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10 years in BostonCelebrating
Proskauer Rose LLP | Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome | Attorney Advertising
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Joseph A. Capraro, Jr.Partner andHead of Boston office
Joseph M. LecceseChairman
Has it really been 10 years? It seems like only yesterday that Steve Bauer, Dan Bernstein
and I
jumped in headfirst to plant the Proskauer flag in Boston.
Much has happened since that day in 2004. What started as a tiny office with one practice
, just a
few lawyers and support staff, is now several market-leading practices occupying four flo
ors, well
over 100 lawyers and an army of support staff — and still growing.
We’ve accomplished a lot over our first decade, and we’re thankful to so many who’ve made
our
success possible: our clients, first and foremost; Proskauer, whose vision, drive and reso
urces
support everything we do; our lawyers and their colleagues throughout the firm; and all t
he
behind-the-scenes staff who are integral to our achievements.
As we look back with pride on what we’ve done, we’re also keeping our eyes firmly focu
sed on the
future. After all, that’s what got us here in the first place.
Joseph A. Capraro, Jr.
Partner and Head of Boston office
The past 10 years have been a period of unprecedented growth for Proskauer.
We’ve expanded our global footprint by opening several new offices, and strategically enha
nced
our capabilities by adding new practice areas or strengthening existing ones. And we rem
ain a
destination firm for topflight lawyers.
It’s no coincidence that this period took off with the opening of our Boston office in 2004
. Areas
that are now mainstays of our practice took root there: private investment funds, multi-tra
nche
finance, private equity and intellectual property.
On behalf of the entire firm, I’d like to congratulate the Boston office. We couldn’t have done it
without you. Kudos on your first 10 years and many decades to come.
Joseph M. Leccese
Chairman
An office grows in Boston
We opened our doors in Boston on February 11, 2004.Within a year, we added key employment and finance lawyers, a former Massachusetts attorney general, and thenucleus of one of the world’s top private investment funds teams. Within two years, we were among Boston’s fastest-growing law firms — a distinction we continued to hold for several years running.
With our growth in lawyers and practices came a rising stream of clients from the greater Boston area and New England,throughout the United States and internationally. Our strategy of building strong practices whose combination couldweather most economic environments paid off during the financial crisis, when we thrived and hired while manycompetitors struggled.
This approach remains just as solid and relevant today. Our core capabilities in private investment funds, finance,private equity, intellectual property, litigation, and labor and employment are sought after by clients looking for highest-quality representation and acclaimed by leading legal surveys.
What we do
Private Investment Funds. Our Private InvestmentFunds practice is dynamic, interdisciplinary and among thelargest of its kind. We offer a complete package of servicesto private investment funds across the entire spectrum ofthe asset class, as well as institutional investors globally. Inaddition — unlike many other firms — we have tax lawyersdedicated to funds-related tax issues.
Multi-Tranche Finance. Our Multi-Tranche FinanceGroup represents investors that provide alternative formsof debt to support leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations,refinancings, and strategic and distressed debtacquisitions. It is among the earliest law practices toconcentrate on multi-tranche finance, and has developedinnovative structures such as upside-down intercreditorarrangements, private high-yield, and synthetic andsecured mezzanine products.
Private Equity/Mergers & Acquisitions.We advisepublic and private businesses in every aspect of buying,selling, combining and financing, with an emphasis onadvising private equity and venture capital firms in primaryinvestments, secondary transactions and leveragedrecapitalizations. With diverse experience across industriesand areas of law, we are the longtime, go-to advisers formany of our private equity clients.
While the Boston office is home to lawyers in many practices, we concentrate on several key areas.
Intellectual Property/Litigation. Our litigation practicefeatures an intellectual property team with a long record ofsuccess in helping clients in major industries develop,protect and exploit their IP assets, and litigating complexdisputes related to patents, trade secrets, copyrights,trademarks and technology-based licenses. We areadditionally strong in private investment funds disputes,commercial litigation and corporate governance.
Labor & Employment. As part of Proskauer’s pre-eminentglobal labor and employment practice, we representemployers doing business in the region and across thecountry. Matters range from national wage and hour classactions to discrimination, executive compensation,employee benefits, labor negotiations, immigration and allrelated policies and procedures.
Giving back to the community
Boston pro bono partnerships
American Bar Association MilitaryPro Bono Project
Alliance for Children’s Rights
American Civil Liberties Union
Asian American Legal Defense andEducation Fund
Brady Center to PreventGun Violence
Children’s Law Center
Citizens for Juvenile Justice
Community Resources for Justice
Gay Men’s Health Crisis
Good Sports
Greater Boston Legal Services
Harvard Street NeighborhoodHealth Center
Health Law Advocates
Humane Society/Animal Defense Fund
Human Rights First
Immigration Equality
Interise – inner city entrepreneurs
Iraqi Immigration Project
KIND (Kids in Need of Defense)
Mexican American Legal Defense& Educational Fund
MFY Legal Services
Middlesex County DistrictAttorney’s Office
Mothers for Justice and Equality
My Sister’s Place
National Center for Refugee andImmigrant Children
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
Political Asylum and ImmigrationRepresentation (PAIR)
Pro Bono Partnership
Public Counsel
Rappaport Center for Law andPublic Service
Read to a Child
Sanctuary for Families
Shelter Legal Services
Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center
Veterans Legal Service
Victim Rights Law Center
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Volunteer Lawyers Project
Volunteers of Legal Service
Proskauer has long championed the causes of those who might not otherwise have access to legal representation. TheChair of the firm’s Pro Bono Initiative Committee since its inception in 2006 is Boston’s Scott Harshbarger, whoserved two terms as Massachusetts attorney general and was the president of Common Cause.
