Mari Nichols

Director of Operations

As Director of Operations, Mari is responsible for the management and operations of Watanabe. She implements strategic business initiatives and serves as a liaison between lateral candidates and our law firm clients throughout the recruitment process.

Prior to joining Watanabe, Mari spent more than 25 years supporting senior level partners and managing members of AM Law firms, including DLA Piper and Heller Ehrman.

Mari received her education from the University of California, San Diego.