Nichole' C. Gatewood, Esq. the founder of Gatewood & Associates, LLC. Nichole’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation in federal and state court, small business law services and internal investigations. A seasoned advocate, for over a decade, she served as an Assistant Attorney General at the Office of the Attorney General for Maryland. At Notre Dame, she earned an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in psychology and communications. Nichole' says, "Notre Dame was the cornerstone of my educational foundation. Here, I learned to be limitless and that no box exists. My Notre Dame is the place where I found my voice and was challenged to speak louder and rise higher. My Notre Dame is a village of support where a legacy of excellence was not optional and each student, [alum], faculty, staff, and friend feels welcomed home each time they enter our campus. On these grounds, every voice is included and there are no strangers, only cheerleaders waiting to help you soar!”
As an advocate, speaker, and thought leader, Nichole' has a tenacious passion and dedication for civic service. She believes that you must use your mouth for someone else’s victory. In addition to serving as the President of Notre Dame’s Alumnae & Alumni Council, she serves on the Alumnae and Alumni Networking and First Impressions’ committees. Additionally, she is the Vice President of The Federal Bar Association, MD Chapter, where she serves as Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion committee and, former Chair, of the Nominations committee; Vice President of the Hillsdale Heights Neighborhood Association; and as a board member on the Forest Park Alliance, an organization focused on infrastructure development within the Forest Park communities. Nichole' will serve as President until June 30, 2023.