About Nicole J.
Nicole J. Soria earned her J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law after completing an MBA at California State University San Marcos. She combined legal training and business education early in her career. That dual background has shaped how she approaches client matters and problem solving.
She began her professional path on a course that mixed transactional work and firm practice. Early roles included positions that required both analytical legal research and practical business judgment. Those experiences helped her move fluidly between courtroom procedures, client counseling and corporate needs.
Over the years Soria has worked in environments where legal detail matters as much as practical outcomes. She has advised clients on contract matters, regulatory questions and business arrangements. Her approach tends to be methodical. She breaks complex matters into manageable parts and explains them in plain language.
Colleagues describe her as precise in her drafting and attentive during negotiations. She is known for steady preparation before hearings and for careful review of corporate documents. She has represented clients in negotiations and has worked on transactional closings. She is equally comfortable reviewing terms and considering the business implications those terms carry.
Soria’s academic background continues to inform her work. The MBA training gives her a business perspective that complements legal analysis. She often evaluates risk through both legal and commercial lenses. That combination helps when clients must weigh legal options against business goals.
At McKenzie Ryan & Mena she is part of a team that handles a mix of client needs. The firm environment allows her to collaborate on matters that range from corporate transactions to dispute resolution. She contributes to case strategy while maintaining an eye on the practical side of any engagement.
Outside of casework she has taken opportunities to refine client communication skills and to mentor junior lawyers. She places emphasis on clarity in client advice. Clear explanations and realistic assessments are central to how she works.
Soria is licensed to practice in California and practices in the state. She currently works at McKenzie Ryan & Mena, where her practice focuses on counseling clients on matters at the intersection of law and business.
