Nixon Peabody

Veteran legal industry diversity leader Ramla Farzad joins Nixon Peabody

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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BOSTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In its continued commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the legal profession, Nixon Peabody LLP has hired Ramla Farzad to lead the global law firm's DEI initiatives.

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  • In its continued commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the legal profession, Nixon Peabody LLP has hired Ramla Farzad to lead the global law firm's DEI initiatives.
  • BOSTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In its continued commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the legal profession, Nixon Peabody LLP has hired Ramla Farzad to lead the global law firm's DEI initiatives.
  • Ramla joins Nixon Peabody as senior director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with a wealth of DEI experience in the legal industry, including serving as a diversity director for several multinational law firms and as a consultant advising law firms on talent management practices.
  • Representative of the firm's ongoing commitment to building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive legal profession, Nixon Peabody has earned Mansfield Rule Certification Plus recognition from legal industry incubator Diversity Lab for six consecutive years.

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Announces Sale of Approximately $216.2 Million Revenue Refunding Bonds

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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On February 6th, the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) closed over $216 million in revenue refunding bonds to refinance and restructure ACTA’s debt.

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  • On February 6th, the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) closed over $216 million in revenue refunding bonds to refinance and restructure ACTA’s debt.
  • The sale of these bonds will allow ACTA to reshape its debt service profile to avoid certain projected debt service shortfalls and match anticipated revenue growth.
  • On January 23rd, the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority priced $41.2 million aggregate principal amount of its Tax-Exempt Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, $10.9 million aggregate principal amount of its Taxable Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, $29.7 million aggregate principal amount of its Tax-Exempt Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds and $134.6 million aggregate principal amount of its Taxable Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, for a total of approximately $216 million.
  • Revenue from Union Pacific and BNSF pay, among other things, debt service on ACTA’s revenue bonds.

Nixon Peabody promotes 12 attorneys in 2024 counsel class

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce the law firm's 2024 counsel class, promoting 12 attorneys from a wide variety of practice areas and representing each of the firm's three legal departments. The counsel promotions are effective as of February 1, 2024.

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  • Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce the law firm's 2024 counsel class, promoting 12 attorneys from a wide variety of practice areas and representing each of the firm's three legal departments.
  • BOSTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce the law firm's 2024 counsel class, promoting 12 attorneys from a wide variety of practice areas and representing each of the firm's three legal departments.
  • -Stacie B. Collier, Nixon Peabody Chief Talent Officer
    "Our new counsel class includes a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives, and the attorneys in this group have blazed their own trails within the firm," said Stacie B. Collier, Nixon Peabody Chief Talent Officer.
  • Illustrative of how integral the firm's counsel program has become to attorney development, 12 of the 14 attorneys in Nixon Peabody's 2024 partner class are being elevated from counsel.

Nixon Peabody recognized by U.S. Bank for commitment to diversity in legal profession

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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BOSTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce that the U.S. Bank Law Division has selected the firm as recipient of the 2023 "U.S. Bank Invested in Diversity" award, which recognizes Nixon Peabody's ongoing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the legal profession.

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  • Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce that the U.S. Bank Law Division has selected the firm as recipient of the 2023 "U.S. Bank Invested in Diversity" award, which recognizes Nixon Peabody's ongoing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the legal profession.
  • BOSTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce that the U.S. Bank Law Division has selected the firm as recipient of the 2023 "U.S. Bank Invested in Diversity" award, which recognizes Nixon Peabody's ongoing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the legal profession.
  • The annual "U.S. Bank Invested in Diversity" honor is presented to a law firm that works closely with U.S. Bank and is making a meaningful difference for DEI.
  • Representative of the firm's ongoing commitment to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive legal profession, Nixon Peabody has earned Mansfield Rule Certification Plus recognition from legal industry incubator Diversity Lab for six consecutive years.

Nixon Peabody selects partner Lindsay Maleson to lead Healthcare practice

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to share that partner Lindsay Maleson has been selected to lead the AmLaw 100 law firm's Healthcare practice.

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  • Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to share that partner Lindsay Maleson has been selected to lead the AmLaw 100 law firm's Healthcare practice.
  • - Christopher Keefe, leader of Nixon Peabody's Business & Finance department, which includes the firm's Healthcare practice.
  • Based in Nixon Peabody's Long Island and New York City offices, Lindsay has spent her entire career at Nixon Peabody, joining the firm out of law school.
  • Lindsay succeeds Nixon Peabody partner Pete Egan as practice group leader.

