Nicole Christa Cadman is a highly accomplished legal professional with a diverse range of experience across various prestigious organizations. She pursued her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Stanford Law School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Spanish Language & Literature from The George Washington University. Currently, she serves as the General Counsel at Y Combinator, a leading startup accelerator, where she brings her extensive legal expertise to help entrepreneurs navigate complex legal challenges. Prior to this, Cadman served as an Associate General Counsel at Y Combinator, an Associate at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, among others. With a strong background in consulting and advocacy, Cadman also worked as a Consultant at Cornerstone Research and an Associate at TauTona Group. Her impressive resume also includes internships at the Embassy of the United States and the Office of Legal Policy at the Department of Justice. With her vast legal acumen and notable accomplishments in various fields, Nicole Christa Cadman is a legal professional who exemplifies excellence in her profession.