
Proskauer Rose LLP provides counsel to employers on a full range of workplace issues, as well as assisting companies with their diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives. The practice maintains a strong position in the market for compliance, transactions, and corporate change, wage and hour law, and workplace investigations. They also handle sensitive employment matters that have political and reputational repercussions. Leading the team are Allan Bloom and Adam Lupion, out of New York. Also working out of New York is Evandro Gigante, who specializes in reputationally sensitive matters, and allegations of antisemitism and other forms of discrimination, and Noa Baddish, who was promoted to partner in November 2025 and continues to handle class and collective actions across the sports, media, and entertainment industries. Chicago’s Nigel Telman is notable for his work on cases involving C-suite-level managers, while Jurate Schwartz, based in Boca Raton, represents employers in state and federal litigations, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. The team also includes New Orleans-based employment trial lawyer Nicole Eichberger, senior counsel Atoyia Harris, and Guy Brenner, who works out of Washington, DC, on matters concerning non-compete and trade secret disputes, medical and disability leave, and whistleblower investigations.
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Testimonials
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- Availability is great. Expertise is solid in the HR/Employee relations and labor relations space.
- Lovely demeanor, helps work through concepts, and provides real-life examples and helps brainstorm.
- The team has SEC experience and deep practical knowledge and expertise, which allows them to provide very pragmatic advice tailored to our business needs.
Key clients
- Sports Representations
- National Academy of Recording Arts (GRAMMY’s)
- McDonald’s Corporation
- Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico
- Mount Sinai Health Systems
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- The New York Times
- Planet Fitness
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Allan Bloom; Adam Lupion
Other key lawyers
Evandro Gigante; Noa Baddish; Nigel Telman; Jurate Schwartz; Nicole Eichberger; Atoyia Harris; Guy Brenner; Laura Fant



