Thought Leadership: Press Releases and News Coverage
News Coverage
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.
