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Jeffrey S. Lesk

Partner, LEED® AP
Office Managing Partner
Tax Credit Finance & Syndication Practice Group Leader
Washington, DC
Phone: 202-585-8707
Fax: 202-585-8080
Email jlesk@nixonpeabody.com
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JEFFREY S. LESK

Jeffrey Lesk is the managing partner of Nixon Peabody’s Washington, DC, office. He concentrates his practice in matters relating to affordable housing and community development; real estate syndication and securities; real estate acquisition, development and finance; and tax credit finance. His practice has included structuring and implementing all aspects of public and private real estate investment programs focusing on socially-oriented real estate projects that leverage the low-income housing tax credit, historic preservation tax credits, renewable energy tax credits and other federal, state, and local incentives. He has most recently concentrated on applying sustainable development and financing techniques to affordable housing and community development transactions and on educating developers, investors, and government agencies about green development and finance. He has co-developed and co-chaired (with Enterprise Community Partners) "Green Homes and Sustainable Communities," the preeminent annual green community development symposium.

Jeff is a leader in Nixon Peabody’s firmwide "Legally Green®" initiative, which identifies opportunities for the firm’s practices to participate in sustainable development and renewable energy projects, and prioritizes sustainability within the firm. He worked with Nixon Peabody’s San Francisco office to become one of the first law firm offices in the country to receive certification from the U.S. Green Building Council under its program for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Jeff is also a U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Accredited Professional.

Jeff is a frequent speaker on various housing, community development, and environmental topics, and a guest lecturer at several local universities. He has been Community Economic Development Editor of the ABA Journal of Affordable Housing & Community Development Law and is currently on the advisory board of the Housing and Development Reporter. Jeff also served on the advisory committee of the National Building Museum's exhibits, “Affordable Housing—Designing an American Asset,” and “Green Community.” He currently serves on the board of Greenspace, which is developing DC's green building center, the Chairman’s Council of Conservation International, the lawyers working Group of the U.S. Green Building Council, the Enterprise DC advisory board, and the Fannie Mae green affordable housing task force.

Jeff began his career as an attorney at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, working with the Office of General Counsel and the Urban Development Action Grant Program.

Media Clips

  • Q&A: Nixon Peabody's Jeffrey Lesk
    The Blog of Legal Times | April 30, 2013

    This article profiles Washington, DC, office managing partner and Tax Credit Finance & Syndication practice group leader Jeff Lesk.

  • Nixon Peabody Aids Rachael
    Legal Bisnow | February 7, 2013

    This coverage highlights the Washington, DC, office’s support of the Rachel’s Women’s Center, which provides homeless and formerly homeless women with opportunities to develop their independence. Office managing partner Jeff Lesk is pictured and partner Tina Wilcox is mentioned as one of the Center’s board members.

  • Nixon Peabody Practice Group Awaits Fate of Development Tax Credits
    Washington Post | December 24, 2012

    This feature article, which appears in the Washington Post’s Capital Business section, focuses on how the fiscal cliff could impact tax credits. Nixon Peabody’s Tax Credit Finance & Syndication practice is prominently featured in the article. Washington, DC, Tax Credit Finance & Syndication partner Rick Goldstein and Tax Credit Finance & Syndication practice group leader Jeff Lesk are quoted throughout the article.

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  • Nixon Peabody Tackles Innovation
    Washington Post | August 13, 2012

    Chief Innovation Officer Herb Stevens and Washington, DC, office managing partner and Tax Credit Finance & Syndication practice group leader Jeff Lesk are featured in this article that focuses on Nixon Peabody’s innovation efforts.
  • U.S. Conference of Mayors: Thomas Friedman speech
    C-SPAN | January 19, 2012
    This video clip features New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman’s recent speech to the U.S. Conference of Mayors where he highlights his most recent book, That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back. Washington, DC, office managing partner and leader of the Tax Credit Finance & Syndication practice Jeff Lesk, who is quoted in Mr. Freidman’s book, is referenced in the speech.
  • Building Green: Current Trends in the Green World
    Tax Credit Advisor | January 1, 2012

    This article addresses current trends in green building and sustainable development for affordable multifamily rental housing. Washington, DC, office managing partner and leader of the firm’s Tax Credit Finance & Syndication practice, Jeff Lesk, discusses issues and trends.

  • Thomas Friedman to United States: Innovate or Else
    Fast Company | September 6, 2011

    This article discusses That Used to be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World it Invented and How We Can Come Back, the latest release from best-selling author and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman. The focus of the article is on prioritizing innovation. Washington, DC, office managing partner and leader of the Tax Credit Finance & Syndication practice Jeff Lesk is quoted in Mr. Friedman’s book and referenced in the article discussing the firm’s chief innovation officer and efforts foster more creative thinking throughout the firm.

  • Nixon MP (Most Pedaling)
    Bisnow | May 20, 2011
    This article highlights Washington, DC, office managing partner and leader of the Tax Credit Finance & Syndication practice group Jeff Lesk’s participation in Climate Ride, a 300-mile ride from New York to Washington, DC.
  • Exercise Instructors Often Have High-powered Careers Outside of the Gym
    Washington Post | November 16, 2010
    This article by the publication’s health columnist profiles kickboxing, step, and yoga instructors around Washington, DC, who also have a “day job.” Washington, DC, office managing partner and leader of the firm’s Syndication practice Jeff Lesk is the main subject of the column.
  • Law Firm Starts Bike Rental Program for its Employees
    Washington Post | May 24, 2010
    This feature article highlights the launch of the Washington, DC, office’s bike-share program. The office’s managing partner, Jeff Lesk, is quoted throughout the piece discussing the program and how it ties into the firm’s commitment to sustainability.
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Events

IPED Conference: Emerging Trends in Financing Tax Credit Projects
March 13, 2013

IPED Conference: National Affordable Green Homes and Sustainable Communities Summit @ Greenbuild
November 13, 2012

IPED Conference: The New Frontier in Financing Tax Credit Projects
March 21, 2012

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Conferences/Speaking Engagements

Jeffrey S. Lesk