Elevate’s Nicole Nehama Auerbach has earned a place in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers^® in America for her expertise in Commercial Litigation. The selection marks her ninth consecutive year in the guide, a distinction she has held since 2018.

Nicole co-founded and leads Elevate’s integrated law firm, a model that combines high-quality legal counsel with Elevate’s expertise in operations, process optimisation, and technology. The approach enables customers to access solutions that go beyond what a traditional law firm or alternative legal services provider can offer on its own, helping law departments and businesses manage complex legal work more efficiently.

Nicole has built a career as a litigator and legal industry innovator. Before joining Elevate, she founded Valorem Law Group, helping pioneer the adoption of alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) in the legal market. Today, she focuses on developing and training AI-driven tools that help customers reduce the cost and time associated with key aspects of litigation while maintaining high-quality legal outcomes.

Nicole has also earned numerous industry honours, including multiple selections among Super Lawyers’ Top 50 Lawyers in Illinois, designation as a Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Gen X Leader in Law, and recognition as one of Illinois’ most influential women attorneys.

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