As we recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I recently sat down with our friend Wayne Ho, CEO of the Chinese-American Planning Council (“CPC”), to learn more about the community issues the nation’s largest Asian American social service
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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Fighting Human Trafficking
Proskauer hosted actor and activist Ashley Judd and author and activist Ruchira Gupta for a discussion last week that addressed the issue of human trafficking.
I had the honor of introducing the conversation between Judd, well known for her global…
Raising Awareness on Climate Change
By Wendy Dessy
Developing climate solutions requires an all-hands on deck approach that leverages partnership across the public and private sectors as well as the philanthropic community as we face this defining issue of our time. Leaders from all three of these sectors…
Proskauer Obtains Victory for Visually Impaired Chicagoans
Proskauer and co-counsel Disability Rights Advocates (“DRA”), a nationwide nonprofit disability rights legal center, triumphed in a Chicago court this month, obtaining a ruling that will lead to historic accessibility improvements for the more than 65,000 people with vision difficulties…
Proskauer Hosts AAPI Stakeholder Summit
Last week, Proskauer was honored to host a summit in its New York office, led by United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, on efforts to ensure public safety and economic opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. The event,…
Proskauer Prevails in Florida Death Penalty Case
Proskauer’s 35-year pro bono representation of a death row inmate, J.B. Parker, came to a successful conclusion last week when the 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida sentenced him to life in prison with the possibility of parole following the…
For Good Spotlight: Beyond Kids Reading
Proskauer performs pro bono work for a number of innovative and impactful nonprofit organizations, including Beyond Kids Reading (BKR). This week we had the privilege of speaking with BKR’s founder Dr. Craig N. Horning.…
New York State Courts’ Pandemic Practices Working Group Issues Report
On February 15th, the Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York’s Courts’ Pandemic Practices Working Group (PPWG) issued a report evaluating the court system’s response to the pandemic and calling for, among other recommendations, the expansion of remote proceedings,…
Proskauer Honors Public Service at the 15th Annual Golden Gavel Awards
Last week, hundreds of lawyers and staff gathered across Proskauer for the 15th Annual Golden Gavel Awards ceremony to honor those who have made significant contributions to the Firm’s pro bono, corporate social responsibility and community building efforts this past…
Proskauer Files Amicus Brief in Support of a “Practical and Commonsense” Application of the Attorney-Client Privilege
Proskauer recently submitted an amicus brief on behalf of The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution, in connection with the U.S. Supreme Court case of In Re Grand Jury. On appeal from the U.S. Court of Appeals…