Atty. Virginia Wong

Atty. Virginia Wong

Virginia Wong is co-head of the firm’s Infrastructure Finance team and a member of the firm’s Public Finance and Project Finance practice groups. Mrs.

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About Virginia Wong at a glance

Virginia Wong is a business and government attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1993) and Niagara University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Virginia Wong is co-head of the firm’s Infrastructure Finance team and a member of the firm’s Public Finance and Project Finance practice groups
  • Mrs. Wong represents both issuers and underwriters in a full range of transactions including public offerings and private placements and, in particular, project bond transactions and tax-exempt revenue bond financings
  • What do you focus on?
  • My practice focuses on capital markets transactions involving infrastructure and transportation assets and on municipal finance transactions involving those assets as well as cultural and educational institutions
  • I’ve represented issuers and senior and subordinate lenders in project financings and other complex financial transactions, including serving as bond counsel on financings for the Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority and as counsel to the United States Department of Transportation for secured loans made under the TIFIA Program
  • I’ve also served as finance counsel to numerous cultural institutions and other nonprofit entities including: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Metropolitan Opera, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Carnegie Hall, the New York Botanical Garden, the Whitney Museum, Pace University and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Practice Areas Explained

Virginia Wong's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Virginia Wong handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Virginia Wong

Where is Virginia Wong's law office located?
Virginia Wong's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Virginia Wong handle?
Virginia Wong focuses on business, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Virginia Wong go to law school?
Virginia Wong earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A.).
How can I contact Virginia Wong for a consultation?
You can contact Virginia Wong directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Virginia Wong received?
Virginia Wong's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law; Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Economic Development Law; Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law.

Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 1993
B.A.
Niagara University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Economic Development Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Utilities Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association

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