Weston E. Nicholson

Hi, I’m Weston. I’m an attorney.

 
 
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Resume

 

Experience

Associate Attorney & Dep. Public Defender
Noel Law
May 2021 to present

Legal Studies Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College
August 2022 to present

Law Clerk / Associate Attorney
Church, Church, Hittle + Antrim
May 2019 to March 2021

Board Member
Prevail, Inc. of Hamilton County
May 2020 to July 2021

Law Clerk
Indiana Attorney General
January to May 2018

Planning & Building Intern
City of Shelbyville, Indiana
May to August 2018

Legal Intern
US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
August 2019 to December 2019

Administrator

City of Carmel, Indiana
May to August 2018

Congressional Intern
US House of Representatives
May to August 2016

Contractor for Department of Defense
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
November 2011 to November 2014

United States Marine Corps
Infantry Assaultman       
February 2006 to February 2010

 

Education

Master of Public Affairs
IUPUI
January 2016 to 2020

Bachelor of Political Science
University of Michigan
January 2015 to December 2016

Juris Doctor
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
August 2017 to 2020

Associate of General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College
August 2012 to December 2014

 

Volunteer Experience

Board Member
Tipton Boys & Girls
November 2021 to September 2022

Steering Committee Member
Prevail, Inc.
August 2017 to December 2020

Website Developer

Carmel Schools YES! PAC      
January to May 2017

Mentor
University of Michigan PAVE
August to December 2015

Member
Tipton County BZA
April 2022 to present

Civics Instructor
Burmese American Community Institute
August 2018 to January 2019

Committee Chair

Bentwood Park HOA
March 2018 to December 2018

Mentor
Washtenaw County Court      
July 2015 to January 2016

 

Recent Recognition

Columbian Community Impact Program, Class of 2020

William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion (2020)

IUPUI Elite 50 (2020)

Norman Lefstein Award of Excellence (2020)

IU McKinney Order of the Barristers (2018)

Happenings

 
 

Columbian Community Impact Program Graduation

In June 2020, Weston graduated from the Columbian Community Impact Program hosted by the Columbia Club. CCI is a nine month, values-based leadership experience designed to help young Columbians (age 45 and younger). The focus of the program is to enhance current leadership skills and develop new ones; identify personal core values, mission, and vision; gain a deeper understanding of the value of relationships and collaboration Identify community issues; receive insight into community engagement opportunities; and understand continuous learning through networking and mentorship Connect with community leaders.

 

William Plater Civic Engagement Medallion Selection

In March 2020, Weston was awarded the William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion. The Plater Medallion honors graduating IUPUI students for their commitment to the community through volunteer service at a non-profit agency, participation in service learning courses, voluntary service abroad or involvement with a faculty member on a community-based research project.

 
https://graduate.iupui.edu/support/elite50/index.html

IUPUI Elite 50 Selection

In March 2020, Weston was selected as one of IUPUI ‘s Elite 50 award recipients. The Elite 50 program honors graduate and professional students at IUPUI, and is modeled after the university’s Top 100 Outstanding Students honors program. The program’s purpose is to recognize and reward achievement outside the classroom among the graduate and professional student population.

 

Teen Financial Literacy Fair

As a project captain for Prevail, Inc.’s 100 Men Campaign, Weston planned the Teen Financial Literacy Fair. The event was intended to expose young teens to financial services and potential impacts financial decisions.

 

Thesis Proposal

In 2019, Weston completed and submitted his thesis proposal discussing the proposed Marion County Criminal Justice Center, the Assessment and Intervention Center, and mental health in Marion County.

 

Order of the Barristers

In 2018, Weston was selected to the Order of the Barristers after arguing in the quarter-finals of the Moot Court competition.

 

Contact Me

 
 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!