Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intern (Summer 2025)

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach. 

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

At Proskauer, we benefit from the breadth of views and the unique contributions that a diverse workforce brings to our organization. We fully understand that our commitment to diversity is essential to our commitment to excellence. Our dedication to this principle is reflected not only in how we embrace the diversity of all professionals at Proskauer, but also in the long‐standing support we have given to the communities in which we live and work. We are committed to creating a work environment and culture that embraces our core values of teamwork, respect, professional integrity and diversity.

Proskauer is seeking a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intern that serves as a key member of the firmwide diversity initiative during their internship. Reporting to the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and working closely with other members of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team, the Intern will support the team by executing various administrative functions associated with the Firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion programming.

• Provide event assistance and administrative support for all DEI programming, including professional development and training, recruiting, and affinity network events
• Help coordinate logistics pertaining to our high school pipeline program, Legal Outreach, additionally serving as a mentor to high school students
• Provide administrative and program support for the Firm's Mentoring Circle Program and Pipeline Initiative Program
• Update and maintain diversity marketing materials and help develop content for the Firm’s diversity web page
• Assist the DEI team with diversity data related requests, including audits, rosters, and other projects on an ad hoc basis
• Maintain the DEI team's various diversity listservs
• Assist the DEI team with ad hoc research projects upon request

• Bachelor’s Degree in progress
• Internship or experience working in a professional services environment or law firm preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and with high degree of attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple, time‐sensitive tasks effectively and work well in a high‐pressure environment, with a wide range of professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‐paced and client service‐oriented environment

This internship will run from June 2, 2025 through July 25, 2025. 

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation for this position is $17.50 per hour. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Proskauer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.