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    • Alternative Fee Arrangements

      Developing innovative pricing structures and alternative fee agreement models that deliver additional value for our clients.

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      Advancing professional knowledge and offering credits for attorneys, staff and other professionals.

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      Helping clients respond correctly when a crisis occurs.

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      Providing our clients with legal, strategic, and practical advice to make transformational changes in their organizations.

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      Delivering seamless service through partnerships across the globe.

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      Offering fresh insights on cases that are delayed, over budget, or off-target from the desired resolution.

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      Courtroom-ready lawyers who can resolve disputes early on clients’ terms or prevail at trial before a judge or jury.

    • Social Impact

      Creating positive impact in our communities through increasing equity, access, and opportunity.

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    Creating positive impact in our communities

    • Who we are
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • Social Impact
    • Sustainability
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    We marshal our talents, tools, and resources to be agents of change—pursuing justice and giving voice to underserved individuals in our communities.

    Pro bono services that make an impact

    We believe attorneys have the ability and the obligation to advocate for those often overlooked by our justice system. Our pro bono work focuses on racial justice, LGBT+ equality, sustainability, and more—serving vulnerable individuals and families in our surrounding communities and advancing important causes nationwide.

    • Over 23,000

      pro bono hours firmwide in 2021

    • 3%

      of billable hours pledged to pro bono work – PBI Pro Bono Challenge signatory

    • 75%

      attorney participation in pro bono work

    Pro Bono Highlights

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    LGBTQ+ rights: Fighting for transgender health equity

    A team of NP Chicago attorneys successfully represented two transgender women in Iowa whose gender-affirming surgeries were denied by Medicare. Their victory before the Iowa Supreme Court could have far-reaching effects on discriminatory state laws across the nation.

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    Immigration and humanitarian response: Resettling Afghan refugees

    When the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan in summer 2021, NP immediately created a team of more than 25 legal professionals to support the safe and rapid migration of Afghan refugees to the United States. With our nonprofit partners, we assisted more than 850 Afghans departing the country amid increasing turmoil.

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    It’s truly inspiring to see how our work translates to tangible results for our clients, their businesses, and our communities.

    Sharmaine HengDirector of Pro Bono & Social Impact

    Social impact in action

    We make a positive impact by giving back with our time, resources, and talent.

    Nixon Peabody Week of Service 2022

    Creating positive impact through our first-ever Week of Service

    We recently hosted our inaugural NP Impact Week of Service. Our firm’s collective efforts to give back and strengthen our communities. Together, more than 500 colleagues across our different offices participated in service projects or engaged in virtual pro bono opportunities, all aimed at supporting people and places in need.

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    Joining forces through pro bono and volunteerism

    We partner with local and national organizations where we believe our pro bono and community service efforts can help make a measurable community difference.

    Our areas of focus include education, affordable housing, community and economic development, healthcare, social services, and civil legal aid.

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    Charitable giving

    We spearhead charitable giving initiatives at all levels of the firm. We support inspiring organizations across the country. Our local offices host regular fundraising drives, including to benefit veterans and people experiencing homelessness.

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    Community leadership

    Our attorneys sit on the boards of organizations that strengthen our local communities and often link to our pro bono and volunteerism efforts.

    Achievements & Recognitions

    AIDS Legal Referral Panel

    Law Firm of the Year

    The AIDS Legal Referral Panel recognized Nixon Peabody for its longstanding pro bono work with the organization.

    AIDS Legal Referral Panel

    LatinoJustice PRLDEF

    Pro Bono Publico Champion

    NP was recognized by LatinoJustice, which advocates for equitable and accessible justice, especially for the US Latino community.

    LatinoJustice

    Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice

    Human Rights in Action Award

    Presented to our firm by Stanford’s Center for Human Rights and International Justice, which is dedicated to protecting and promoting dignity and rights for all.

    Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice

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