Nicolle M. Shalley

Nicolle M. Shalley is a dedicated attorney whose career has encompassed more than two decades of public-sector leadership and government law. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from the University of Florida’s College of Journalism before attending Florida State University College of Law, where she graduated with High Honors and served as the Executive Editor and Articles and Notes Editor of the Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law.

Her professional background includes extensive service as both a County Attorney and City Attorney, advising elected officials on matters involving land use, zoning, procurement, contracts, code enforcement, environmental regulation, economic development, community redevelopment, public works, utilities and organizational governance. She served as County Attorney for Levy County from 2021 to 2025 where, as the sole in-house attorney, she provided legal guidance and leadership as the County transitioned to a County Manager form of government. Prior to this, Nicolle worked for the City of Gainesville for nearly 15 years, including serving as City Attorney and leading a full-service legal department, provided daily counsel to the City Commission, Charter Officers and County staff. 

Nicolle served on the Executive Council of the City, County and Local Government Law Section of the Florida Bar, and has been an active member of the Florida Association of County Attorneys and the Florida Municipal Attorneys Association. 

Nicolle loves sunrises, snow skiing, camping, hiking, baking and spending time with her family, including two beloved dogs – Odin and Ruby.