Nicole Bergstrom is a partner in the Litigation Department and a member of the Antitrust, Appellate and Intellectual Property Groups.
Nicole focuses her practice on complex commercial disputes. She advises and advocates for clients in high-stakes matters involving breach of contract, business torts, antitrust, false advertising, copyright, right of publicity, defamation, and a range of reputational and regulatory challenges. Widely regarded for her strategic approach and litigation acumen, Nicole excels at navigating intricate legal and factual issues across diverse industries.
Her client base spans corporations, media organizations, advertising agencies, manufacturers and creative professionals. Nicole brings substantial experience in managing litigation at both the trial and appellate levels, in state and federal courts.
Education
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Columbia Law School, J.D.
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Columbia Journal of Law and the Arts -
New York University, B.A.
cum laude
Admissions & Qualifications
- New York
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court, New York, Southern District
- U.S. District Court, New York, Eastern District
- U.S. District Court, New York, Northern District
Awards & Recognition
Best Lawyers in America "Ones to Watch" - Intellectual Property Law, 2024
Super Lawyers 2025
Super Lawyers New York Metro-area "Rising Star" 2023-2024
Matters
Representative Matters
- Lead counsel for a manufacturing client in a competitor dispute involving claims of antitrust violations, false advertising and unfair competition.
- Represented a theatre company in a jury trial involving complex commercial and tort claims brought by a former musician.
- Defended a publishing company in multiple commercial disputes, including copyright infringement litigation and appellate proceedings before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
- Represented an advertising agency in litigation concerning defamation and employment-related allegations.
*Aforementioned matters handled at prior firm