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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP Announces New of Counsel



Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, has announced that Nathaniel J. Nichols has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the firm’s Labor and Employment Group. In his new role, Mr. Nichols will be assisting and providing counsel to public and private employers in matters pertaining to labor and employment, conducting investigations, prosecuting disciplinary charges against employees, defending contract grievances, engaging in negotiations on behalf of employers, and appearing on behalf of employers before administrative agencies and courts.  

Prior to joining Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Mr. Nichols was a Senior Associate at Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP, where his practice focused primarily on public sector labor and employment matters. He has represented parties in arbitration proceedings, before Administrative Agencies in New York State, and practiced extensively in matters before the courts of the State of New York, including appellate courts.

Mr. Nichols holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling, both received from the University at Albany. He also possesses a Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from Albany Law School, which was awarded in 2016. 

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