Nicole DeNamur

Nicole is the owner of Climate Aligned Law, a climate-focused law firm. Her practice is grounded in a rare combination: deep technical fluency in sustainability and hands-on legal experience spanning the full arc of the built environment — from design and construction through development. This dual foundation shapes how she approaches client work, bringing both technical and legal dimensions into alignment to drive deeply sustainable outcomes while managing associated risks. Nicole's work includes compliance with building performance standards, regulatory guidance, collaborative lease language, and practical solutions that align with climate and carbon-driven goals and metrics. She teaches healthy buildings and sustainable development at the University of Washington and in 2021 was awarded Honorary Membership by the American Institute of Architects in Seattle. In 2022 she was named Educator of the Year by the International WELL Building Institute, and in 2023 she was honored as an Outstanding Voice of Pride by the Puget Sound Business Journal.