In mid-November, the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Group welcomed alumni to its first-ever Alumni Connect Happy Hour, held at the Gansevoort Rooftop in New York City.
Former colleagues representing A+E Global Media, Google, Meta, MLB, NBA, NHL and Warner Bros. Discovery gathered with current Proskauer attorneys to celebrate the Firm’s 150th anniversary. Guests enjoyed lively conversation, cocktails and light bites while reconnecting with friends and building new relationships across the TMT community.
The event also served as a key step in the expanded alumni engagement initiative of the TMT Group, led by co-chairs Rob Freeman and Jeff Neuburger, to strengthen alumni connections through a series of social and substantive programs.
“We are thrilled to bring our incredible alumni network together to connect with each other and our current TMT team,” said Laura Goldsmith, a partner in the TMT Group who helped plan the gathering. “We all share many experiences, goals and challenges. Creating space for those shared experiences to spark meaningful conversations and lasting connections across our alumni community and the broader TMT industry is deeply rewarding.”
The gathering also generated significant buzz among alumni.
“Beyond the great conversations, it was an excellent opportunity to learn what the alumni network is doing and build stronger bridges across the industry.”
Chelsea Handler, Product Counsel, Google AI
“Proskauer's TMT Alumni Connect Happy Hour was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and colleagues and meet other Proskauer TMT alumni,” said Paresh Trivedi, who handles content partnerships, including media distribution deals and business development, at the NBA. “It's remarkable to see how widespread the influence of Proskauer's TMT alumni is within the TMT bar and business community in New York City. I look forward to attending future Proskauer TMT alumni events.”
“The TMT Alumni Connect Happy Hour was a wonderful way to catch up with both former colleagues from my associate class and Proskauer mentors who have been instrumental to my career and with whom I've maintained close ties,” said Chelsea Handler, Product Counsel at Google. “Beyond the great conversations, it was an excellent opportunity to learn what the alumni network is doing and build stronger bridges across the industry. I’m already looking forward to the next gathering.”
“It's remarkable to see how widespread the influence of Proskauer's TMT alumni is within the TMT bar and business community.”
Paresh Trivedi, Content Partnerships, NBA
“It was a great event and so nice to reconnect with many wonderful former colleagues,” said Natalie Newman, General Counsel at Fixer Advisory Group. “In addition, I had numerous timely and topical conversations with other TMT alumni about what we’re seeing and experiencing across the industry. I’m already looking forward to attending future TMT Alumni Connect events.”
More TMT Alumni Connect gatherings will be held throughout 2026 and beyond.