Preston Hollow Community Capital Completes $51.65 Million Bond Purchase for AMDA College of the Performing Arts

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Preston Hollow Community Capital (“PHCC”) completed the purchase of $51.65 million in tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds issued through the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (“DASNY”) on behalf of AMDA College of the Performing Arts (“AMDA”).

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  • Preston Hollow Community Capital (“PHCC”) completed the purchase of $51.65 million in tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds issued through the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (“DASNY”) on behalf of AMDA College of the Performing Arts (“AMDA”).
  • The financing, originated by PHCC, was comprised of $91.65 million of bonds -- $31.085 million of tax-exempt bonds plus $4.585 million of taxable bonds through CMFA, and $55.98 million of tax-exempt bonds through DASNY.
  • Proceeds from the issuance will be used to refinance existing bank debt and fund capital improvements at the New York City and Los Angeles campuses.
  • Nixon Peabody LLP served as underwriter’s Counsel and Locke Lord LLP acted as counsel to AMDA.

Lawyers Alliance honors Nixon Peabody attorney Anita Pelletier with Cornerstone Award

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to share that Lawyers Alliance for New York has selected attorney Anita Pelletier as a recipient of the prestigious 2023 Cornerstone Award for pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations.

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  • Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to share that Lawyers Alliance for New York has selected attorney Anita Pelletier as a recipient of the prestigious 2023 Cornerstone Award for pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations.
  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to share that Lawyers Alliance for New York has selected attorney Anita Pelletier as a recipient of the prestigious 2023 Cornerstone Award for pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations.
  • "Anita brings her skills and background to some of the most high-demand areas for Lawyers Alliance clients," said Matthew Richards , Nixon Peabody Pro Bono Partner.
  • Anita received the Cornerstone Award at a Lawyers Alliance ceremony on November 2 at Paramount Global in New York City.

TT Capital Partners Announces Investment in Cantata Health Solutions

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS and AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TT Capital Partners (TTCP) today announced a majority investment in Cantata Health Solutions, a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions for providers of behavioral health, human services, acute care, and post-acute care. Cantata offers a complete platform, including an integrated electronic health records (EHR) system, revenue cycle management (RCM), and a suite of clinical solutions that are fully configurable. Its Arize EHR solution was built for the health and human services market and with the clinician in mind. Arize allows providers of all sizes and types to customize dashboards and configure workflows to meet their unique needs. Cantata is installed in more than 280 healthcare facilities across 45 states, as well as Canada, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS and AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TT Capital Partners (TTCP) today announced a majority investment in Cantata Health Solutions, a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions for providers of behavioral health, human services, acute care, and post-acute care.
  • Cantata offers a complete platform, including an integrated electronic health records (EHR) system, revenue cycle management (RCM), and a suite of clinical solutions that are fully configurable.
  • Its Arize EHR solution was built for the health and human services market and with the clinician in mind.
  • "Cantata's leadership team has a long history of success in behavioral health and a proven track record of bringing value-add solutions to market.

Spire Orthopedic Partners Names JoAnna Nicholson Chief Legal Officer

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Spire Orthopedic Partners (Spire), the nation’s premier management services organization supporting market-leading orthopedic surgeons, has announced JoAnna Nicholson as the Company’s Chief Legal Officer.

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  • Spire Orthopedic Partners (Spire), the nation’s premier management services organization supporting market-leading orthopedic surgeons, has announced JoAnna Nicholson as the Company’s Chief Legal Officer.
  • Nicholson will lead strategic legal operations in support of Spire’s existing business as well as its ongoing expansion.
  • “Spire’s visionary leadership team and dedication to empowering and supporting the nation’s top orthopedic surgeons attracted me to this opportunity,” said JoAnna Nicholson, CLO of Spire.
  • “With its physician-driven culture, Spire is uniquely positioned to shape the future of orthopedic medicine and how patient care is delivered.

In Wake of Numerous Rule Changes, Bloomberg Law Updates New York Commercial Division Practice Guide

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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The guide provides an in-depth look at litigation in the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court, the premier forum in which to litigate commercial cases.

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  • The guide provides an in-depth look at litigation in the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court, the premier forum in which to litigate commercial cases.
  • The updates to Bloomberg Law's leading Commercial Division practice guide reflect a series of post-Covid rule changes.
  • "With the New York Commercial Division as busy as ever, we are proud to update the leading Commercial Division practice guide for our post-Covid world," said Stephen Younger, co-author of the guide and senior counsel with Nixon Peabody's Complex Disputes practice.
  • "Our goal was to create a user-friendly, reliable guide to help practitioners deftly navigate the complexities in the ever-evolving Commercial Division."