Q&A: Nixon Lawyer Wins Asylum for Salvadoran Teen Tormented by Gangs
American Lawyer • December 08, 2011
This Q&A is conducted with Los Angeles Government Investigations & White Collar Defense associate Kelly Kress regarding her significant gang-based asylum win in a pro bono matter.
AG, NYS Bar Association Launch ‘Charity Corps’
Albany Business Review & Buffalo Business First • December 01, 2011
This article highlights the Charity Corps, a newly launched New York State initiative aimed at helping nonprofit organizations improve governance and legal compliance that will link organizations to volunteer attorneys. Nixon Peabody Pro Bono Partner Stacey Slater is among the members of the program’s leadership committee.
PBN Q&A: McNamara is 2011 Dorothy Lohmann award recipient
Providence Business News • June 06, 2011
This Q&A highlights Providence office managing partner Neal McNamara and his recent 2011 Dorothy Lohmann Community Service Award.
Courting Transactional Lawyers with Pro Bono
Bloomberg Law Report • April 04, 2011
This contributed article co-authored by Pro Bono partner Stacey Slater and New York Gobal Finance associate Elizabeth Qually focuses on ways transactional attorneys can get involved in pro bono matters.
DRI Cares: Pro Bono Service at Nixon Peabody LLP
The Voice • February 09, 2011
The firm’s commitment to pro bono service is the focus of this article authored by pro bono partner Stacey Slater.
Demand for Pro Bono Services on the Rise
New Hampshire Public Radio • January 18, 2011
This radio segment discusses the increasing need for pro bono services in New Hampshire. Nixon Peabody’s Manchester office is highlighted for its efforts. Commercial Litigation partner Gordon MacDonald is quoted in the piece discussing his personal and the firm’s commitment to pro bono matters.
Demand for Pro Bono Services on the Rise
New Hampshire Public Radio • January 18, 2011
This radio segment discusses the increasing need for pro bono services in New Hampshire. Nixon Peabody’s Manchester office is highlighted for its efforts.
Pro Bono 2010: The High Price of Life
The American Lawyer • July 01, 2010
This feature story, part of the publication’s Annual Pro Bono 100, discusses pro bono death penalty matters, which have long been a pro bono staple at many AmLaw 200 firms. Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian French is quoted in the story discussing the death penalty pro bono matter he is working on.
Nixon Peabody Boston Attorney’s Pro Bono Efforts Recognized by Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights
BBA Week • June 11, 2010
This coverage notes that Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense associate Kim Clarke has been recognized by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights for her outstanding pro bono service.
Camp Lejeune Water Linked to Local Man’s Cancer
Springfield Republican • June 01, 2010
Firm pro bono client, Thomas McLaughlin, a Massachusetts Marine Corps veteran, is featured in this article focusing on a decision by the Veteran’s Administration finding that Mr. McLaughlin’s kidney cancer was connected to his exposure to a contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune during the 1960s. Boston partner Greg Deschenes, who worked on this pro bono matter, is also interviewed.
Accolades
New York Law Journal • May 17, 2010
In this column noting special recognition given to members of the New York State legal community, Rochester Products Liability partner David Tennant is included as a recent recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s President’s Pro Bono Service Award.
Around Tech Valley
Albany Times Union • May 12, 2010
In this column highlighting local business news, it is noted that Albany Litigation & Dispute Resolution partner Dan Hurteau was awarded the President’s Pro Bono Service Award by the New York State Bar Association.
Pro Bono Honor Roll
Daily Record • January 14, 2010
In this ongoing monthly column by the coordinator for the Seventh Judicial District’s Pro Bono Action Now Program, Rochester Litigation & Dispute Resolution partner Dave Schraver was recognized for his pro bono efforts and earned a spot on December’s “Pro Bono Honor Roll.”
Pro Bono Honor Roll
Daily Record • January 14, 2010
In this ongoing monthly column by the coordinator for the Seventh Judicial District’s Pro Bono Action Now Program, Rochester Franchise & Distribution associate Peter Glennon was recognized for his pro bono efforts and earned a spot on December’s “Pro Bono Honor Roll.”
Group to Sue Frederick County Sheriff Office for Racial Profiling
Frederick News-Post (Maryland) • November 10, 2009
This feature story discusses the allegations against a Frederick County Sheriff for allegedly violating the civil rights of a Frederick resident when taken into custody. The article notes that attorneys with LatinoJustice PRLDEF, CASA de Maryland, and Nixon Peabody LLP filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court at Greenbelt.
Business Column: Pro Bono Recognition
Albany Times Union • October 28, 2009
This coverage highlights the Albany County Bar Association’s “pro bono heroes of the year,” which include Albany Litigation & Dispute Resolution partner Dan Hurteau.
