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Nicollette L. Khuans
- E nkhuans@taftlaw.com
- T (312) 836-4108
- F (312) 754-2341
Summary
Nicollette is a litigator that navigates her clients through all stages of complex commercial litigation in both federal and state trial courts. She routinely represents large and small businesses in the technology, construction, insurance, banking, manufacturing, and food and beverage industries.
Nicollette is skilled in representing her clients in matters relating to contract disputes, shareholder disputes, employee whistleblowing, trade secrets, and breaches of fiduciary duties. She has experience in data privacy litigation, including the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) and the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA). Nicollette also has a unique depth of experience in enforcing client’s rights arising under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
Nicollette is proud to coach Loyola University Chicago School of Law’s National Moot Court Competition team. She is an active member of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Associate Board.
Prior to joining Taft, Nicollette worked for an employee benefits firm where she advocated for ERISA plans in federal court.
Awards
Honoree, Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars, General Litigation
(2019 – present)
Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch” (2022 – 2024)
All Service Areas
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2015)
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2012)
Admissions
- State - Illinois
- Federal - U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Federal - 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Federal - Northern District of Illinois
- Federal - Northern District of Indiana
Speeches and Publications
- “When Text Messages Disappear, Sanctions May Appear,” Law360, Dec. 7, 2022, co-author with Elizabeth Babbitt.
News
One Hundred Thirty-Six Taft Attorneys Selected to Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" 2025 News
Babbitt Quoted in The American Lawyer News
Taft Wins Dismissal of Case for Discovery Abuses News
Eighteen Taft Attorneys Selected for Illinois Rising Stars 2024
Professional Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association
Member
- St. Ignatius Young Alumni Society
Member
Community Involvement
- Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
Coach, New York Bar Association National Moot Court Team
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Associate Board
Vice President