Tap dancing, U2, and Disneyland are just a few aspects of Professor Nicole Faudree’s personality that seem to contradict the profession she’s diligently thrown herself into.

As an instructor in the considerably serious field of law, Faudree finds it important to take a moment and enjoy the finer things in life when her profession allows for it -- and her pastimes likely come as a surprise to many of her colleagues and students alike. Faudree graduated with her law degree from Pepperdine University, and after passing the state BAR, she is now a licensed attorney in California. After participating in a student judiciary program at her undergrad university in Georgia, Faudree realized that she had far more than a passion for practicing law. In essence, she was destined to not only participate in it but teach it, too.

In regards to words of wisdom, Faudree makes it a point to encourage her students to understand the importance of family. Her top piece of advice is to remember that family is everything. On a more professional note, though, her advice tends to reflect her teachings within the classroom. “I want my students to know that when you’re informed about the law, no one can take advantage of you,” she says. Outside of the world of law, Faudree splits her time between traveling, Disneyland trips, and attending a wide variety of concerts. She cites Deadpool as the one movie that she can watch over and over again, and it, alongside her impressive ability to tap dance, is a fact that likely surprises many when they realize there is far more to Nicole Faudree than her dedication to justice and the law.

Faudree hopes to travel to New Zealand on her next global escapade, and she follows up this bucket list item with her desire to see U2 perform live in Dublin. As both a professor and a person, Faudree emphasizes the importance of actively pursuing the achievement of one’s dreams; whether it be in the classroom or in a courtroom, she hopes that her students can enact immediate change within any and all situations. “Being informed about the law is very empowering,” she emphasizes. “It’s so important to know your rights and know how the law works on your side.” Nicole Faudree is a proud grandmother, professor, wife, and attorney -- and in all the roles she plays, she never fails to share her love of law and family.