Nicole M.Perry

Partner

Houston + 1.832.239.3791

Collegati

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Nicole Perry successfully leads trial teams with more than 17 years of experience. Most recently, she defeated class certification in an Airline Deregulation Act matter, achieved on behalf of defendants dismissal of 12 human trafficking matters filed across the country, obtained a non-suit of fraud and other claims after just three weeks of litigation, and negotiated two zero-dollar settlements in arbitration and breach-of-contract matters.

Nicole focuses on complex civil litigation in state and federal courts, with an emphasis on energy and technology matters. Nicole has significant hearing, trial, and arbitration experience and has represented clients in Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act cases, preemption matters, purported class actions, trade secret and copyright lawsuits, declaratory judgment actions, fraud and breach of contract proceedings, and employment disputes. She represents clients in disputes across the energy industry, including litigation related to natural gas processing facilities, cogeneration plants, polypropylene plants, refining operations, and pipelines. Nicole also counsels clients on cybersecurity issues, and she advises on data protection measures and compliance with privacy laws and standards to minimize potential exposure. Nicole has particular experience advising more than 25 clients on open-source software licensing risks. She regularly speaks and writes on cybersecurity, open source, and anti-human trafficking topics.

Nicole is the administrative partner for the Houston Office and a member of the Firmwide Litigation Associate Training Committee. She previously served as the hiring partner and pro bono partner in Houston, and she continues to lead Firm anti-human trafficking initiatives related to public awareness and data issues.

Esperienze

  • Ansys acquires leading particle dynamics simulation software RockyJones Day advised Ansys, Inc. in the acquisition of Engineering Simulation and Scientific Software Rocky DEM, S.L., a leading provider of particular dynamics simulation software with developers in Brazil, Spain, and the United States.
  • Ansys acquires automotive simulation channel partner DYNAmoreJones Day is representing Ansys, Inc. in the acquisition of the DYNAmore business (“DYNAmore”), a Stuttgart, Germany-headquartered company who has historically distributed Ansys’ LS-DYNA crash test simulation software to virtually all major European car manufacturers.
  • Ansys strengthens electric machine design offerings through acquisition of Motor Design LimitedJones Day advised Ansys in the acquisition of Motor Design Limited.
  • Ansys, Inc. acquires OnScale, Inc.Jones Day advised Ansys, Inc. in the acquisition of OnScale, Inc., a cloud simulation provider.
  • Med-Trans defeats class certification concerning air ambulance billingJones Day obtained complete denial of class certification in a putative consumer class action brought against Global Medical Response, Inc. subsidiary Med-Trans Corporation ("Med-Trans"), which is part of a network of life-saving emergency air transport carriers.
  • Air Evac secures voluntary dismissal of Plaintiffs' claims following opening brief on motion to dismissJones Day represents Global Medical Response, Inc. subsidiary Air Evac EMS, Inc. ("Air Evac") against claims filed in the Southern District of Illinois on behalf of a putative class of consumers alleging that Air Evac charges improper fees for its services.
  • Air Evac's summary judgment victory affirmed in Fifth CircuitJones Day represented Global Medical Response, Inc. subsidiary Air Evac EMS, Inc (“Air Evac”), an air-ambulance provider, in a federal lawsuit against various Texas state officials who administer the state's workers'-compensation system.
