Championing positive change

Mansfield Rule participant

For significant leadership roles, at least 30% of the candidate pool considered must be women, attorneys of color, or LGBTQ+ attorneys.

Diversity recruiting initiative

For all open lateral associate positions at the firm, at least 20% of the candidates interviewed must be from diverse backgrounds.

NP Internship Program

At least 50% of the 2L and 3L candidates interviewed for our law student intern program must be from underrepresented groups, including women, racial/ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Dedicated DEI hours

Each Nixon Peabody attorney is challenged to devote at least 40 hours a year to diversity-related activities.

Resource groups with a voice

Our resource groups—Black, Asian and Middle Eastern American, Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women, and Veterans—act as an advisory board for our leadership team. The leaders of our resource groups also comprise our Diversity Committee, of which our managing partner and diversity partners are members.

Mentoring & sponsorship programs

We offer mentorship through our resource groups and sponsorship for senior-level diverse associates, counsel, and junior partners.

Diversity dialogues & training

Colleagues engage in facilitated discussions about current events and unconscious bias. These experiences foster greater inclusion within our organization, spurring fellowship, empathy, and an enriched understanding of each other and the world around us.

Post-parental leave ramp-up policy

Attorneys returning from parenting leave have a reduced billable hour expectation at full pay for the first six months upon their return.

Flexible work arrangement policies

All firm attorneys are offered a number of different, flexible work arrangements to choose from, including full-time remote, in-person, hybrid, and work-from-anywhere options.

As part of our commitment to diversifying the legal profession, we have an updated and revitalized Supplier Diversity Program, designed to ensure that the vendors and suppliers we work with reflect the clients and communities we serve.

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