Our Teams

  • Mary Fallin

    Prior to making history as Oklahoma’s first female governor (2011-2019), Mary Fallin represented the state in the U.S. House of Representatives (2007-2011). In Congress, Fallin focused on initiatives to lower taxes, reduce regulation on businesses, and increase American energy production. Her congressional tenure included influential positions on key committees, including Armed Services, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure. In 2017, President Donald Trump appointed her co-chair of the Council of Governors.

  • Nicole Kardell

    Nicole is an experienced litigator with expertise in data privacy, cyber security, and AI. She has deep relationships with regulators in U.S. federal agencies including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Office of Inspector General (OIG).
     
    Nicole helps clients spur government action by taking policy issues directly to congressional offices and committees. Using her relationships within Washington, she works with federal agencies to create a market-friendly regulatory environment for her clients.

  • Andrew Graves

    A New York City native, Andrew is a trusted voice in the financial sector and business community. He is a committed philanthropist who co-founded Curetivity alongside Eric Trump.
     
    Prior to joining NexusOne, Andrew built a successful, decades-long career in the financial services industry. He continues to serve as the Founder and Managing Partner of Copenhaver Capital, a global investment and advisory firm.

  • Jim Trusty

    Jim’s distinguished career includes over three decades in public servic as a federal prosecutor, and then as Chief of the Organized Crime and Gang Section for the U.S. Department of Justice. After Jim went into private practice, he was retained by President Donald J. Trump for representation in possible defamation claims against various media outlets. Trusty also played a prominent role in Trump’s defense against the Special Counsel’s January 6 investigation, and in the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation. In this capacity, Jim litigated intricate and precedent-setting issues around executive privilege and attorney-client privilege.

  • Jeff Ifrah

    Jeff Ifrah is the founder of NexusOne and of Ifrah Law, both located across from the White House in Washington. Jeff represents clients at the intersection of finance, technology, and government regulations. He is well versed in complex state and federal laws, highly respected by government regulators, and deeply knowledgeable about the unique challenges presented across the spectrum of technology-focused industries.