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Nicole D’Ambrogi

Nicole D’Ambrogi

Director of Clinical Programs / Adjunct Professor

ndambrogi@tjsl.edu

Nicole D’Ambrogi is an experienced attorney and adjunct professor based in San Diego, with nearly 12 years of practice in estate planning, trust administration, and probate. A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Professor D’Ambrogi has built a distinguished career around serving individuals, families, and veterans throughout California. 

Since joining the adjunct faculty at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2019, Professor D’Ambrogi has played an integral role in expanding and strengthening the school’s clinical programs. She currently serves as the Supervising Attorney and Director of the Clinical Programs, where she oversees the Veterans Legal Clinic, as well as the law school’s growing portfolio of limited-scope legal clinics. In recognition of her leadership, she was named Adjunct Professor of the Year in 2020 for her seamless transition to remote clinical instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that client services and student education continued without disruption.

Her commitment to mentorship and community-centered legal education is rooted in her own journey, which began as a student volunteer in the Veterans Legal Clinic in 2012. Professor D’Ambrogi has also been recognized with several honors for her pro bono service and advocacy, including the California State Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award (2015), the Women’s Resiliency Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (2015), and the Trailblazer Award from the California Department of Veterans Affairs (2016).

Education and Certificates:

  • LL.M, International Taxation, Financial Services and Wealth Management, Magna Cum Laude (2016) – Thomas Jefferson School of Law
  • Juris Doctor (2013) – Thomas Jefferson School of Law
  • Bachelor of Science in Management (2010) – University of Phoenix
  • FINRA Series 7 and NASAA Series 66
  • Chartered Trust and Estate Planner (CTEP) - GAFM Global Academy of Finance & Management
  • Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM) – GAFM Global Academy of Finance & Management
  • State Bar #295028

Awards and Honors

  • Rising Star, Super Lawyers
  • Chartered Trust and Estate Planner, GAFM
  • Chartered Wealth Manager, GAFM
  • Women Resiliency Award, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (2015)
  • Trailblazer Award, California Department of Veteran Affairs (2016)
  • President Pro Bono Service Award, California State Bar (2015)
  • San Diego Military Hero Award, Channel 10 and Coleman University (2014)
  • Powerhouse Patriot Award (2014)
  • VIP Women of the Year, National Association of Professional Women
  • Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2013)
  • Veterans Clinic Alumni Scholarship (2012)
  • Superb 10.0 Avvo Rating, Top Attorney in Estate Planning
  • Veteran of the Year, American Combat Veterans of War (2014)