  • Ansys acquires Phoenix Integration, Inc.Jones Day advised Ansys, Inc. in its acquisition of Phoenix Integration, Inc., a provider of software that enables model-based engineering (MBE) and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to customers across multiple industries, particularly in the aerospace and defense sectors.
  • Human trafficking survivor obtains order sealing prostitution chargeAs part of the firm wide Human Trafficking Expungement Initiative, Jones Day represented a human trafficking survivor who escaped her trafficker and subsequently graduated from an Ivy League university.
  • Guardian Flight prevails in Eighth CircuitJones Day obtained a significant victory for Global Medical Response, Inc. in Eighth Circuit cross-appeals involving regulation of air ambulances.
  • Air Evac secures preliminary injunction against Commissioner of Insurance for State of West VirginiaJones Day secured a preliminary injunction for Global Medical Response, Inc. subsidiary Air Evac EMS, Inc. (“Air Evac”) against the Commissioner of Insurance for the State of West Virginia.
  • Allies Against Slavery obtains advice on licensing agreements and privacy policy for Lighthouse softwareJones Day advised Allies Against Slavery, a Texas non-profit organization, in licensing and privacy matters related to the Lighthouse software.
  • REACH defends against claims filed on behalf of a putative class of consumers in CaliforniaJones Day represents Global Medical Response, Inc. subsidiary REACH Air Medical Services, LLC ("REACH") against claims filed on behalf of a putative class of consumers in California alleging REACH charges improper fees for its services.
  • Construction contractor and technology solutions provider company successfully resolves arbitration claim related to large construction projectJones Day represented the subsidiary of a construction contractor and technology solutions provider company in a construction arbitration arising out of a large scale construction project in Tennessee.
  • ANSYS acquires Granta Design LimitedJones Day advised ANSYS, Inc., the global leader and innovator of engineering simulation software, in their acquisition of Granta Design, the premier provider of materials information technology, and Granta Design Limited has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANSYS.
  • Air Evac's summary judgment victory affirmed in Fourth CircuitJones Day represented Global Medical Response, Inc. subsidiary Air Evac EMS, Inc. ("Air Evac"), which sued the State of West Virginia seeking to enjoin it from applying limits on reimbursement for air ambulance services to patients who are either covered by workers' compensation insurance or public employee insurance, as well as from prohibiting "balance-billing" of policy-holders.
  • Air Evac wins full dismissal of consumer class action in West VirginiaJones Day is representing a network of life-saving emergency air transport carriers that includes Air Evac EMS, Inc. against claims filed in various jurisdictions around the country that allege the air ambulance carriers charge improper fees for their services.
  • Air Evac obtains affirmation of dismissal of putative class action by Tenth CircuitJones Day represents Global Medical Response, Inc. subsidiary Air Evac EMS, Inc. ("Air Evac") against claims filed on behalf of a putative class of consumers in Oklahoma alleging Air Evac charges improper fees for its services.
  • Air Evac's district court dismissal of putative class action affirmed in Eighth CircuitJones Day represents Global Medical Response, Inc. subsidiary Air Evac EMS, Inc. ("Air Evac") against claims filed on behalf of a putative class of consumers in Arkansas alleging Air Evac charges improper fees for its services.
  • ANSYS acquires OPTISJones Day advised ANSYS, Inc., the global leader and innovator of engineering simulation software, on its acquisition of OPTIS, a premier provider of software for scientific simulation of light, human vision, and physics-based visualization.
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    June 2024 Alert

