Nicole leverages deep legislative insight and strategic access to advance and protect client interests before the Georgia General Assembly, executive branch agencies, and local government. As manager of state affairs in the Atlanta office, she represents clients across diverse industry sectors to shape policy strategy, navigate regulatory landscapes, and engage key decision-makers. Beyond client representation, Nicole directs the firm’s Atlanta Government Affairs Internship Program during the legislative session, mentoring the next generation of policy leaders.

Nicole is originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and graduated from the University of Georgia, School of Public and International Affairs.

Representative Matters
• Successfully represented a large rental and recreational boating company in changing Georgia’s vicarious liability in boat operation and secured the passage of HB 994 in 2024.
• Helped clients in the film industry secure the passage of HB 129 in 2025, reinstating Georgia’s post-production tax credit.
• Represents a major solar panel manufacturer in Georgia, supporting their investments to build the first fully integrated solar supply chain in the U.S.
• Represents multiple education service companies ranging from career and technical education to mental health services.
• Has led numerous grass-tops projects, activating state officials and community leaders to weigh in on client policy matters

Rankings and Recognition
• The Lobbyist Rising Stars, JAMES Magazine

Professional and Community Involvement
• Leadership DeKalb, Class of 2026
• Center for Civic Engagement Youth Assembly Lobbying Program coordinator

Education
• University of Georgia, B.A., 2021

News

06.16.2026

Troutman Strategies’ Pro Bono Work Helps Secure…

ATLANTA – Troutman Strategies Manager Nicole Goshorn partnered with Just Bee, an organization working to make the world autism-friendly, and Connor…

04.20.2026

Troutman Strategies Earns Standout Firm Recognition on…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Troutman Strategies has been named to Bloomberg Government’s 2026 Top Lobbying Firms list, earning a coveted “standout…

03.24.2026

Troutman Strategies’ Crystal Brown Elected Vice Chair…

Houston, Texas – Troutman Strategies is pleased to announce that Crystal Brown, attorney and public policy advisor with Troutman Strategies, has…

03.10.2026

Troutman Strategies and RISE Expand Government Affairs…

Washington, D.C. and Atlanta – March 2026 – Troutman Strategies (Strategies) and Troutman Pepper Locke’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement…

01.27.2026

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Appoints Troutman Strategies’…

VIRGINIA BEACH – Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Evans Poston, director of federal and state affairs at Troutman Strategies,…

12.17.2025

The Hill Honors Troutman Strategies’ Lindsay Austin, Jason…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Troutman Strategies’ Lindsay Austin, Jason Zanetti, and Tom Tilton have been named to The Hill‘s Top Lobbyists…