Hailey, Nick

Nick Hailey is a partner at Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP, where he represents clients in complex intellectual property litigation involving copyrights, trademarks, and related commercial matters. Nick has argued and tried cases in federal and state courts nationwide. He has successfully represented clients across all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal. Nick plays a central role in representing the firm’s clients in numerous high-stakes, cutting-edge cases—including litigation brought by a group of music publishers against a large AI company for mass copyright infringement.

Prior to joining O+Z, Nick was an associate at Covington & Burling in Washington, DC, where he represented a range of clients in complex litigation matters.

Nick earned his J.D. from Duke University School of Law, where he served on the Duke Law Journal. Nick graduated magna cum laude, was elected to the Order of the Coif and National Order of Scribes, and received the James S. Bidlake Memorial Award for legal analysis, research and writing. Prior to law school, Nick earned his B.A. in History from Vanderbilt University, graduating summa cum laude.