Nance L. Schick, Esq. is a trusted media relations resource for journalists covering a range of topics, including:
- Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and Peacemaking
- Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Workplace Disputes
- Domestic Employment
- Entrepreneurship, Freelancing, and Small Business
- Independent Contractors and Worker Misclassification
- Surviving Abuse, Assault, and Rape
Nance’s insights have been featured in over 25 prominent print and online publications, including:
Her expertise has also been sought after by radio and podcast hosts, including appearances on Queens Public Television with Julia Maddox and Pursuing Perfect with Marc Kaschke. Additionally, she has been:
- Featured in the Essentials of Victimology and Never Underestimate the Strength of Women books
- Acknowledged by small business organizations such as the New York Economic Development Corporation/B-Labs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Kaufmann Foundation
- Rated as a Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) since 2018
With a diverse background spanning education and law, Nance brings a unique perspective to the table. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education (Sport Administration) from the University of Louisville and a Juris Doctor from the State University of New York University at Buffalo, where she also earned certificates in Government Law (Education, Tax). Later, she served two years as the Main Representative to the United Nations for the International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation.
Nance’s dedication to continuous personal development extends beyond the professional realm. When she’s not working or traveling for work, she spends time weight training, running, biking, playing softball, swimming, hiking, practicing yoga, reading, and writing. She splits time between New York City and Norfolk, Virginia, where she lives with her long-term partner, Musician Peter Schmitz.