Firm Overview
Nixon Peabody has one of the most distinctive practice profiles in BigLaw — a leading affordable housing and community development finance practice that handles more tax credit transactions than virtually any other firm — alongside broad corporate, finance, and litigation capabilities.
Associate Experience
Associates at Nixon Peabody gain access to the firm's distinctive specialty practices alongside broad commercial work. The affordable housing and community development finance practice provides genuinely unique expertise.
Lateral Recruiting Context
Nixon Peabody actively recruits in affordable housing, finance, healthcare, and real estate. For laterals with affordable housing or tax credit experience, the firm offers the most comprehensive platform in the market.
Rankings
Vault Law 100#75
TierAmLaw 200
Firm Size
Total Lawyers693
Associates208
Partners295
Counsel163
Assoc : Partner0.7 : 1
*as of May 2026
Chambers USA Band 1
- Affordable Housing
Practice Strengths
Affordable HousingFinanceHealthcareReal EstateCorporateLitigation
Key Markets
BostonNew YorkWashington DCChicagoLos AngelesSan FranciscoRochesterManchesterAlbanyProvidence
