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    Championing positive change

    • Who we are
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • Social Impact
    • Sustainability
    • Leadership
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    As a longtime leader in the effort to diversify the legal profession, we know principles fall short unless paired with meaningful actions.

    How We Advance DEI

    We’re intentionally building a firm that reflects our colleagues, clients, and communities.

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    Conscientious recruiting & hiring

    Mansfield Rule participant
    For significant leadership roles, at least 30% of the candidate pool considered must be women, attorneys of color, or LGBTQ+ attorneys.
    Diversity recruiting initiative
    For all open lateral associate positions at the firm, at least 20% of the candidates interviewed must be from diverse backgrounds.
    NP Internship Program
    At least 50% of the 2L and 3L candidates interviewed for our law student intern program must be from underrepresented groups, including women, racial/ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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    Supporting our colleagues

    Dedicated DEI hours
    Each Nixon Peabody attorney is challenged to devote at least 40 hours a year to diversity-related activities.
    Resource groups with a voice
    Our resource groups—Black, Asian and Middle Eastern American, Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women, and Veterans—act as an advisory board for our leadership team. The leaders of our resource groups also comprise our Diversity Committee, of which our managing partner and diversity partners are members.
    Mentoring & sponsorship programs
    We offer mentorship through our resource groups and sponsorship for senior-level diverse associates, counsel, and junior partners.
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    People-centric policies

    Diversity dialogues & training
    Colleagues engage in facilitated discussions about current events and unconscious bias. These experiences foster greater inclusion within our organization, spurring fellowship, empathy, and an enriched understanding of each other and the world around us.
    Post-parental leave ramp-up policy
    Attorneys returning from parenting leave have a reduced billable hour expectation at full pay for the first six months upon their return.
    Flexible work arrangement policies
    All firm attorneys are offered a number of different, flexible work arrangements to choose from, including full-time remote, in-person, hybrid, and work-from-anywhere options.
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    Partnerships with diverse vendors

    As part of our commitment to diversifying the legal profession, we have an updated and revitalized Supplier Diversity Program, designed to ensure that the vendors and suppliers we work with reflect the clients and communities we serve.

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    Moving the needle

    Our firm was one of four selected to be a founding member of the Move the Needle Fund (MTN), a first-ever program designed to create positive change in the legal industry. As part of our participation in MTN, we’ve set goals focused on increasing the diversity of our equity partnership by 2025.

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    Our 2025 Goals

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      Women equity partners

      as compared to 20% industry average

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      Racially/ethnically diverse equity partners

      as compared to 9% industry average

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      LGBTQ+ equity partners

      as compared to 2% industry average

    Data courtesy of NALP and MCCA (2019)

    Rekha Chiruvolu, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Nixon Peabody LLP

    We’re seeing a shift from diversity being the ‘right thing to do' to it being the ‘smart thing to do.’ Studies show that diverse teams come up with better solutions to problems and are more innovative and creative.

    Rekha ChiruvoluChief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

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    Achievements & Recognitions

    Us. News/Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms - 2023

    U.S. News—Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”/2023

    Nixon Peabody has been named a Tier 1 firm in Buffalo for Civil Rights Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2023.

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    Nixon Peabody achieves 100% rating by Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index 2022

    100% rating on Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Industry Index

    Nixon Peabody has earned the highest rating (100%) every year since 2006 on LGBTQ+ equality in corporate America—a testament to our enduring commitment and willingness to take action.

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    Mansfield Certification Plus, fifth consecutive year

    Diversity Lab has recognized Nixon Peabody with its highest rating for achieving over 30% gender and racial/ethnic diversity in a majority of firm leadership roles.

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    Move the Needle Fund

    Founding Firm, Move the Needle Fund

    We are one of four firms to pioneer the collaborative effort Move the Needle Fund, which is dedicated to creating a more diverse and inclusive legal profession.

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    2022 Firm Leadership Inclusion Champions - Powered by Diversity Lab

    Diversity Lab Inclusion Champion

    Named as one of eight Inclusion Champions out of 240 firms that participated in Diversity Lab’s Inclusion Blueprint. NP’s IP Practice Group also recognized as an Inclusion Champion.

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    LGBTQ+ issues

    The “It Gets Better Project” showcases videos of LGBTQ+ individuals sharing their stories of hope and encouragement. Our attorneys and staff lend their voices to this empowering organization. Robert Christmas passed away in June 2022. He was a dedicated force for LGBTQ+ inclusion at our firm and in the legal profession. His legacy will be an inspiration for years to come.

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    Contacts

    Rekha Chiruvolu

    Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

    • Office202.585.8605
    • rchiruvolu@nixonpeabody.com

    Joseph J. Ortego

    Partner / Diversity Partner / Chair, NP Trial® / Leader, Aviation

    • Office212.940.3045
    • jortego@nixonpeabody.com

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