Pro Bono 100: Nixon Peabody
American Lawyer • July 01, 2009
This profile piece accompanies the publication’s Pro Bono 100 ranking. Among the firm’s pro bono successes, article highlights Washington, DC, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Anjali Chaturvedi and Boston Litigation & Dispute Resolution associate Josh Orr for their pro bono efforts in Kosovo to battle human trafficking.
Accolades
New York Law Journal • May 08, 2009
This column recognizes "accolades" among New York State attorneys features the winners of the New York State Bar Association’s 2009 President’s Pro Bono Service Awards. Albany litigation & dispute resolution associate Jena Rotheim is included among the winners.
Law Day 2009: Rule of law, Rochester-area attorneys to be honored today
Daily Record • May 01, 2009
This feature article highlighted a number of Rochester-area attorneys who were honored during Law Day (May 1) events, including Rochester litigation & dispute resolution partner Dave Schraver, the recipient of the annual Adolph J. Rodenbeck Award given to a legal professional who displays professionalism and community service.
Honors and Appointments
Legal Times • January 05, 2009
Article in which Paul Griffin is cited as the recipient of the 2008 Friend of Children award by the Justic for Children’s Washington Chapter.
Honors and Appointments
Legal Times • January 05, 2009
In this column noting local legal industry honors and appointments, Washington D.C. litigation & dispute resolution associate Paul Griffin was included. Mr. Griffin was recently awarded the 2008 Friend of Children award by the Justice for Children’s Washington Chapter for his pro bono work.
Accolades
New York Law Journal • November 28, 2008
Article announcing the recipients of the Cornerstone Awards, given by Lawyers Alliance. Jessica Chiclacos is mentioned as one of the attorneys honored for outstanding pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations.
Long Islanders on the Move
Long Island Business News • November 25, 2008
Article in which Jessica Chiclacos is cited as a recipient of the 2008 Cornerstone Award, given by the Lawyers Alliance for New York to recognize law firms and individual attorneys for pro bono legal efforts.
Long Islanders on the Move
Long Island Business News • November 25, 2008
In this column noting “Long Islanders on the Move,” Long Island labor and employment associate Jessica Chiclacos was included for recently being named a recipient of the 2008 Cornerstone Award, given by the Lawyers Alliance for New York to recognize law firms and individual attorneys for pro bono legal efforts.
Their Goal is to Improve Rochesterian’s Lives
Rochester Business Journal • October 17, 2008
The The article highlights winners of the RBJ/United Way Greater Rochester awards. Rochester nonprofit and educational organizations partner Michael Cooney was included and recognized as a "community champion." Mr. Cooney’s efforts with non-profits that have made a significant, positive impact on the community were specifically highlighted.
Responding to a Generation at Risk
Daily Record • October 09, 2008
This feature article highlights the pro bono efforts of Rochester products liability partner Dave Tennant and Rochester labor & employment partner Maggie Clemens. The article ties in Mr. Tennant’s and Ms. Clemens’ pro bono efforts to the firm’s Pro Bono Challenge, as issued by CEO and managing partner Dick Langan. Additionally, the "September Honor Roll," a section at the end of the article highlights other local attorneys and staff deserving recognition for their pro bono efforts, includes a number of Nixon Peabody employees.
Law Creates Taxing Situation for Nonprofits
Business First of Buffalo • August 29, 2008
This feature article discusses a new amendment to the state sales and use tax law which will go into effect on Sept. 1 directly impacting tax-exempt organizations in New York state. Tax and public finance partner John McQueen is quoted in the piece.
Don’t Ignore Corporate Social Responsibility
New Hampshire Business Review • August 15, 2008
This article on corporate social responsibility (CSR) was authored by Manchester corporate transactions partner James Hood and associate Barbara Bedard. The article addresses how CSR has become a critical element of day-to-day corporate operations.
Travel Can Be Rewarding
Legal Times • August 04, 2008
This feature article highlights some of the international pro bono work done by Nixon Peabody attorneys Laura Miller and Anjali Chaturvedi. Pro bono efforts in Darfur and Kosovo are chronicled in the article. Click here to read Legal Times article on Nixon Peabody’s international pro bono efforts.
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s most important opinions for first half of 2008
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly • July 14, 2008
This article highlights the “most important opinions for first half of 2008” as determined by the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’ staff. Earning this top distinction was the New Habitat, Inc. v. Tax Collector of Cambridge charitable donation pro-bono case. It is noted that Boston litigation & dispute resolution associate Christine Vargas Colmey represented the plaintiff.
New Perspectives in Pro Bono Service
Washington Lawyer • May 01, 2007
This feature article discusses Washington, DC-area attorneys involvement in the community. Specific, local pro bono activities are highlighted, including a homeowner’s case referred to Nixon Peabody through the DC Bar Pro Bono Program’s Landlord Tenant Resource Center. Washington, DC, affordable housing partner Patrice Harris Talbot and associates Tatiana Gutierrez and Eliot Reid were identified for representing the tenants.
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