New York, NY. Nixon Peabody is proud to announce that senior counsel Kenneth Lind, former leader of the firm’s Project Finance and Public Finance practice, has been recognized by The Bond Buyer as a member of its Hall of Fame.
Each year, The Bond Buyer honors industry leaders whose career achievements have left an indelible positive impact on the industry at large and the clients they serve and celebrates these trailblazers for their unparalleled leadership and mentorship to their colleagues.
Ken has established a legacy as an accomplished and innovative attorney, industry leader who has made significant contributions to the public finance community, and insightful mentor who has helped develop the next generation of leaders. For more than 45 years, he has played an instrumental role in shaping major infrastructure projects throughout the US, including Manhattan’s West Side developments, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) on its Dulles Toll Road-Metrorail System Project, and the financial restructuring of Puerto Rico.
“Ken has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the best transportation and infrastructure lawyers in the country,” said Michael Goldman, Nixon Peabody partner and chair of the Project Finance, Infrastructure & Real Estate department. “His vision, creativity, and dedication have shaped the landscape of our cities and communities, and his generosity, kindness, and wisdom have inspired and guided his peers and mentees.”
Ken, who began his legal career in public service, spent several years at the New York City Law Department, then again at the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for 11 years as in-house counsel prior to joining Nixon Peabody in 2008. While at MTA, Ken was part of the team that secured full funding grant agreements from the federal government in connection with the East Side Access Project, which brought the Long Island Railroad into the Grand Central Terminal, and the first phase of the Second Avenue Subway. During the MTA’s $14 billion debt restructuring in 2002—the largest total deal in the history of American municipal finance at the time—he authored or co-authored substantially all of MTA’s legislation and all the financing agreements still used in the authority’s public offerings today. At Nixon Peabody, Ken has continued to serve the MTA as bond counsel and co-bond counsel.
“Through his devoted service to his clients, Ken has made an enormous positive impact on the way New Yorkers live, work, and play,” said Virginia Wong, Nixon Peabody partner and leader of the firm’s Project Finance & Public Finance practice. “With his embrace of multi-generational client teams and unique approach to mentorship, Ken has also been instrumental in helping to ensure the future success of our practice through developing rising industry leaders.”
Ken is one of eight honorees who comprise the Class of 2024 and will be formally inducted into The Bond Buyer Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Wednesday, September 18, at The Bond Buyer’s Infrastructure event in Philadelphia.
