Nicole joined the Office of Chief Counsel immediately upon graduating from law school as part of the office's honors program. Nicole is the lead Industry Counsel for Securities and Financial Services Firms and is responsible for coordinating issues for these taxpayers nationwide, including the development of IRC section 475 mark-to-market issues. She is also the Fraud Coordinator for the Chief Counsel's Northeastern region, where her responsibilities include criminal referrals, civil fraud cases and informant matters for the area.