Twenty-one years ago, Stacy Francis, one of the savviest ladies I know, established an organization dedicated to providing free financial knowledge for all women who need advice or guidance, regardless of their ability to pay for financial services. She named
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Proskauer Helps Callers Navigate Complicated Voting Landscape in Runup to 2024 Election
As Proskauer’s Pro Bono Counsel, Michelle Moriarty not only manages the pro bono program but also participates in some of the Firm’s most impactful pro bono projects. She has volunteered on the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law’s Election
Proskauer Volunteers Join Election Protection Call Center to Safeguard Voting Rights
Since 2006, Proskauer has partnered with the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law to help lead the non-partisan Election Protection hotline (866-Our-Vote). This election cycle, Proskauer will once again lead the Midwest call center, in collaboration with the legal
Partner Ron Franklin Honored at Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester’s House Party Celebration
On October 22, Proskauer partner Ron Franklin was honored at the Habitat for Humanity of New York City and Westchester County’s 40th anniversary celebration. Ron, a Habitat Board member, is co-head of the Firm’s Finance Group and leads the Fund Finance
Introducing Julia Bihary, Pro Bono Counsel
Julia Bihary has recently joined Proskauer’s pro bono team in London. She has practiced as a litigator for six years (three of which were spent at Proskauer) prior to this move, specializing in complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters. She
Proskauer Takes Part in London Giving Day
Proskauer volunteers prepare and serve meals to vulnerable Londoners throughout the year. As part of that effort, we partner with volunteers from our client Ares Management to serve meals on a monthly basis at the Soup Kitchen, an organization
Pro Bono Work and the Impact of Growing Inequality
Pro bono work regularly makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives, whether by securing a favorable outcome for an individual or resolving a class action case affecting thousands. While it’s important to recognize and support pro bono efforts in and of
Proskauer Prevails in London Benefits Matter
A Proskauer London-based team, consisting of partner Paul Tannenbaum and associates Julia Bihary, Shameelah Khan, and Antonia George, were recently successful in a pro bono personal independence payment (“PIP”) appeal case. PIP is a benefit awarded by the Department for
Proskauer Kicks Off Election Protection Efforts with Panel Discussion
To signal the official launch of Proskauer’s 2024 Election Protection efforts, Proskauer hosted a panel presentation on voting rights.
With a presidential election coming up this fall, protecting the right to vote has never been more important. Proskauer’s panel event
Proskauer Secures Discharge Status Upgrade for Veteran After Nearly 50 Years
Since 2018, Proskauer has acted as pro bono legal counsel for a veteran who experienced racial discrimination during his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Our client was stationed at Camp Pendleton in the mid-1970s. At that time, members of