Nicholas Morisani

Partner - Phelps Dunbar

Nick Morisani manages civil rights litigation and investigations involving jail and prison operations and has extensive experience helping facilities resolve investigations. He brings a unique blend of experience in labor and employment and civil rights issues to understand officials’ operational needs. He guides state prison management and local detention facility operators through federal inquiries and high-profile cases challenging confinement conditions and security operations. From 2015 through 2020, Nick was part of the Phelps team that successfully defended the State of Mississippi from a facility-wide class action challenging nearly every aspect of confinement at East Mississippi Correctional Facility. Prior to joining Phelps, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Sul Ozerden, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi and in private practice. He earned his law degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 2009. Nick is a leader in various professional organizations, including the Alabama, Mississippi and American bar associations. He has served in several leadership positions in the Mississippi chapter of the Federal Bar Association, including a recent term as its president. He is also active with the National Italian-American Bar Association and serves as co-editor of the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association publication The Quarterly. Clients and peers routinely recognize Nick’s work in litigation and employment law, supporting his ranking in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers annual lists.

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