Our priority is to attract, retain and promote talented individuals who reflect an array of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious and personal backgrounds. Nixon Peabody is recognized as a diversity leader by important measures like the Corporate Equality Index. We are incredibly proud of our 100% rating and actively work to keep it.
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We’re proud of our progress in building a more diverse and inclusive firm, but we know there's more work to do. Watch what we’ve accomplished so far. |
While we are proud of our diversity record, we know our actions going forward are the more important story. Through continuous attention to recruitment, training, mentoring and policies we will achieve our goal of ever greater diversity in the future.
Rekha Chiruvolu
Director of Diversity & Inclusion
rchiruvolu@nixonpeabody.com
Joseph Ortego
Chief Diversity Officer
jortego@nixonpeabody.com
Law360 | October 29, 2019
This story highlights Nixon Peabody’s robust diversity and inclusion efforts, including the recent announcement that the firm has once again achieved Mansfield Certification Plus. This distinction, awarded by Diversity Lab, recognizes firms that meet certain criteria for the representation and advancement of diverse attorneys.
NBC Out | September 06, 2019
This article about the importance of name changes for transgender individuals quotes New York City Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy partner Robert Christmas and Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes senior E-discovery specialist Anders Van Marter, and highlights their work with the transgender community. NBC Out is the network’s news site dedicated to LGBTQ news.
Law.com | September 03, 2019
This story highlights Nixon Peabody’s robust diversity and inclusion efforts, including the recent announcement that the firm has once again achieved Mansfield Certification Plus. This distinction, awarded by Diversity Lab, recognizes firms that meet certain criteria for the representation and advancement of diverse attorneys.
Recorder/Law.com | June 28, 2019
This article, about the progress big law firms have made in support of the LGBTQ community, highlights Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy and his role as chairman and CEO of the It Gets better Project. The story also links to Nixon Peabody’s It Gets Better video.
The American Lawyer | June 26, 2019
Nixon Peabody is mentioned in this roundup of notable pro bono cases. The article highlights the victory that Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes partners Tom Hecht, Seth Horvath and Tina Solis, with assistance from associate Bill Kirby and eDiscovery specialist Anders van Marter, won in Iowa Supreme Court in a matter involving Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming surgery for transgender individuals.
Law360 | June 20, 2019
Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy talks about his involvement with the It Gets Better Project and his experience as an openly gay man in the legal profession.
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly | June 20, 2019
Nixon Peabody’s Boston office hosted a successful Stonewall anniversary event for Pride month on June 5, featuring a keynote address from Transgender Emergency Fund director Chastity Bowick.
Law360 | June 20, 2019
Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy talks about his involvement with the It Gets Better Project and his experience as an openly gay man in the legal profession. Click here to read the full article.
Bloomberg Law | June 13, 2019
This article highlights Nixon Peabody’s Pride events, including a pro bono transgender name change clinic in the New York City office and the firm’s It Gets Better video, which features LGBTQ+ attorneys and staff members from several offices.
D.C. Bar | June 11, 2019
This article highlights Nixon Peabody’s Pride event at the Washington, DC, office, which featured a panel discussion on LGBTQ+ progress moderated by Complex Commercial Disputes associate Brian Whittaker.
Law360 | May 31, 2019
In this Q&A, Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Kathleen Ceglarski Burns discusses her legal career and path to partnership.
Buffalo Business Journal | May 17, 2019
Director of Diversity and Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu talks about Nixon Peabody’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, and the effort to integrate principles of inclusion into every aspect of the firm.
Rochester Business Journal | March 21, 2019
Rochester Private Clients partner Stephanie Seiffert is honored in this article for earning Rochester Business Journal’s 2019 Women of Excellence award, which recognizes high-achieving female attorneys based on their professional experience, leadership and community involvement. Rochester of counsel Susan Robfogel, a retired partner, was also recognized and will be inducted to the publication’s Circle of Excellence.
American Lawyer | March 14, 2019
Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes partners Seth Horvath, Tom Hecht and Tina Solis are mentioned in this article as runners-up for AmLaw’s Litigators of the Week award for their win at the Iowa Supreme Court in a matter involving Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming surgery for transgender people.
Courthouse News Service | March 08, 2019
In the following coverage, Chicago partners Tom Hecht, Seth Horvath and Tina Solis are mentioned in a series of articles covering the Iowa Supreme Court decision in favor of their clients, two transgender women who were denied Medicaid coverage for their gender-affirming surgeries, in violation of the Iowa Constitution and civil rights statutes. Chicago associate Bill Kirby and eDiscovery specialist Anders van Marter were also on the team.
Bloomberg Law | March 08, 2019
In the following coverage, Chicago partners Tom Hecht, Seth Horvath and Tina Solis are mentioned in a series of articles covering the Iowa Supreme Court decision in favor of their clients, two transgender women who were denied Medicaid coverage for their gender-affirming surgeries, in violation of the Iowa Constitution and civil rights statutes. Chicago associate Bill Kirby and eDiscovery specialist Anders van Marter were also on the team.
Law360 | March 08, 2019
In the following coverage, Chicago partners Tom Hecht, Seth Horvath and Tina Solis are mentioned in a series of articles covering the Iowa Supreme Court decision in favor of their clients, two transgender women who were denied Medicaid coverage for their gender-affirming surgeries, in violation of the Iowa Constitution and civil rights statutes. Chicago associate Bill Kirby and eDiscovery specialist Anders van Marter were also on the team.
American Lawyer | February 05, 2019
In this article covering African-American attorneys in the newest partner classes of Big Law firms, Nixon Peabody’s 2019 partner class is noted for being 60 percent diverse, and highlights the promotions of Boston Community Development Finance Partner John Marti and Los Angeles Affordable Housing and Real Estate Partner Edward Campbell.
Medium.com | January 31, 2019
Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes associate Laura Bacon authored this column about women and leadership in the legal industry. She recaps her experience at an ALAS conference focused on advancing women in law firm leadership and how discussions about implicit bias and inclusion—inside and outside the law firm—are helping create concrete solutions for the future.
WROC-AM | January 20, 2019
Rochester Private Clients partner Stephanie Seiffert is interviewed about her leadership role with the Women’s Council, a regional organization whose mission is “to nurture a vibrant and successful community for business and professional women.”
Crain’s New York | January 01, 2019
New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partners Erica Buckley and Tatiana Gutierrez are featured on this annual list honoring the top women in law in New York.
To Live and Law in LA | December 05, 2018
Los Angeles associates Jade Turner-Bond and Shannon Egan host this week’s episode, featuring a discussion of California’s new law, SB 826, which requires every publicly traded company in the state to have at least one woman on its board. The hosts discuss SB 826 with Megan Sette and Miki Reynolds, heads of Grid 110, a downtown Los Angeles startup accelerator with a focus on women founders.
The Glass Hammer | November 28, 2018
Managing partner and CEO Andrew Glincher is featured in this article discussing his personal belief in the value of diversity and inclusion, Nixon Peabody’s programs to promote equitable hiring and promotion, and how his own socioeconomic background has shaped his views.
Entrepreneur | November 28, 2018
San Francisco Office Managing Partner Tom Gaynor is featured in this article about how a personal experience with anti-LGBTQ discrimination led to his role in the creation of the StartOut Growth Lab, the first standalone business accelerator for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. StartOut graduated its third cohort of businesses on Thursday.
Best of Both Worlds Podcast | November 26, 2018
Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Kathleen Burns was a guest on the Best of Both Worlds podcast, discussing her experience as a working attorney with four children and highlighting Nixon Peabody’s many family-friendly policies.
Best of Both Worlds Podcast | November 26, 2018
Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Kathleen Burns was a guest on the Best of Both Worlds podcast, discussing her experience as a working attorney with four children and highlighting Nixon Peabody’s many family-friendly policies.
Huffington Post | November 26, 2018
Managing Partner and CEO Andrew Glincher wrote this contributed article about Nixon Peabody’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Law360 | October 25, 2018
CEO and Managing Partner Andrew Glincher is quoted in this article discussing the reasons Nixon Peabody signed onto a memo from the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund opposing a government plan to institute a narrow definition of gender.
Boston Business Journal | October 17, 2018
Boston Complex Commercial Disputes associate Tarae Howell is quoted in this article about his journey to practicing law and how he serves as a role model for young African Americans who are interested in legal careers.
Los Angeles Blade | September 22, 2018
Nixon Peabody last week co-sponsored a bicoastal celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 1993 March on Washington, a watershed event in the LGBTQ equality movement. San Francisco Office Managing Partner Tom Gaynor is pictured and quoted in this photo essay looking back at the March.
Delta Sky Magazine | August 31, 2018
This article about startup incubators and accelerators highlights how Nixon Peabody partnered with a national nonprofit to create the StartOut Growth Lab, an accelerator for LGBTQ entrepreneurs.
The American Lawyer | August 19, 2018
Nixon Peabody is mentioned in this article for meeting the Mansfield Rule requirements for representation of women and minorities in leadership or governance roles, partner promotions and senior lateral hires. NP is one of 41 firms nationwide to be Mansfield Certified, and one of 27 firms to earn the “Plus” certification.
Law360 | August 19, 2018
Director of Diversity & Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu is quoted in this story discussing Nixon Peabody’s commitment to increasing diversity in its leadership and partnership ranks—an effort that culminated in a Mansfield Certification Plus designation from Diversity Lab.
Practical Law | July 31, 2018
Director of Diversity & Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu is quoted in this article for her view on how law firms can successfully support a multigenerational workforce, which is another aspect of ongoing conversations about diversity.
