Experience

The Society of Authors

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive

  • Mar 2011 - Present

  Nicola is Chief Executive of the Society of Authors. Her role includes protecting authors' interests in negotiations/disputes with publishers and agents, advising authors, campaigning for authors’ rights, including copyright, e-book rights, Public Lending Right, defamation reforms and freedom of speech. Nicola is a solicitor and has an in depth knowledge of the publishing industry and the many associated legal areas, from copyright and defamation, to privacy, data protection and contract.Nicola is on the Boards of the British Copyright Council, the European Writers' Council and the International Authors' Forum.Nicola is listed in The Bookseller 100, an annual list of the top movers and shakers in the book trade. They say"Whether it is calling on publishers to adhere to rules ensuring special sales do not damage authors’ earnings, warning writers not to sign morality clauses or continuing to campaign for the rights of workers after Brexit, this IP lawyer’s tireless and fearless campaigning continues to set the agenda and spark debate during a challenging time for the industry."Nicola has been named as a Woman of The Year for 2017



European Writers' Council

• Board Member

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018



Finers Stephens Innocent LLP

• Consultant, Intellectual Property and Media Law

  • 2007 - Mar 2011

  Consultant: IP & Mediaspecialising in publishing, design, cultural heritage, and all aspects of intellectual property Consultant: IP & Mediaspecialising in publishing, design, cultural heritage, and all aspects of intellectual property



Finers Stephens Innocent

• Partner

  • 1999 - 2007



Stephens Innocent

• Partner

  • 1984 - 1999



Norton Rose Fulbright

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Solicitor

  • 1984 - 1984

• Solicitor

  • 1984 - 1984

• Solicitor

  • 1984 - 1984

• Solicitor

  • 1984 - 1984