Nikki Day Attorney At Law

Board-certified by The Florida Bar in City, County, and Local Government Law. A vital resource for clients navigating high-stakes legal matters in local government law and experienced counsel in public private partnerships, capital projects, and governance.

Nikki Day brings over a decade of dedicated experience representing local government entities in a wide array of legal matters. Board-certified by The Florida Bar in City, County, and Local Government Law, she provides invaluable counsel on sunshine laws, procurement, contracts, land use, zoning, and government litigation. Nikki has served as both general and special counsel to local governments across Florida, guiding them through high-stakes legal challenges with precision and skill.

Nikki’s breadth of experience spans private and public sector transactions and provides her clients with the confidence that comes from receiving skilled guidance in the face of complex legal matters. Nikki's deep knowledge and commitment make her an indispensable member of the GrayRobinson local government law team.

• Recognition
  • The Florida Bar, Chair Service Award, City, County and Local Government Law Section, 2022
  • Florida Trend, Legal Elite “Up and Comers,” 2021
• Insights
  • “Let's Talk Crypto!” Co-presenter, 45th Annual Local Government Law in Florida, City, County and Local Government Law Section, The Florida Bar, May 6-7, 2022
  • “Contracting with Transportation Network Companies (TNCs),” Transportation Research Board Annual Transportation Law Seminar, September 13-15, 2021
  • “You Can't Do That in City Hall: Legal Issues with Limited Forum,” Florida Municipal Attorneys Association (FMAA) Seminar, July 8–10, 2021
  • “What the Zoom!? Lessons Learned on Governing ‘In the Sunshine’ During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” 44th Annual Local Government Law in Florida, City, County and Local Government Law Section, The Florida Bar, April 30-May 1, 2021
  • “Masks: Uncovering the Future of Local Government's Role in a Public Health Crisis,” Florida Association of County Attorneys (FACA) Seminar, December 2020
  • “Statewide Best Practices for Local Government Land Use Hearings (Parts I and II),” The Florida Bar, July 2020
  • “Emerging Legal Technologies,” 43rd Annual Local Government Law in Florida, The Florida Bar, July 17, 2020
  • “’Bridgegate’ and Beyond: The State of Public Corruption,” Florida Association of County Attorneys (FACA) Seminar, Summer 2020
  • “Public Records, Public Meetings, and Ethics, Florida League of Cities,” Annual Certification Course, locations throughout Florida, 2015-2020
  • “Sunshine Law Issues: An Update on Open Meetings Laws and an Overview on its Applicability to Citizen Advisory Boards,” Florida Municipal Attorneys Association (FMAA) Seminar, July 11-13, 2019
  • “The Life and Time of Septic to Sewer,” Florida Association of County Attorneys (FACA) Seminar, Summer 2019
  • “IT, Public Records, and the Sunshine Law,” Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA) Seminar, June 8-12, 2019
  • “Procurement Law,” City of Port St. Lucie Procurement Monthly Event, Summer 2019
• Media
  • “City, County, and Local Government Law Section recognizes Nikki Day,” Florida Bar News, June 2, 2022
• Credentials
  • J.D., Stetson University, 2009, cum laude
  • B.A., University of Central Florida, 2006, cum laude
  • Board Certified by The Florida Bar in City, County & Local Government Law
  • Certificate, Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business, 2022
  • Certificate, American Sign Language, University of Central Florida, 2006
• Admissions
  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
• Languages
  • American Sign Language