Areas of Expertise
- Advice & Counsel
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Background Check & FCRA Litigation
- Class Actions
- Collective Actions (PAGA)
- Cannabis & Employee Substance Abuse
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Compliance
- Employment Litigation Prevention & Defense
- Trade Secrets & Unfair Competition
- Transactional Solutions
- Wage and Hour Compliance & Litigation
- Investigations
Nicole Baldwin
Senior Counsel
Your Employment Law Attorney in Southern California
Nicole C. Baldwin is Senior Counsel at Hoffman Forde, where she focuses her practice on employment law and business law. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has litigated employment and business matters throughout California’s state and federal courts and advises clients with a strategic, practical approach both in and outside of the courtroom.
Expertise
Ms. Baldwin works closely with employers and businesses to navigate complex workplace and business disputes, offering clear guidance throughout the litigation process and during workplace trainings. She is known for anticipating risk, communicating solutions effectively, and helping clients move forward with confidence and efficiency.
Education
Ms. Baldwin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Journalism and Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Virginia Tech in 2003. She received her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2006. During law school, she gained international and practical legal experience through an internship with the U.S. Navy JAG Office in Japan, international law studies at the University of Barcelona, and work with a consumer protection law firm. She is admitted to practice law in California.
Bar Admissions
California
Additional Information
In addition to her legal practice, Nicole has contributed to professional education and mentorship, including planning and hosting continuing education events for HR Café and teaching Civil Litigation and Legal Research at UCSD’s ABA-accredited paralegal program.
Outside of work, Ms. Baldwin enjoys exploring San Diego with her two daughters, walking her dog Jax, and attending yoga classes throughout the city.
What Our
Clients Say
Who We Are
Our team is built for complex legal matters that demand focus, strategy, and empathy. Clients come to us when the outcome matters—and they stay because we deliver.
Whether you’re facing a real estate dispute, navigating a business issue, or planning for the future, we provide clear guidance, thoughtful solutions, and a level of care that reflects what’s at stake.
Proudly Serving San Diego &
the North Coast
From Bankers Hill to La Jolla, Hoffman & Forde represents clients across Southern California with clear counsel, strategic insight, and results that hold up under pressure.
