On November 6, 2024, attorneys from Proskauer’s Chicago and New York offices came together to host an in-house alumni dinner in the Windy City. Partners Monica Arora, Lauren Boglivi, Nigel Telman, Todd Ohlms and Steve Pearlman were joined by senior counsel Eddie Young at an intimate gathering attended by in-house alumni from the Boeing Company, the Chicago Bears, CareerBuilder, Kimberly-Clark, McDonald’s and Veradigm, among others.

The dinner marked the informal establishment of a Chicago in-house alumni support network, where participants will have regular opportunities to gather and share ideas, challenges and experiences. Throughout the evening, the group was able to connect and discuss how Proskauer might foster this endeavor, including hosting semi-regular gatherings and programs.

In his welcome remarks, Nigel Telman, managing partner of the Chicago office and co-head of the Employment Litigation and Arbitration group, shared his reflections of his time at Proskauer and what he hopes these gatherings will become.

“Each and every one of you has had an incredibly positive impact on our Firm,” said Telman, who joined Proskauer in 2010. “Thank you for your contributions. You will always be part of Proskauer’s growth and success. Tonight, I want to celebrate you.”

“I also want to use tonight to help create a network for our Chicago in-house alumni,” continued Telman. “Proskauer is part of a great legal community in Chicago. I realize that my success is in large part a product of the network I have here in Chicago. My goal is to create a space and opportunity for Proskauer in-house alumni, like yourselves, to support and be a resource to each other to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.”