Proskauer Rose LLP offers extensive expertise advising clients on union organizing, leading collective bargaining negotiations, and litigating before the NLRB and in arbitration. The practice is led from New York by Allan Bloom and Adam Lupion, with Lupion maintaining a strong focus on sports-related labor litigation and advisory work. Also in New York, Paul Salvatore counsels executives and board members on international labor issues and corporate transactions, while Neil Abramson regularly handles complex collective bargaining disputes for private and public sector employers, including litigation before the New York State Public Employment Relations Board. Michael Lebowich concentrates on matters involving both unionized and non-unionized workplaces across sectors such as hospitality and media. Joshua Fox is another key labor negotiator in the New York office, representing clients in collective bargaining agreements, real estate matters, and corporate transactions spanning industries including higher education, the performing arts, entertainment, and operating companies.
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- 'Depth of expertise and commitment to traditional labor relations; experience in industries with growing labor needs (such as higher education). Commitment to developing associates towards partnership in this practice.'
- 'Paul Salvatore is a trusted industry leader and the go-to lawyer for higher education clients with labor relations needs in the academic sphere. Yonatan Grossman-Boder is a trusted advisor who understands the culture of universities.'
- 'Exceptional legal advice.'
- 'Neil Abramson, Rob Projansky, and Adam Lupion are all worth noting.'
- 'Unmatched depth of experience in bargaining on behalf of premium publishers with the NewsGuild of New York.'
- 'Mike Lebowich has handled more negotiations with the NewsGuild than anyone. He is a creative and strategic thinker. A zealous advocate who adapts his strategy to client needs.'
Key clients
- National Football League (NFL)
- Major League Baseball
- Mount Sinai Medical Center; Mount Sinai Health Systems
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority
- Long Island Rail Road
- The New York City Transit Authority
- The City of New York
- Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
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Practice head
Allan Bloom; Adam Lupion
Other key lawyers
Paul Salvatore; Neil Abramson; Michael Lebowich; Joshua Fox; Rob Projansky; Yonatan Grossman-Boder