    Unraveling the Forced Labor Stitched Into the Textile Industry

    July 2023 White Paper

    Companies to Navigate Complex and Changing Requirements Focused on Combatting Forced Labor in Supply Chains

    April 2023 Alert

    Generative Artificial Intelligence and the Requirements of Open Source Software Licenses

    October 2022 White Paper

    Global Spotlight on Labor Trafficking in Health Care and Corporate Supply Chains

    July 2022 Podcast

    JONES DAY TALKS®: The War in Ukraine’s Human Trafficking Risks

    JUNE 2021 Alert

    Biden Administration Announces New Trade Restrictions Affecting Solar and Electronics Industries

    January 2021 Commentary

    Recent Qui Tam Actions Predicated on Human Trafficking Allegations

    DECEMBER 2020 Commentary

    Recent Actions Taken to Address Reports of Labor Trafficking in Xinjiang and Beyond

    October 2020 Commentary

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection Expands Ban on Products With Suspect Ties to Forced Labor

    July 2020 White Paper

    Labor Trafficking in Corporate Supply Chains—Summer 2020 Update
    Vedi Insight

    • November 4, 2024
      Privacy Law, Guest Lecturer at Internet Law Class; University of Houston Law Center
    • April 10, 2024
      Women's Power Summit, Center for Women in Law Conference, Fireside Chat with Rachel Lloyd
    • November 27, 2023
      Privacy Law, Guest Lecturer at Internet Law Class, University of Houston Law Center
    • November 29, 2022
      Privacy Law, Guest Lecturer at Internet Law Class, University of Houston Law Center
    • November 3, 2022
      Spotlight on Legal Compliance, Forced Labor in Health Care Supply Chains: What Hospital Leaders Need to Know Convening
    • October 12, 2022
      Criminal and Civil Liability for Data Breaches and Other Cybersecurity Failures, JD University
    • June 2, 2022
      Panel Discussion: Local and General Perspectives on Combatting Human Trafficking
    • September 11, 2021
      A Jones Day Call to Action, Rotary Action Group Action Slavery Summit
    • January 27, 2021
      Data: A Powerful Resource in the Fight Against Human Trafficking, Rotary Action Group Against Slavery Virtual Summit
    • October 27, 2020
      Privacy Law, Guest Lecturer at Internet Law Class, University of Houston Law Center
    • October 7, 2020
      Cyber and Privacy Hot Topics, CISO Executive Network
    • August 19, 2020
      Third-Party Cyber Risks, CISO Executive Network
    • July 31, 2020
      Cybersecurity: Risk Mitigation and Ethical Obligations for Lawyers, Houston Bar Association
    • May 13, 2020
      Managing Identities and Access, CISO Executive Network
    • March 25, 2020
      Data Protection, Security, and Privacy, CISO Executive Network
    • January 22, 2020
      CCPA Update and Incident Response Planning, CISO Executive Network
    • November 13, 2019
      California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: What You Need to Know, CISO Executive Network
    • October 22,2019
      Privacy Law, Guest Lecturer at Internet Law Class, University of Houston Law Center
    • October 2, 2019
      Inside the Insider Threat, CISO Executive Network
    • July 31, 2019
      Not Just a Copyright License: The Importance of Patent Rights in Open Source Software Licensing, American Bar Association
    • March 27, 2019
      Cybersecurity: Three Goals for Boards of Directors
    • January 30, 2019
      GDPR Regulatory Enforcement, CISO Executive Network
    • January 17, 2019
      Just How Free is it? Open Source Software Licensing, Compliance, and Risk Mitigation
    • November 13, 2018
      Privacy and Security for Lawyers: Legal and Ethical Guidelines for Managing Evolving Risks, Houston Association of Women Lawyers
    • November 8, 2018
      Hot Topics in Open Source Licensing, Three Emerging Technology Fields That Will Change Your IP Practice
    • November 7, 2018
      Recent California Privacy Regulations, CISO Executive Network
    • October 24, 2018
      In-House Counsel Symposium, Houston Volunteer Lawyers
    • October 23, 2018
      Privacy Law, Guest Lecturer at Internet Law Class, University of Houston Law Center
    • October 3, 2018
      Data-Centric Security, CISO Executive Network
    • August 22, 2018
      Cloud Security and Third-Party Risk Management, CISO Executive Network
    • March 28, 2018
      Security Visibility, Monitoring, and Incident Response, CISO Executive Network
    • January 31, 2018
      Managing Vulnerabilities and Threats, CISO Executive Network
    • October 26, 2017
      Access Management, CISO Executive Network
    • September 21, 2017
      Security Visibility & Incident Response, CISO Executive Network
    • May 12, 2017
      Client Confidentiality in the Digital Age, Texas District & County Attorneys Association
    • May 10, 2017
      Eliminating the Weakest Link: Cybersecurity for Lawyers, Moms-in-Law Quarterly Luncheon
    • April 20, 2017
      Identity: The Human Factor, CISO Executive Network
    • March 9, 2017
      The Endpoint: How to Protect Vulnerable IoT Devices from Data Attacks, CISO Executive Network
    • January 12, 2017
      Client Confidentiality in the Digital Age: Cybersecurity Ethics and Risk Mitigation for Lawyers, Houston Bar Association
    • September 15, 2016
      Eliminating the Weakest Link: Cybersecurity Ethics and Risk Mitigation for Lawyers
    • December 9, 2015
      Asian American Bar Association Panel Discussion: Is Your Data Safe? How to Prevent Data Breaches and Respond to Them After You've Been Hacked
    • December 8, 2015
      Center for Professional Education Joint SEC and Oil & Gas Conference: Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, and SEC Disclosures

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