Nicole Harris-Crest is an attorney and nonprofit leader who has built her career advancing equity across education, justice, and workforce pathways. She founded Bar None to address the access and support gaps she personally witnessed within the legal profession.

 

Nicole’s path into law was deeply personal. After losing her father to gun violence in Baltimore, she committed to pursuing justice and structural change, principles that continue to guide her work. She earned her J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she developed a strong commitment to mentorship and access.

 

She began her legal career in private practice, where she experienced the isolation and lack of sponsorship that many attorneys face in spaces where people with their background are underrepresented. Even in environments with some diversity, meaningful advocacy, guidance, and belonging were often missing.