Proskauer recently reached a landmark agreement with the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) and Department of Education (NJDOE) to ensure that students entitled to special education services in NJDOC custody will receive those services to which they are legally
For Good
The Proskauer social responsibility and pro bono blog
For Good is a blog published by Proskauer Rose LLP that focuses on the firm's pro bono work and corporate social responsibility initiatives. It highlights legal efforts to support vulnerable populations, including families with disabled children, victims of domestic violence, and individuals facing mental health challenges. The blog covers landmark legal settlements, advocacy for reproductive rights, and community service projects such as providing veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness. It showcases the firm's commitment to social justice through litigation, legal advice, and partnerships with nonprofit organizations, emphasizing the practical impact of legal services on individuals and communities.
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Proskauer and The American Red Cross: Supporting National and International Relief Through Workplace Giving
By Wendy Dessy
Earlier this month, Proskauer launched a new partnership with The American Red Cross creating a workplace giving platform for our personnel to donate to and support disaster and other critical relief services. This partnership and platform, along with the Firm’s…
Top 7 Best Practices for Representing Transgender and Nonbinary Pro Bono Clients
By Erin Meyer
Transgender and nonbinary individuals are often among the most marginalized communities we serve as pro bono lawyers. In the US and abroad, transgender and nonbinary people have faced a history of discrimination in employment and housing, unequal access to healthcare,…
Proskauer Leads Impactful Summer Series For Teens
Last spring, Proskauer launched a partnership with the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) – an organization focused on empowering Asian American, immigrant, and low-income communities in New York City. Continuing our partnership, we launched an “Advancing Social Justice Summer Teen Series,”…
Proskauer Helps Reunite Family Separated at the Border
By Jae Woo Park
On May 7, 2018, the United States implemented the “zero tolerance” family separation policy, directing immigration authorities to systematically separate children from their parents at the border, a practice that had been ongoing as early as November 2017. The stated…
Restoring Voting Rights for Individuals with Criminal Records and the Need to Inform Them of Their Rights
A critical part of criminal justice reform is making it easier for those with criminal records to reenter society. This means greater job training, more employment opportunities, affordable housing, and stronger laws prohibiting discrimination and facilitating the expungement of old convictions. …
Proskauer Files FOIA Complaint Seeking Information on Deported Mothers and Newborn Children
By Julia Alonzo
News sources have widely reported that beginning in 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began expelling from the United States immigrant women who recently gave birth, as well as their U.S. citizen infants. These actions were part of the…
Addressing Disparities in Health and Health Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic
With the ongoing pandemic exacerbating pervading health disparity and economic inequality issues in the United States, we brought together three experts to discuss their work and the impact of COVID-19 on these important topics.
Our discussion was led by Emmy…
Advancing Transgender Equality & Inclusion in Sports, Health Care and Public Life
By Erin Meyer
On June 24, 2021, the Governor of New York signed into law the Gender Recognition Act, and Proskauer employees came together in celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month to support transgender equality and inclusion in all areas of public life.…
The 1619 Project and a Path Forward to Racial Justice
In commemoration of Juneteenth 2021, Proskauer was honored to host Nikole Hannah-Jones, founder of The 1619 Project, as part of its A Path Forward lecture series and Collaborate for Change program. The discussion was moderated by Keisha-Ann…