Judge Carolyn H. Nichols

Term

January 2018 to December 2027

Education

  • Eastern University, MBA, 2002
  • Temple University School of Law, Masters in Law Degree (LLM) in Trial Advocacy, 1994
  • Temple University School of Law, J.D. 1985
  • Temple University Tyler School of Art, BFA, 1978

Professional Experience

  • Elected as Common Pleas Court Judge, Philadelphia County, 2011
  • Private law practice, 2008 - 2011; and 1996 - 1999
  • Deputy Finance Director, and MBEC Director, City of Philadelphia, 2006 - 2008
  • Deputy Secretary of External Affairs, Mayor's Office, City of Philadelphia, 2005 - 2006
  • General Counsel, Philadelphia Parking Authority, 1999 - 2005
  • PHDC Legal Counsel, City of Philadelphia, 1995 - 1996
  • Legislative Assistant to Philadelphia Councilwoman Augusta Clarke, 1994-1995
  • Assistant City Solicitor, City of Philadelphia, 1991 -1994

Memberships and Associations

  • International Association of Women Judges
  • National Association of Women Judges
  • National Bar Association Judicial Council
  • Philadelphia Bar Association

Awards and Honors

  • Inaugural recipient of the Judge Carolyn H. Nichols Drum Major for Justice Award, instituted by State Representative Margo Davidson, 2018
  • Honored by Masjidullah as Woman of Distinction in the Law, 2017
  • Honored by Philadelphia City Council for receiving the City Office of Economic Opportunity's Guardian of Economic Inclusion Award, 2014
  • Kids United/Redeemer Tabernacle Baptist Church, Outstanding Woman Award, 2014
  • Overbrook High School Hall of Fame, 2012
  • Philadelphia Tribune - honored as one of the City's Most Influential African Americans, 2007 and 2008