At NP, we’re actively building a firm that reflects our colleagues, clients, and communities, and creates real opportunity for talented people from all 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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While we are proud of our diversity record to date, we know our actions going forward are most important. Through continuous attention to recruitment, retention, training, development, and inclusive policies, we will achieve our broader goal of building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse organization.
Washington Business Journal | January 13, 2022
Rekha Chiruvolu’s elevation to Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer is featured in this roundup of noteworthy regional news, mentioning some highlights of NP’s DEI initiatives and background details from Rekha’s career.
Bloomberg Law | January 11, 2022
The following article features the promotion of Rekha Chiruvolu to Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, noting her points of focus for the DEI program and her close collaboration with Pro Bono & Social Impact Director Sharmaine Heng to expand our positive impact as a firm. Law360 also quotes Managing Partner and CEO Steve Zubiago on Rekha’s passion for DEI in the legal profession.
Law360 | January 11, 2022
The following article features the promotion of Rekha Chiruvolu to Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, noting her points of focus for the DEI program and her close collaboration with Pro Bono & Social Impact Director Sharmaine Heng to expand our positive impact as a firm. Law360 also quotes Managing Partner and CEO Steve Zubiago on Rekha’s passion for DEI in the legal profession.
The American Lawyer | January 11, 2022
The following article features the promotion of Rekha Chiruvolu to Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, noting her points of focus for the DEI program and her close collaboration with Pro Bono & Social Impact Director Sharmaine Heng to expand our positive impact as a firm. Law360 also quotes Managing Partner and CEO Steve Zubiago on Rekha’s passion for DEI in the legal profession.
American Lawyer | November 01, 2021
This feature article on Diversity Lab’s On Ramp Fellowship—a program that seeks to reintegrate women who went on hiatus back into the legal workplace—names NP as one of the fellowship’s 39 participating law firms and legal departments.
Crain’s New York Business | October 11, 2021
Chief Diversity Officer and Long Island Complex Commercial Disputes partner Joe Ortego is profiled for being named as one of the diverse professionals who are shaping companies and institutions in the New York metropolitan area, while helping to mentor and elevate other diverse professionals.
Law360 | September 13, 2021
The following articles feature Diversity Lab’s announcement of the Mansfield Certification 4.0 list, a program the DEI-focused industry group piloted in 2017 and includes “Mansfield Plus” certification, indicating that 30% of the lawyers staffed on matters resulting from formal pitch meetings are from historically underrepresented groups. NP is included in the list of firms for achieving Mansfield Certification Plus, the fourth consecutive year our firm has done so.
The American Lawyer | September 13, 2021
The following articles feature Diversity Lab’s announcement of the Mansfield Certification 4.0 list, a program the DEI-focused industry group piloted in 2017 and includes “Mansfield Plus” certification, indicating that 30% of the lawyers staffed on matters resulting from formal pitch meetings are from historically underrepresented groups. NP is included in the list of firms for achieving Mansfield Certification Plus, the fourth consecutive year our firm has done so.
American Lawyer | August 26, 2021
This article focusing on possible solutions to the implicit biases within work allocation processes at BigLaw firms quotes Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu on NP’s piloting of Diversity Lab’s Workflow app, and the technology’s positive impact on equitable and transparent decision-making within the firm.
Providence Business News | August 06, 2021
Managing partner and CEO Steve Zubiago is featured in this Q&A article on NP’s work with Move the Needle and the Mansfield Rule, the headway the firm has made to these commitments, and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to the firm.
American Lawyer | July 27, 2021
This article features NP as one of two law firms piloting the Mansfield Rule for Workflow app, which aims to remove inequity and implicit bias from work assignment processes. Rekha Chiruvolu, director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, is quoted on the app’s functionality, how it can reduce biases when work is assigned, and its adoption among attorneys. Law.com and Bloomberg Law also picked up the article for their morning roundups.
Albany Business Review | June 24, 2021
This Q&A article features NP Albany as one of the region’s leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and highlights the firm’s Mansfield Rule certification and Move the Needle commitments.
Boston Business Journal | June 09, 2021
This article names NP among the notable, Boston-area businesses observing Juneteenth as an annual company holiday moving forward.
Reuters Legal | June 01, 2021
In an article looking at how law firms are observing Juneteenth—commemorating the end of slavery in the United States—Diversity & Inclusion director Rekha Chiruvolu explains why it is important that we recognize the historic event in a meaningful way.