San Francisco Business Times | June 14, 2018
Nixon Peabody and San Francisco office managing partner Tom Gaynor is featured in this article about the importance of making economic empowerment the next goal of the LGBTQ rights movement.
Medium.com | June 04, 2018
Director of Diversity and Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu wrote this contributed article about Nixon Peabody’s instant feedback tool for associates, called Here and Now: Real-Time Feedback.
Law360 | May 31, 2018
San Francisco office managing partner Tom Gaynor and Los Angeles intellectual property partner Seth Levy are quoted in this story on the strides LGBT attorneys have made in the legal industry.
Fox 5 San Diego | May 01, 2018
Los Angeles labor and employment associate Erin Holyoke is quoted in this article about a discrimination lawsuit filed by Nixon Peabody and the ACLU Foundation of San Diego and Imperial Counties on behalf of their client Christynne Wood, a transgender woman, against a Crunch Fitness gym in San Diego county.
City & State New York | March 26, 2018
New York City affordable housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen has been named one of the New York’s most remarkable women for her work on housing policy.
ABA Journal | November 30, 2017
This article features Nixon Peabody San Francisco office’s StartOut Growth Lab, an incubator for LGBTQ entrepreneurs. Office managing partner Tom Gaynor is quoted for launching the initiative.
Law360 | November 09, 2017
Manager of Diversity & Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu is quoted in this article about the most recent edition of the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, which highlights Nixon Peabody among the law firms receiving a perfect score of 100 and earing recognition as a “Best Place to work for LGBTQ Equality.”
San Jose Mercury News | October 29, 2017
In this article about StartOut Growth Lab, the first startup accelerator for LGBTQ entrepreneurs based in Nixon Peabody’s San Francisco office, the firm is mentioned for its role in providing legal advice and office space.
Washington Blade | October 22, 2017
This article mentions Washington DC commercial litigation attorneys John Hayes, Brian Whittaker and Ken Nichols for serving as counsel on the motion to intervene in a pending lawsuit against the Frederick County School Board and its policies to prevent discrimination against transgender students in the school system.
Rochester Business Journal | October 19, 2017
Rochester labor and employment partner Stephanie Caffera and manager of diversity and inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu were quoted in this special report regarding why employers should provide preventative discrimination training in the workplace.
LGBT Weekly | October 19, 2017
This article mentions Washington DC commercial litigation attorneys John Hayes, Brian Whittaker and Kenneth Nichols for serving as counsel on the motion to intervene in a pending lawsuit against the Frederick County School Board and its policies to prevent discrimination against transgender students in the school system.
Bloomberg Law: Big Law Business | September 17, 2017
This news roundup mentions the StartOut Growth Lab, an LGBT startup accelerator based in Nixon Peabody’s San Francisco office.
American Lawyer, National Law Journal, Law.com | September 13, 2017
San Francisco office managing partner Tom Gaynor and IP counseling and transactions partner On Lu are quoted in this feature article about the StartOut Growth Lab, an LGBT startup accelerator based in Nixon Peabody’s San Francisco office.
Law360 | August 20, 2017
Washington DC IP counseling and transactions associate Anthony Duncan is quoted in this article about how a law firm’s size affects diversity.
San Francisco Business Times | July 19, 2017
San Francisco office managing partner Tom Gaynor is quoted extensively in this feature on the San Francisco office’s StartOut Growth Lab. The article highlights the program, the inspiration behind how it got started, and the synergies between Nixon Peabody and StartOut.
Long Island Business News | May 25, 2017
Long Island health care associate JoAnna Nicholson is featured in this Q&A about her career, work-life balance and women in law.
Albany Times Union | May 05, 2017
Albany commercial litigation associate Leah Threatte Bojnowski is mentioned in this article as one of the speakers at the upcoming Women@Work Summit on the New York State of Women.
Nibletz: The Voice of Startups Everywhere Else | April 25, 2017
San Francisco office managing partner Tom Gaynor is quoted in this article about the new StartOut Growth Lab in Nixon Peabody’s San Francisco office.
Long Island Business News | April 25, 2017
Long Island health care associate JoAnna Nicholson is mentioned in this article for being named one of Hofstra Law School’s “Outstanding Women in Law” award recipients.
Los Angeles Business Journal | April 23, 2017
The Los Angeles Business Journal named Los Angeles IP counseling and transactions partner and fashion practice leader Staci Riordan as one of the Most Influential Women Lawyers.
The Daily Record | April 12, 2017
Rochester labor and employment partner Stephanie Caffera was recognized by the 2017 Excellence in Law awards as a “Top Woman in Law.”
Diversity and inclusion reside at the heart of our firm’s top priorities.
In 2019, we took concrete steps to continue improving our diversity and inclusion efforts. We are incredibly proud of our progress to date, but we know there is much more work to be done.
Download the Nixon Peabody 2019 Diversity & Inclusion Year in Review (PDF) to learn more about our diversity and inclusion journey.
