Nicole Lopez

Partner, Orrick

Nicole Lopez is a partner in Orrick’s San Francisco office and a nationally recognized leader at the intersection of youth online safety, public policy, and technology.

Nicole previously served as Global Director of Youth Safety Policy and Director of Youth Strategic Litigation at Meta, where she led global strategy on protecting children and teens online and worked closely with policymakers, including State Attorneys General, on some of the most pressing safety and regulatory issues facing digital platforms today. She is known for building constructive bridges between regulators and industry, helping drive practical, effective solutions that prioritize user safety while supporting responsible innovation.
Before her time in the private sector, Nicole spent eight years as a California state prosecutor, where she focused on prosecuting domestic violence, child abuse and exploitation cases, and conducted more than 50 jury and bench trials. That experience continues to inform her approach to advocacy, giving her a deep appreciation for the public service mission and the real-world impact of enforcement decisions.
Nicole is a frequent speaker before state and international regulatory bodies and legislative groups, and she is passionate about advancing thoughtful, collaborative approaches to protecting vulnerable populations online.