World Trademark Review | May 19, 2021
In this series highlighting top-ranking IP law firms that also received Human Rights Campaign’s “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” honors, Director of Diversity & Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu discusses the communication and training that goes into upholding our firm’s D&I policies, and why a concise mission statement with a clear message from leadership is vital to creating a truly inclusive organization.
Albany Business Review | May 17, 2021
NP was selected for the publication’s “Leaders in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” award, for the firm’s Move the Needle and Diversity Challenge initiatives in addition to NP Albany’s work with the Transgender Defense League.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | April 30, 2021
Chicago office managing partner David Brown, of the Corporate group, and Director of Diversity & Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu provide commentary in this article about NP’s diversity & inclusion initiatives and how the firm is working to combat racial injustice and systemic racism in our society.
New Hampshire Business Review | April 15, 2021
Director of Diversity & Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu joined the “Down to Business” podcast to discuss the current state of diversity in business and recent progress, NP’s D&I initiatives, and circumstances in New Hampshire that make diversity programs particularly relevant.
The Daily Record | February 24, 2021
This feature article on NP’s Diversity Challenge, which now includes up to 60 hours of billable hour credit toward diversity-related activities, extensively quotes Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk and Director of Diversity & Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu on Rochester’ s diversity-focused events and initiatives and NP’ s firmwide commitments to D&I.
Law360 | February 19, 2021
NP’s Diversity Challenge, which now includes up to 60 hours of billable hour credit toward diversity-related activities, was included in this end-of-week column of notable legal news.
Law360 | February 18, 2021
This article features the evolution of NP’ s Diversity Challenge, which now includes up to 60 hours of billable hour credit toward diversity-related activities. Washington, D.C. Corporate partner Kendal Tyre, who is credited with conceptualizing the Challenge back in 2010, is quoted on how seriously the firm takes diversity. Director of Diversity & amp;Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu, based in Los Angeles, is mentioned for spearheading the Challenge. Bloomberg Law also mentioned the Challenge in their morning roundup of notable legal news “Wake Up Call.“
Albany Business Review | December 09, 2020
This feature article on NP Albany highlights its accolade as one of the city’s “Best Places to Work,” focusing on the office’s initiatives promoting diversity and equity.
Law360 | November 06, 2020
This article covers a new report from think tank Diversity & Flexibility Alliance that mentions our firm as one of 46 BigLaw firms that had a 2020 new partner class of at least 50% women. Related to this, Diversity & Flexibility Alliance at its annual conference last week recognized NP with a 2020 “Tipping the Scales” award.
Rochester Business Journal | July 10, 2020
Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk contributed this column on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent determination—notably during Pride Month—that sexual orientation and gender identity are protected under federal law. The column was adapted from an NP alert by Rochester partner Stephanie Caffera, Providence office managing partner Andrew Prescott, Boston department attorney Aimee Bierman, and Long Island associate Christopher Moro, all of the Labor and Employment group.
Wall Street Journal | June 18, 2020
Nixon Peabody is included in this article, along with major companies across the U.S., for observing Juneteenth—commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. and celebrated on June 19 each year—by declaring it a firm holiday and paid day off for employees.
Boston Business Journal | June 17, 2020
Following the firm’s announcement to observe Juneteenth—commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. and celebrated on June 19 each year—Nixon Peabody was included in the following articles for declaring it a firm holiday and for providing employee resources on social justice and racial equality. Managing Partner and CEO Andrew Glincher is quoted for his call to “show empathy, compassion and to speak out loudly against racism and bigotry,” and “to make it unequivocally clear that black lives matter.”
Chicago Tribune | June 16, 2020
Following the firm’s announcement to observe Juneteenth—commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. and celebrated on June 19 each year—Nixon Peabody was included in the following articles for declaring it a firm holiday and for providing employee resources on social justice and racial equality. Managing Partner and CEO Andrew Glincher is quoted for his call to “show empathy, compassion and to speak out loudly against racism and bigotry,” and “to make it unequivocally clear that black lives matter.”
Law360 | June 16, 2020
Following the firm’s announcement to observe Juneteenth—commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. and celebrated on June 19 each year—Nixon Peabody was included in the following articles for declaring it a firm holiday and for providing employee resources on social justice and racial equality. Managing Partner and CEO Andrew Glincher is quoted for his call to “show empathy, compassion and to speak out loudly against racism and bigotry,” and “to make it unequivocally clear that black lives matter.”
