Overview

Nicholas (“Nick”) Roide brings an innovative, holistic approach to property rights, seamlessly bridging the worlds of commercial real estate and intellectual property (IP) law. As a counselor to IP licensors/licensees, institutional owners, tenants, nonprofit organizations, artists, developers, entrepreneurs, and others, Nick is sought after for both his business insight and his depth of knowledge across the spectrum of property law.

With a strong belief that all valuable assets are, at their core, property rights, Nick’s practice is grounded in the philosophy of Care for the Whole Business®. He is equally adept at guiding clients through high-stakes real estate undertakings and the intricacies of protecting and monetizing intangible assets.

Nick represents institutional and entrepreneurial clients in the acquisition, leasing, development, and disposition of a diverse range of commercial properties, including industrial/warehouse, office, medical, retail, and solar leasing in markets across the US. On the IP front, he represents businesses and individuals with guidance on trademark and copyright issues, including portfolio management, registration, and licensing transactions. Regarding other business matters, Nick has direct experience in for-profit and nonprofit entity formation and governance, franchise disclosure and development agreements, mergers and acquisitions, loan transactions, terms of use and service, privacy policies, software end user license agreements, social media influencer agreements, audiovisual synchronization licenses, and more.

Nick has a background in Philosophy and Psychology which enables him to employ emotional intelligence to effectively communicate with his clients. Prior to law school, Nick was employed as an Alumni Service Corps member for Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, AZ, where he taught several sections of high school English and facilitated retreats and immersion trips. During law school, Nick served as Notes & Comments Editor for the Texas A&M Law Review and a T.A. in the Trademark & Copyright Clinic. Through these myriad experiences, Nick ultimately aims to foster enduring relationships with his clients, offering Care for the Whole Business®, to accomplish their unique needs and goals.

Professional Affiliations

• Dallas Bar Association
• Dallas Association of Young Lawyer
• Healthcare Financial Management Association
• Texas Aggie Bar Association

Publications

• Author, “Fintech and Anti-Money Laundering Regulation: Implementing an International Regulatory Hierarchy Premised on Financial Innovation”, Texas A&M Law Review: Vol. 9, Iss. 2 (2022)
• Co-Author, “Will the Real Van Gogh Please Stand Up?”, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (January 3, 2022)

Presentations

• Co-Presenter: “From the Courtroom to the Boardroom: Winning Big by Utilizing Emotional Intelligence Knowledge and Strategies,” Legal Netlink Alliance Dallas General Meeting, Fall 2023

Admissions

• Texas Bar, 2022