Thought Leadership: Press Releases and News Coverage
News Coverage
Greenwashing: A Case Study
Greentech Media • 9/28/2009
This feature article addresses the practice of “greenwashing,” or making “green” claims about products and how companies can avoid being sued for making such claims. Boston Intellectual Property partner and leader of the Brands & Creations practice Jason Kravitz is quoted throughout the entire piece. Click here to read the article.
Green Law: Certified Green
Law Technology News • 9/1/2009
This feature article profiles Washington, DC, partner and leader of the firm’s Syndication practice Jeff Lesk. The article highlights Mr. Lesk’s certification as an accredited professional by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.
Nixon Peabody Expands Into 32,000 SF
GlobeSt.com • 6/17/2009
Article discussing the move of Nixon Peabody’s Chicago office to its new “green” space. Steve Rudisill, office managing partner, and Carolyn Kaplan, firmwide chief sustainability officer, are quoted.
Is the Green Light Still On?
The New Lawyer (Australia) • 5/21/2009
This article references Nixon Peabody’s first ldquo;green” office in San Francisco and quotes a firm press release on our LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Nixon Peabody is shown as an example that sustainable building can be done in a cost-effective and practical manner without sacrificing convenience and quality.
Green Groups Expect Fast Change In Energy Sector
Law 360 • 1/16/2009
This feature article discusses the environmental community expectations for the coming year under the new administration of President Obama. Third-party, industry resources were quoted throughout the piece including Silicon Valley environmental partner Greg O’Hara. Mr. O’Hara quotes address a number of topics including the streamlining of the project-approval process, particularly when talking about clean energy — wave, wind, solar, etc.
Green Briefs of the Week: Saving the earth, legally
Long Island Business News • 1/16/2009
This article features Nixon Peabody’s “green” efforts. Firm Chief Sustainability Officer Carolyn Kaplan and Long Island office administrator Dorothy Montgomery, a member of Long Island’s green committee, are quoted in the piece.
Lawyers Hope New Green Efforts Yield Gold
Daily Journal (Los Angeles) • 1/13/2009
This column by long-time Daily Journal staff member Martin Berg discusses local attorney’s hopes that “green” efforts could prove to be profitable. Los Angeles office managing partner Rick Jones is prominently quoted in the piece, addressing issues including hopes for Southern California to become an incubator for development of clean technologies, with boosts from increased cooperation between the region’s universities, local governments and medical facilities, and creative use of under-used real estate.
The Green Scene: Solar Makes Sense
Affordable Housing Finance • 1/1/2009
This feature article highlights one affordable housing community in Boston, MA and its solar components. Washington D.C. partner and leader of the syndication practice Jeff Lesk is quoted in the piece. Mr. Lesk’s comments offer developers “lessons learned” based on this one project.
Green Briefs of the Week
Long Island Business News • 12/3/2008
In this column discussing “green” news, Nixon Peabody’s recent Long Island Sustainability Fair was included and Long Island health services associate Bryan Lewis was quoted addressing takeaways from the event.
Financial Incentives Grow for Green-Minded Owners
New York Law Journal • 11/25/2008
This contributed article was authored by Long Island real estate & community development partner Denise Pursley. The article, which appeared as an “Outside Counsel” column, addresses financial incentives intended to stimulate green building and renewable energy investments.
For Green Building, it’s Legal Limbo
Washington Business Journal • 11/14/2008
This feature article looks at the "legal limbo" associated with green building. Washington, D.C. partner and syndication practice group leader Jeff Lesk is quoted in the piece. Mr. Lesk’s quotes address the lack of precedent-setting cases for LEED-accredited lawyers.
Corporate Risk Disclosure: The required, the voluntary and the best practices.
New York Law Journal • 9/15/2008
This article, included in the September 15 special “Climate Change” section, was contributed by Energy and Environmental practice group leader Jean McCreary, Boston partner and leader of the firm’s Climate Change team Ruth Silman, and Albany Energy and Environmental partner Rich Cogen.
Who Will Build CREZ Lines, and When?
North American Wind Power • 9/1/2008
Article quoting Jessica Graf.
Solar Man!
Bisnow • 8/19/2008
This article discusses Washington, DC, syndication partner Herb Steven’s involvement in the recent U.S. Bancorp deal that will make solar programs available to the residents of Connecticut.
New Breed of Human Resource Leader
HR Magazine • 6/1/2008
Carolyn Kaplan interviewed extensively, along with CSOs from Google, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and other companies, about the growing role of the Chief Sustainability Officer.
As Carbon Market Grows, Law Firms Cash In
Boston Business Journal • 5/16/2008
In a feature focused on how law firms and the carbon market, Boston environment and energy partner Ruth Silman is quoted. In addition to providing commentary on the industry, it is noted that Silman has worked to prepare the firm’s utility clients for the upcoming carbon credit regional caps.
Leading The Revolution: Long Island Ushers America Into The Green Era
Long Island Business News • 4/23/2008
The article notes, "Some businesses are taking environmental awareness to the next level, by making their everyday operations as green as possible. Jericho law firm Nixon Peabody LLC, which has offices worldwide, has taken drastic steps to be ’green lawyers…’"
Nixon Peabody is moving, going green
The Business Review (Albany) • 2/25/2008
Albany offices administrator Robyn Churchill discusses Nixon Peabody's planned move and seek LEED certification for its new offices.
Outgreening the Joneses
California Lawyer • 2/1/2008
Article states that Nixon Peabody’s "green" efforts in San Francisco have helped the firm "plant a flag" of leadership among law firms.
Movers & Shakers
Law Firm Inc • 1/1/2008
Carolyn Kaplan profiled as first Chief Sustainability Officer in a major law firm.
Law Firms Look to Add Sustainability to Practices
San Francisco Business Times • 12/31/2007
Article notes “Taking a cue from their corporate clients, an increasing number of law firms are creating positions to promote sustainable business practices.”
Up Close
Democrat & Chronicle • 12/9/2007
Mention of Richard Marx receiving the Hugh E. Cumming Environmental Quality Award from the Center for Environmental Information.
Bar Chief Says it’s Time to End the Paper Chase; Pushing for Green Law Firms
The Boston Globe • 12/3/2007
Report says, "Attention to the bottom line played a role in Nixon Peabody’s recent decision to name a "chief sustainability officer," a position now held by Carolyn S. Kaplan, who has been an attorney with the Boston law firm’s energy and environmental practice group since 1997."
Marx Receives Award
Daily Record • 11/30/2007
News brief announcing Richard Marx receiving the Hugh E. Cumming Environmental Quality Award from the Center for Environmental Information.
Will Going Green Earn More Green?
The Recorder • 11/21/2007
While many firms are making green strides internally, Nixon says it’s the first law firm to create an official position targeting sustainability.
Nixon Peabody Appoints Sustainability Officer
ABA Journal • 11/20/2007
Story reports that “Nixon Peabody has appointed a chief sustainability officer to bolster the law firm’s environmental efforts as well as its image with clients.”
Law Firm Puts Green Affairs Under Officer
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle • 11/14/2007
Article about Carolyn Kaplan, a native of Rochester, New York, who practices in Nixon Peabody’s energy and environmental practice group, and has been appointed as the firm’s first Chief Sustainability Officer.
Keen on Green?
New York Law Journal • 10/22/2007
Article coauthored by Jean McCreary and Jeff Lesk about Nixon Peabody’s commitment to become one of the first law firms in the country apply for environmental certification from the U.S. Green Building Council under its program for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Climate change practice groups heat up along with temperatures
Lawyers USA • 9/24/2007
Article including commentary from Andrea Cohen about how the cleantech industry is trying to solve the problem of climate change.
It's easy being green
Lawyers USA • 9/24/2007
Feature article on Nixon Peabody’s green office in San Francisco including comments from Andrea Cohen about how the new office demonstrates that Nixon Peabody attorneys are not just servicing clients in reducing carbon footprints, but the firm is reducing its own carbon footprint as well.
Greener Pastures: Some Firms Upgrade to Eco-Friendly Digs
San Francisco Daily Journal/Los Angeles Daily Journal • 8/22/2007
Article about Nixon Peabody’s new green office in San Francisco including comments from Jeff Lesk about how changes to go green will save companies more money in the long run.
Affordable Rental Housing Development Is Becoming Increasingly Green
Tax Credit Advisor • 8/1/2007
Article discussing how low-income housing tax credit development is becoming more and more “green,” quoting Jeff Lesk, Nixon Peabody partner, leader of the firm’s tax credit syndication practice, and a leader of its green initiative. Click here to read the article online (article begins on page 10).
Green Is Good
ABA Journal • 8/1/2007
Article about Nixon Peabody’s new San Francisco green office featuring commentary from Jeff Lesk about the firm’s commitment to the environment and to sustainable design and development practices.
Solar, Celebrity & Affordable Housing
RenewableEnergyAccess.com • 7/23/2007
Article citing IPED conference “Green Homes and Sustainable Communities 2007: The Annual National Symposium on Green Affordable Housing & Community Development,” and featuring commentary from Jeffrey Lesk on “the greening” of affordable housing. Click here to read the full article.
Industry Insiders to Meet in San Francisco for Nation’s Only Symposium on Green Affordable Housing and Community Development
Multi-HousingNews.com • 7/18/2007
Article on IPED conference “Green Homes and Sustainable Communities 2007: The Annual National Symposium on Green Affordable Housing & Community Development,” featuring Nixon Peabody attorney Jeff Lesk as conference co-chair. Click here to read the full article.
Governments not in the LEED, say experts
Inside Greentech • 7/17/2007
Article featuring comments by Nixon Peabody attorney Jeff Lesk. Click here to read the full article.
How One Law Firm Went Green
Legal Times • 6/26/2007
Article authored by syndication practice group leader Jeff Lesk about Nixon Peabody’s new green office in San Francisco and the firm wide green initiative. Click here to read the full article.
Do As I Say, and As I Do
Washington Business Journal • 6/8/2007
Article featuring Nixon Peabody’s new green office in San Francisco.
A green way to win clients
The Recorder • 6/4/2007
Article featuring commentary from Paul Schrier and Andrea Cohen on the opening of Nixon Peabody’s green office in San Francisco.
Nixon Peabody gets ‘green’ makeover
National Law Journal • 5/31/2007
Article profiling Nixon Peabody’s new green office in San Francisco, including commentary from syndication practice group leader Jeffery Lesk on the importance of aligning Nixon Peabody with its clients to demonstrate the firm’s commitment to the environment.