American Lawyer | June 12, 2020
Following the firm’s announcement to observe Juneteenth—commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. and celebrated on June 19 each year—Nixon Peabody was included in the following articles for declaring it a firm holiday and for providing employee resources on social justice and racial equality. Managing Partner and CEO Andrew Glincher is quoted for his call to “show empathy, compassion and to speak out loudly against racism and bigotry,” and “to make it unequivocally clear that black lives matter.”
Washington Lawyer | June 05, 2020
This feature article on the Move the Needle Fund and law firm diversity spotlights Nixon Peabody’s MTN participation and quotes Washington, D.C. office managing partner Colette Dafoe, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, and director of Diversity & Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu on why it’s vitally important to increase diversity in the legal profession.
Law360 | April 28, 2020
NP’s 2020 Partner Class, Global Finance partner Ilana Kameros’ promotion to New York City office managing partner and San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes partner Matt Richards’ promotion to pro bono partner were included in this quarterly roundup of notable partner-level promotions in the legal industry.
Providence Business News | February 28, 2020
This article quotes Providence Office Managing Partner Andrew Prescott and Labor and Employment partner Stacie Collier on the steps Nixon Peabody is taking to increase diversity among attorneys and the changes they have seen in the profession over time.
The American Lawyer | February 07, 2020
This article on the legal profession’s response to last year’s open letter on diversity highlights Nixon Peabody as one of the firms taking major steps to build a more representative workforce, mentioning our participation in the Move the Needle Fund.
The American Lawyer | February 04, 2020
Managing Partner and CEO Andrew Glincher talks about Nixon Peabody’s selection as the fifth firm participating in Diversity Lab’s new Move the Needle Fund, a new “laboratory” for research and programs designed to increase diversity in the legal profession. As part of our participation, NP has set an ambitious goal to achieve over the next five years.
Law360 | February 04, 2020
The article highlights Nixon Peabody as one of the five law firms selected to join the Move the Needle Fund and includes commentary by managing partner and CEO Andrew Glincher about our commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive legal profession and the goals we aim to achieve over the next five years. Bloomberg Law’s morning news roundup Wake Up Call also linked to Tuesday’s American Lawyer article.
The Boston Globe | February 04, 2020
The article highlights Nixon Peabody as one of the five law firms selected to join the Move the Needle Fund and includes commentary by managing partner and CEO Andrew Glincher about our commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive legal profession and the goals we aim to achieve over the next five years. Bloomberg Law’s morning news roundup Wake Up Call also linked to Tuesday’s American Lawyer article.
Providence Business News | January 21, 2020
This story highlights Nixon Peabody’s perfect 100 percent rating on the Corporate Equality Index, a measure of LGBTQ-inclusive workplace policies developed by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This is the 14th consecutive year NP has earned a perfect score.
Boston Business Journal | January 21, 2020
This story highlights Nixon Peabody’s perfect 100 percent rating on the Corporate Equality Index, a measure of LGBTQ-inclusive workplace policies developed by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This is the 14th consecutive year NP has earned a perfect score.
Multi-Housing News | December 19, 2019
This article about the opening of Stonewall House in Brooklyn—New York State’s first LGBT-friendly affordable elder housing—mentions Nixon Peabody for advising BFC Partners on the development.
Providence Business News | December 06, 2019
Managing partner and CEO Andrew Glincher, Director of Diversity and Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu, and Providence Office Managing Partner Andrew Prescott provide commentary in this profile highlighting Nixon Peabody’s diversity and inclusion efforts. At Thursday’s Providence Business News Diversity & Inclusion Summit, NP was honored as the award winner in the Legal Services category.
Chicago Lawyer | November 20, 2019
This story profiles Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes partners Seth Horvath, Tom Hecht and Tina Solis, who received an honor from the ACLU of Iowa for their years-long representation of two transgender clients who were denied Medicaid coverage for their gender-affirming surgeries.
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.
Boston Business Journal | October 14, 2019
This article, which quotes CEO and managing partner Andrew Glincher and Director of Diversity and Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu, covers Nixon Peabody’s efforts to expand and diversify the pool of young talent by hiring fewer summer associates and brining on more year-round interns.
Boston Business Journal | September 19, 2019
This article quotes Director of Diversity and Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu on Nixon Peabody’s robust diversity-focused initiatives and mentions CEO and managing partner Andrew Glincher’s support for these programs. The article also notes that Rekha has been in the role since 2015, and many competitor firms in Boston are just now hiring for similar positions.
The Daily Record | September 11, 2019
Rochester Complex Commercial Disputes partner Carolyn Nussbaum wrote this contributed article outlining the collaboration between attorneys and judges to increase diversity in the courtroom.
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.
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.”
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