LONDON, December 4, 2023 – Proskauer, a leading international law firm, is pleased to announce that it has been ranked as one of the "Top Firms to Work For" by Law.com’s UK A-List. The firm placed 19th out of more than 80 of the largest firms operating in the UK.
Firms were ranked by their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, racial diversity and gender diversity to create this year's A-List. The final A-List gives clients, rivals and graduates an insight into which of the law firms are managing to succeed across the multiple fronts of financial success, diversity and social efforts.
Proskauer has several unique programs that have helped it earn its ranking, including a number of impact initiatives to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion; encourage career and professional development of lawyers across its international network; and give back to the community.
They include:
- Tailored mentoring and sponsoring opportunities for junior, mid- and senior-level lawyers through an array of educational sessions and networking opportunities. These include the Women’s Sponsorship Program, Pipeline Initiative and Midlevel & Senior Associate Training Series. Starting early in their careers, these programs serve to build lawyers’ essential skills, support their careers and identify distinguished partners across the firm to serve as mentors and sponsors to champion their career development.
- The Diverse Lawyer Network, which is comprised of our Asian Lawyer, Black Lawyer, Hispanic/Latinx Lawyer and LGBTQ+ Lawyer Affinity Groups along with our Proskauer Women’s Alliance. Throughout the year, our Affinity Groups host professional development programs and networking events to increase connectivity and advance inclusion.
- Wellness programs aimed at promoting the well-being of Proskauer’s employees, as well as a continued sense of community. Among the offerings are live webinars on a variety of well-being topics and one-on-one appointments with Behavioral Health Consultants specializing in several areas.
- External mentoring opportunities within our local communities, including ThinkForward and MoveForward which develop skills to move into further education or employment.
The full rankings can be found here.
About Proskauer
We are 800+ lawyers serving clients from 12 offices located in the leading financial and business centers in the Americas, Europe and Asia. We work with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and industry-redefining companies.
Since 1875, Proskauer has been devoted to our clients’ successes. Our lawyers are known for their unusually high accessibility, responsiveness and attentiveness. We go the extra mile to understand a client’s business - and think like savvy businesspeople in the process.