Proskauer

Who we are

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for being pragmatic and business-savvy. We are strategic partners, invested in our client’s long-term success.

Work with the best

We are influencers, trusted advisers, lawmakers, thought leaders, precedent setters, deal closers, community leaders and the go-to firm for a multitude of clients across a wide range of industries.

We strategically strengthen our core practices by continually innovating to meet the needs of the markets we serve. Our clients turn to us when a matter is highly complex, high-profile and game-changing in the world of asset management, private equity, finance, tax, life sciences, health care, employment, litigation, media & entertainment, real estate, gaming & leisure and hospitality and private client services.

An energized, high-performance and inclusive culture

Proskauer is distinguished by its vibrant, entrepreneurial spirit and supportive and inclusive culture. We are a people business and our team is comprised of some of the brightest and most creative minds working together to drive success for our clients and ourselves.

Through the diversity of our own team and our broad range of elite clients, you will make life-long connections which will open many doors. We believe that it is possible to be a high-performance business, to be the very best, yet remain respectful, kind and collaborative.

Recent Awards

• 88 Top-Tier Practices and 175 Lawyers Ranked, Chambers
• One of the Most Innovative & Most Digital Law Firms, The Financial Times
• Dealmaker of the Year, The American Lawyer
• Law Firm of the Year in Fund Structuring, Unquote Private Equity Awards
• Practice Group of the Year for Asset Management, Sports and Hospitality, Law360
• Hollywood Reporter Power Lawyers and Variety Elite Dealmakers for Sports and Entertainment
• Top-tier rankings, Benchmark Litigation and Benchmark Labor & Employment
• Best Law Firms and Lawyers of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
• Top Firm for Culture, Yale Law Women
• Pro Bono Hot List, National Law Journal
• Best Place to Work, Vault 2023

Beyond Law

Embracing our role as leaders in our communities, we are deeply committed to volunteerism and giving back and are dedicated to pro bono work and community service. We know that building on our meaningful relationships — with our colleagues and with our clients — is how we will collaborate for change and drive success.

Pro Bono

“Public service has long been a part of Proskauer’s culture. There is a tremendous unmet need for legal services in our country among people of limited means. Pro bono work is not only important but is essential to ensure equal access to justice and to be a voice for change.” –Bill Silverman, Pro Bono Partner

Key Pro Bono & CSR Initiatives

• Workplace giving to support the Red Cross
• Supporting our veterans
• Advocating for responsible gun laws
• Partnering with groups for reproductive rights
• Protecting voters’ rights
• Promoting racial justice
• Ending the school-to-prison pipeline

Pro Bono & CSR Highlights

• 80,000+ Pro bono hours committed to racial justice causes since 2020
• 11,000+ Hours advocating for immigrant justice
• 1,323 Proskauer Volunteers
• 1,493 Meals served
• 468 Veterans assisted
• 989 Students counseled

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Mentoring Circle Program. Aims to enhance the integration and development of junior level diverse associates with one-on-one support. Amplifies benefits of individual mentoring by creating teams of mentor-mentee pairs.
• Women’s Sponsorship Program. Aims to retain mid and senior-level women lawyers by providing them with the tools and support with which to assume leadership roles in the future.
• Proskauer Caregivers Network. Focuses on the needs of lawyers and staff who must devote significant time to caring for children, parents or other family members and friends. Provides resources and support to help our professionals handle their caregiving obligations.

Professional Development

When you join Proskauer, we will provide you with the right guidance and training to help you become the best lawyer possible. We are devoted to the training and development of our lawyers as demonstrated through:

• Mid-level retreats
• Mentoring
• Shadowing Program
• Continuing Legal Education
• Departmental Training

Whether you’re shadowing a senior lawyer, hearing a colleague offer insight into a new aspect of the law or honing your skills with an outside consultant or professor, you will have access to a multitude of opportunities to strengthen your skills at every step of your development as a lawyer at Proskauer. You can be your best at Proskauer.