Nicholas Markwordt
About Nicholas Markwordt
Nicholas Markwordt is an Associate at King & Spalding, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from The University of Texas School of Law and has previous experience in patent engineering and law clerk roles.
Current Role at King & Spalding
Nicholas Markwordt serves as an Associate at King & Spalding, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he engages in various legal practices and contributes to the firm's objectives. His experience in the legal field, combined with his engineering background, allows him to address complex legal issues effectively.
Previous Experience at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Prior to his current role, Nicholas Markwordt worked at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. He served as a Patent Engineer for seven months in 2019, where he focused on patent-related matters in the Greater Milwaukee Area. Earlier, in 2018, he was an EDGE Intern at the same firm for two months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, gaining valuable insights into the legal profession.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Markwordt earned his Doctor of Law (JD) from The University of Texas School of Law, completing his studies from 2019 to 2022. His educational background also includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. This combination of legal and engineering education equips him with a unique perspective in his legal practice.
Internship Experience
Nicholas Markwordt has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Summer Intern at Transwestern in 2015 for three months in Atlanta, GA. In 2017, he served as a Mechanical Intern at WSP USA for three months in Atlanta, GA. Additionally, he was a Summer Research Analyst at iP2Biz LLC in 2016 for three months, also in Atlanta, GA.
Clerkship and Research Assistant Roles
Nicholas Markwordt held a Law Clerk position at Padilla Law PLLC from 2020 to 2021 for eleven months in San Antonio, Texas. He also worked as a Research Assistant at The University of Texas School of Law for three months in 2020. These roles provided him with practical legal experience and enhanced his research skills.