Media Clips

These firms are getting a nod for their diversity efforts

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.

New in New York: 10 recent design projects in the Big Apple

Interior Design | September 26, 2019

Nixon Peabody’s New York City office, which prioritizes collaboration, is highlighted in this roundup of 10 significant design projects in the city.

Read fine print on cyberthreat coverage

Providence Business News | September 26, 2019

Providence Complex Commercial Disputes partner Steven Richard is quoted in this article about how more Rhode Island businesses are purchasing insurance to protect against the fallout from potential data breaches.

Boston Mayor Walsh says he's committed to ‘overhauling’ city zoning panel

Boston Business Journal | September 10, 2019

This article covers the City of Boston’s decision to hire Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly to investigate unfolding bribery allegations involving the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals.

Career tracker Lawyers on the move

Reuters Legal | September 09, 2019

This roundup of key personnel moves in the legal industry features the addition of Washington, DC, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner John Sandweg and his legal team. They are spearheading NP’s new Cross-Border Risks team.

21st Century Cures Act driving FDA changes

Modern Healthcare | September 07, 2019

This article discussing the 21st Century Cures Act’s ongoing impact on the Food and Drug Administration’s approval process quotes Boston Government Investigations and White Collar Defense partner Hannah Bornstein and Chicago Health Care partner Valerie Montague.

City taps Nixon Peabody partner to investigate ZBA bribery scandal

Boston Business Journal | September 07, 2019

This article covers the city of Boston’s hiring of Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly to investigate a federal bribery case. The case relates to a Boston Planning and Development Agency staffer who pleaded guilty to accepting $50,000 in bribes to influence a Boston Zoning Board of Appeal vote to move a condo development project forward.

Nixon Peabody adds corporate partner in HK

Reuters Asian Legal Business | September 06, 2019

This article highlights the arrival of Hong Kong Corporate partner Alvin So to Nixon Peabody CWL.

Hospitals lobby to delay DSH funding cuts as October 1 deadline looms

Crain’s New York | September 06, 2019

In this story, Litigation Department Head Scott O’Connell offers his perspective on new financial uncertainty for hospitals as an October deadline looms to avoid large cuts to federal funding for facilities that treat large numbers of Medicaid and uninsured patients.

Looming Over the College Admissions Case: Will Parents Like Felicity Huffman Get Jail?

New York Times | September 06, 2019

This article about upcoming sentencings of several parents involved in the college admissions case quotes Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense counsel Robert Fisher, noting his representation of former Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer.