NEW YORK, June 1, 2020 – Associate Sean Spence has been named to the National Bar Association’s Top 40 Under 40 – Nation's Best Advocates class of 2020-2021. This honor recognizes the nation’s top lawyers under the age of 40 who exemplify a broad range of high achievement, including in innovation, vision, leadership and legal and community involvement. 

As a member of the Private Funds Group, Sean advises asset managers in connection with the formation of investment funds across the globe.  He actively maintains a diverse practice, with recent matters including the representation of JLC Infrastructure, a minority-owned infrastructure firm focused on investments in the airport and energy sectors; Prisma Capital, a Brazilian asset manager focused on private equity investments throughout Brazil; and multiple Asian sovereign wealth funds in connection with billions of dollars in fund investments.

At Proskauer, Sean serves in several leadership positions.  He is Co-Chair of the Black Lawyer Affinity Group and serves on the Hiring Committee.  In addition, he leads a mentorship program dedicated to providing Black law students with access to the Firm’s diverse lawyers.

In 2020, Sean was also honored by the New York City Bar Association – selected as a Fellow for the Bar’s Associate Leadership Institute, an award-winning initiative geared toward advancing the careers of diverse senior associates at major law firms.

Founded in 1925, the National Bar Association is the nation's oldest and largest national network of predominantly African-American attorneys and judges.

Sean and fellow award recipients will be honored at the National Bar Association's 40 Under 40 Awards virtual gala on Saturday, July 25, 2020.