After graduating from Tulane Law School and a decade of practicing tax law and corporate litigation, which included work for clients such as Samsung, AMD, Home Depot, and MassMutual, Nickolaus has turned his focus towards conservation and animal welfare issues. Following a 2014 chance meeting with Josh in Thailand while volunteering at an elephant sanctuary, Nickolaus returned to the U.S. determined to leverage his legal skills for the benefit of animals worldwide. Working with various non-profits since, Nickolaus has met directly with USFWS officials and New York and California state legislators in the course of his advocating efforts for elephants, dogs, and bobcats. In 2016, Nickolaus will complete a Master’s degree in Management and Conservation of Species in Trade from UNIA in Spain.