The Boston office is very active in pro bono matters, with participating lawyers on all levels ranging from first-yearAssociates to Senior Counsel and Partners. In addition to providing legal advice and critical financial support to a widearray of organizations, the office works with local groups that focus on the encouragement of entrepreneurial efforts byBoston’s youth.
These are among the more recent of our numerous pro bono highlights:
With a pro bono lawyer at their sides, domestic abuse victims stand their groundSince 2008, Proskauer lawyers in Boston have successfully helped domestic abuse victims overcome barriers andobtain restraining orders against their abusers. Our public-private partnership with the Middlesex County DistrictAttorney’s Office — the first of its kind in the nation — helps to address a significant gap in how domestic violencevictims are served during restraining order proceedings.
Since the program’s inception through 2012, Proskauer’s lawyers have secured orders of protection for more than 60 victims of domestic violence in Middlesex County, representing a 93 percent success rate.
Appeals court affirms client’s right to DNA protectionIn 2002, Keith Amato voluntarily provided Massachusetts police with a DNA sample to help them solve a high-profilemurder. After the perpetrator was caught, however, Amato encountered difficulty in getting his DNA sample back. Even when the sample was returned, the government maintained his genetic profile, which it had derived earlier fromhis DNA.
A court rejected Amato’s suit to retrieve the profile but, with pro bono help from Proskauer and the American CivilLiberties Union of Massachusetts, a state appeals court overturned that decision in 2011. The court unanimously ruled that the government cannot keep DNA profiles from individuals who volunteer such material to help police solve crimes.
Leading to better probation practices in MassachusettsIn early 2011, a special task force of respected judicial leaders, legal professionals and academics — led by Pro BonoChair and former Massachusetts attorney general Scott Harshbarger — presented the Massachusetts SupremeJudicial Court’s Task Force on Hiring in the Judicial Branch with an action plan for reforming the way the state hires and promotes employees in its probation system.
Among other things, the plan analyzed the complex requirements of probation professionals as they pursue their work, and proposed essential practices for more effective hiring and promotion. These included better job descriptions, more varied sources of candidates, objective screening processes, and more rigorous interview andassessment approaches.
Pro bono in action
A job well doneOur Boston lawyers have earned significant and consistent recognition for their achievements over the years, both aspractices and individually. Clients and leading legal surveys alike have singled us out not only for the strength of ourrepresentation, but also our client service and ability to create long-term relationships.
On Private Investment Funds“This team is an institution in the Massachusetts private equity market, and comes particularly recommended for itsstrength in limited partner and secondary fund representation. The Boston team is able to draw on the resources andbench strength of the firm’s US and international offices to offer a comprehensive and far-reaching service for itsimpressive client list.”
Chambers USA 2013
“Sources say: ‘They are by far and away the most experienced fund formation team I’ve dealt with. That translates intothem being very practical and focused on getting things done. They also have a really good sense of the market, soyou can really trust their advice.’”
Chambers USA 2013
On Private Equity“Clients say: ‘Their quality of advice, responsiveness and legal knowledge are all excellent. They are a really goodpartner to us. They have been really helpful and we’ve been really, really impressed.’”
Chambers USA 2013
“Clients praise the team’s ‘timely,’ ‘thoughtful’ and ‘great perspective’ when it comes to meeting the client’srequirements.”
The Legal 500 United States 2013
On Multi-Tranche Finance“This team has one of the premier practices in Boston for multitranche financing, and clients seek it out for itsrenowned expertise in mezzanine debt matters. The work of the team extends beyond state level and is truly a nationaland international practice.”
Chambers USA 2013
“The group ‘consistently exceeds expectations with regard to turnaround time and market knowledge’ and provides‘extraordinary value, has a deep bench and possesses expertise among all relevant practice areas.’”
The Legal 500 United States 2013
On Intellectual Property“With a proven IP track record and a strong national footprint, Proskauer is one of the legal market’s most prized partners. The Boston office is particularly strong in the financial services, medical device and high-technology spheres.”
IAM Patent 1000 2013
“A collegial team with depth and a very smart pool of talent...some of [their] patent victories have been astonishing.”Benchmark Litigation 2013
On Labor & Employment“This team’s practice is truly national in scope and continues to expand throughout the USA, and is highly skilled inlitigation work. It also offers notable expertise in collective bargaining and employee benefits matters.”
Chambers USA 2013
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