Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, where his undergraduate research focused on studying the rheological properties of various aqueous and salt solutions. His work in this area was both published and presented at the AIChE Annual Meeting.

In addition to his academic research, Nicholas gained practical industry experience in the oil and gas and steel sectors prior to entering law school. Drawing on this technical knowledge, he focuses his practice on patent preparation and prosecution, assisting clients in protecting inventions across a wide range of fields.