litigation; regulatory inquiries and investigations; and enforcement proceedings initiated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and state regulators.

Nicole routinely counsels accounting firms on a variety of day-to-day risk and compliance issues, including matters related to independence, professional standards, inspections, reporting, and licensing.

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• Successfully represented national public accounting firm in connection with federal securities litigation involving claims under Sections 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act*
• Successfully represented national and international public accounting firms and individuals in connection with investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and other federal regulators*
• Successfully represented national public accounting firms and individuals in connection with investigations and proceedings brought by state administrative and licensing authorities, professional associations, and the AICPA*

*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott.

• Super Lawyers, Texas Rising Stars, 2018

Education
University of Michigan Law School, JD, 2009
University of Texas, BS, 2006

Admissions
Texas

Courts / Agencies
US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
US District Court for the Northern District of Texas

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