VIVIAN NICOLE
Wellington,USA
Summary
Attorney, accountant, auditor, and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience across legal, regulatory, financial, compliance, and real estate sectors, including more than a decade as a federal financial investigator. Proven advisor to businesses, real estate investors, and regulated entities, offering strategic judgment, risk mitigation, and transactional expertise in complex environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
REALTOR
Vivian L. Nicole, LLC
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Ranked among top Realtors specializing in residential, commercial, and investment properties.
- Delivered comprehensive market analysis, pricing strategies, and managed negotiations and end-to-end transaction processes to facilitate successful sales.
- Developed targeted marketing campaigns and managed showings, leveraging industry relationships to exceed sales goals and generate repeat and referral business.
ATTORNEY
Goldberg & Associates, PLLC
Delray Beach, FL
06.2009 - Current
- Advised businesses and corporate entities on compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and contract drafting and negotiation, ensuring alignment with corporate governance standards.
- Handled regulatory matters and dispute resolution, addressing broad-based corporate legal needs to mitigate risks and support business operations.
- Represent clients before federal, state, and local administrative agencies.
AUTHORIZED HOUSE COUNSEL
Gold Standard Enterprises, LLC
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2019 - 03.2025
- Conducted due diligence, resolved title and survey issues, managed closings, and advised leadership on compliance and risk management strategies.
- Drafted and negotiated purchase agreements, leases, loan documents, and vendor contracts, ensuring favorable terms and compliance.
- Provided in-house legal support for real estate investment company, facilitating acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and asset management.
AUTHORIZED HOUSE COUNSEL
Diversity Solutions, LLC
Boca Raton, FL
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Served as in-house counsel for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) company, providing legal guidance to support business operations.
- Advised on regulatory compliance, contracting, pharmacy network operations, data privacy, and licensing to mitigate legal risks.
- Drafted and negotiated agreements, supported regulatory filings, and coordinated with outside counsel on audits and disputes, ensuring adherence to federal and state healthcare laws, including HIPAA.
INVESTIGATOR
U.S. Department of Labor
Miami, FL
11.1997 - 06.2009
- Led complex civil and criminal investigations involving employee benefit plans, trust departments, insurance companies, and financial institutions to enforce ERISA fiduciary standards.
- Managed high-profile cases resulting in multimillion-dollar recoveries for fraud, embezzlement, and fiduciary breaches.
- Chaired Anti-Kickback Task Force and led 'Commonwealth Project,' coordinating with Puerto Rico’s Treasury and legislative authorities to combat fraud.
- Coordinated with IRS, PBGC, FBI, and DOJ on various cases to ensure compliance and effective investigations.
- Assisted U.S. Solicitor’s Office in civil litigation and U.S. Attorney’s Office in criminal prosecutions, contributing to successful legal outcomes.
ATTORNEY
Law Offices of Vivian L. Nicole Santiago
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
01.1996 - 11.1997
- Represented clients in court hearings and negotiations effectively.
- Represented clients in diverse legal matters, including contract, construction, business/corporate, tax, administrative, insurance defense, and probate, ensuring comprehensive legal support.
- Drafted persuasive appellate briefs for the Circuit Court of Appeals of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, contributing to effective case representation.
- Drafted legal documents and contracts for various client cases.
- Conducted thorough legal research on relevant case law and statutes.
STUDENT ATTORNEY
University of Puerto Rico Legal Aid
Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
08.1994 - 06.1995
- Advocated for indigent clients in civil and criminal matters, addressing immigration, divorce, unemployment, and housing law issues.
- Facilitated client interviews, provided legal counseling, negotiated settlements, and represented clients in hearings.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions for court submissions.
- Conducted legal research for various case types and client issues.
- Provided client consultations to gather information and assess legal needs.
Education
Juris Doctor - Cum Laude
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Río Piedras, Puerto Rico01.1995
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Cum Laude
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico01.1991
Skills
- Client representation
- Negotiation
- Contract negotiation
- Settlement negotiation
- Corporate and business legal issues
- Business transaction analysis
- Due diligence
- Contract compliance
- Compliance standards
- Financial analysis
- Risk assessment
- Strategic thinking
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
References
Available upon request
Admissions Associations Certifications
- Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court
- Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
- Authorized House Counsel – Florida Bar
- Member: Puerto Rico Bar; Washington, D.C. Bar; American Bar Association; Federal Bar Association
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Licensed Realtor; Military Relocation Professional (MRP); Probate Specialist
- Florida Notary Public
Timeline
REALTOR
Vivian L. Nicole, LLC
07.2022 - Current
AUTHORIZED HOUSE COUNSEL
Gold Standard Enterprises, LLC
06.2019 - 03.2025
AUTHORIZED HOUSE COUNSEL
Diversity Solutions, LLC
06.2019 - 12.2022
ATTORNEY
Goldberg & Associates, PLLC
06.2009 - Current
INVESTIGATOR
U.S. Department of Labor
11.1997 - 06.2009
ATTORNEY
Law Offices of Vivian L. Nicole Santiago
01.1996 - 11.1997
STUDENT ATTORNEY
University of Puerto Rico Legal Aid
08.1994 - 06.1995
Juris Doctor - Cum Laude
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Cum Laude
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico