May 23, 2022
Nicholas C. Needle,
Associate
Nick brings to his practice trial and trial-prep experience as well as the writing and research skills that are needed to effectively analyze and litigate a case. In prior practice, Nick worked at a regional defense firm, during which he conducted arbitrations, took and defended depositions, and prepared motions before state and federal Pennsylvania courts. Before coming to Conrad O’Brien, Nick clerked for the Honorable Robert F. Kelly, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where he researched and assisted in drafting memoranda and orders on a variety of issues under federal and state law, including in the areas of Title IX, employment litigation, insurance coverage, ERISA, Second Amendment rights, civil rights litigation, personal injury, and various other matters under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence.
Education
Villanova University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
- Villanova Law Review, Articles Editor
- Francis E. McGill Scholar
- Best Memorandum Award
University of Scranton, B.S., magna cum laude
Clerkship
- The Honorable Robert F. Kelly, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Judicial Intern for the Honorable Thomas L. Ambro, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Practice Areas and Experience
Commercial Litigation
- Represents clients in a range of commercial litigation matters, such as construction disputes and breach of contract matters.
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Title IX and Campus Discipline
Key member of the Title IX and campus disciplinary practice group where he represents college students and professors nationwide who are subjected to campus disciplinary proceedings or who have been disciplined by their colleges for alleged sexual misconduct or alleged code of conduct violations following such proceedings, and bringing litigation when resolution cannot be reached. Nick is responsible for:
- Representing students in disciplinary proceedings and in on-campus evidence reviews;
- Interviewing clients as part of the factual investigation of a matter and serving as a primary contact for clients as the case proceeds through the disciplinary proceeding;
- Working closely with clients to prepare for interviews and hearings;
- Evaluating colleges and universities’ specific code of conduct and Title IX policies to determine any irregularities in the policy application to ensure our clients’ rights are properly protected. Nick also stays apprised of current federal laws, regulations, and guidelines in the event that the school’s policy does not properly conform;
- Identifying and overseeing the collection of any evidence from clients and other relevant parties;
- Drafting letters to university personnel identifying irregularities and/or violations of students’ or professors’ rights in the campus disciplinary proceedings and advocating for Title IX rights;
- In the event of an adverse finding for our clients, drafting the appeals to the school.
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Life Beyond the Office
Outside of the office, Nick roots passionately for all of the Boston sports teams. He also enjoys running, playing tennis, and playing golf.
Honors & Affiliations
- Listed in Pennsylvania Rising Stars (2022-present) (View methodology. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.)