Overview
Nia advises businesses on labor and employment law matters and represents clients in litigation and administrative proceedings.
She has extensive experience handling cases involving Title VII, wage and hour disputes, retaliation, and claims under the ADA, FMLA, ADEA, as well as various state law issues. Nia represents clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other administrative agencies. Her practice also includes conducting internal workplace investigations related to policy violations such as sexual harassment and discrimination, and representing employers in grievance and arbitration proceedings.
Nia’s background extends beyond labor and employment law. Before joining Constangy, she oversaw a business immigration practice, advising employers on immigration law matters and filing immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions. Her combined J.D./M.B.A. gives her a unique ability to bridge legal considerations with clients' business objectives, providing comprehensive counsel on both legal and strategic issues.
With her diverse skill set and client-focused approach, Nia is well-equipped to help businesses navigate the complexities of labor, employment, and immigration law. Her experience, combined with her leadership skills and dedication to client relationships, makes her a trusted advisor for businesses seeking practical, results-oriented solutions.
Honors & Recognition
- Recognized as a "Phenom" by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly (2024)
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" for Labor and Employment Law - Management (2024-2026) and Immigration Law (2026)
- Legal Elite, Employment Law, Business North Carolina (2024)
- Recognized as one of The National Black Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40" (2023)
About Me
Outside of work, Nia enjoys traveling (preferably to different countries, but also within the U.S.), working out at the gym, cooking, reading, learning Spanish (moderately fluent), and music. Nia has a grey tabby cat named Leo.
Credentials
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law
- J.D., 2020
- Black Law Students Association, Innocence and Justice Clinic, Litigation Clinic, Wake Forest Journal of Law and Policy, Teaching Assistant – Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research, February 2020 Annual BLSA Banquet Scholarship Recipient
Wake Forest University School of Business
- M.B.A, 2021
- Evening MBA Program Class of 2021 Ambassador
North Carolina State University
- B.A., Minor in Spanish, magna cum laude
- Dean’s List
- Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honors Society, 2016 Most Outstanding Woman in Academics Scholarship, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Media
News
Events
Professional & Civic Associations
Civic
- CORRAL Riding Academy, Internal Affairs Committee (2021 – present)
- Read and Feed, Board of Directors (2021 – present)
- Governance Committee (2020 – present)
Professional
- American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
- North Carolina British American Business Council, Corporate Secretary (2021 – 2022)
Services
Industries
Admissions
- North Carolina, 2020
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court - NC - E.D., M.D., W.D.
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