Have you read Caste? Partnership With Children featured the book’s author Isabel Wilkerson at the organization’s inaugural Women’s Leadership Breakfast on March 9. Proskauer was proud to be among the event underwriters, a collaboration made possible through the Firm’s corporate
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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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Patent Diversity Project: Addressing Racial and Gender Disparities in the U.S. Patent System
By Erin Meyer & Na Hye Kim
Recent studies show a great disparity in the number of U.S. patents issued to women and people of color. A 2020 report published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) found that, despite making up more than half…
Affirming Identity: Legal Name Changes for Transgender Immigrants
When navigating routine experiences such as applying for jobs, traveling, accessing healthcare, and interacting with government agencies, many of us are able to present our identification documents or write down our legal names without a second thought. But for transgender…
Proskauer Women’s Alliance Celebrates Women’s History Month in Partnership with Bottomless Closet
In celebration of Women’s History Month and in collaboration with longtime Firm partnering organization Bottomless Closet, the Proskauer’s Women Alliance have teamed up with Bottomless Closet to present a series of empowering workshops to women in need throughout February, March…
Proskauer Secures Asylum for Client Persecuted Based on Sexual Orientation
On February 5, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) granted asylum to our client, a gay man who suffered horrific violence based on his sexual orientation. For their own homophobic reasons, the police in his country of…
Proskauer Hosts Virtual DACA Legal Clinic
To grow up American in all ways but one – having proper documentation – is what it means to be a dreamer. Being undocumented renders one nearly incapable of functioning as a regular member of society. It means calling in…
Pro Bono Spotlight: Ameelio.org – Bridging Financial Barriers for Incarcerated Individuals Trying to Stay in Touch with Loved Ones
Staying in touch with loved ones has become more important today than ever before. While technology offers many ways to stay in contact, incarcerated individuals face barriers to communication. Several prisons have paused in-person visitation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Proskauer Honors Public Service at the 13th Annual Golden Gavel Awards
Proskauer gathered for a firmwide virtual celebration, our 13th Annual Golden Gavel Awards ceremony on February 3, to honor those lawyers and staff members who went far above and beyond to contribute to the Firm’s pro bono, corporate social responsibility,…
Proskauer Provides Career Readiness Guidance to Veterans and Active Duty Military Spouses
Proskauer is a proud supporter of American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national nonprofit organization focused on helping returning veterans and active duty spouses find their next careers through one-on-one mentoring, networking and online career advice. Each year, Proskauer provides…
First Circuit Upholds Right to Secretly Record Police in Public
On December 15, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the grant of summary judgment in favor of our clients, holding the Massachusetts Wiretap Statute (Mass. Gen. L. ch. 272, § 99) unconstitutional when applied to…