LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2026 – Proskauer is proud to share that partner Philippe (“Phil”) Lebel has been named a 2026 Top 100 Lawyer by Los Angeles Business Journal. The honor recognizes legal professionals who are shaping business in Los Angeles – whether through guiding high-stakes matters, driving complex deals or elevating the profession through mentorship and service.

As a partner in Proskauer’s Labor & Employment Department, Phil provides strategic advice and represents employers in complex, high-stakes employment litigation matters, including wage and hour disputes and employee mobility, harassment and wrongful termination claims. With more than 15 years of experience, he brings a practical, business-focused approach that has made him a trusted advisor to clients across industries, including media and entertainment, tech, healthcare, professional services, asset management and financial services.

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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 highly regarded for our expertise combined with our pragmatic and commercial 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.

Proskauer is the go-to employment counsel nationwide for global Fortune 500 corporations, major universities and professional sports leagues. The Firm’s Labor & Employment practice is comprised of more than 150 lawyers who have experience covering every area of labor and employment law and handle the complete range of sophisticated litigation, trial, appellate and counseling, as well as government contractor issues and investigations. Our prowess in the field consistently earns the highest accolades, receiving a top-tier nationwide ranking in Chambers USA and recognized as leaders by The Legal 500 United States and Benchmark Litigation, among others.