BOSTON, August 19, 2026 – Proskauer is proud to share that partners Devin Cohen and Brian Schwartz have been recognized in the “Rising Stars – Massachusetts” category of Law.com’s 2026 New England Legal Awards. The award spotlights outstanding lawyers aged 40 or under who have excelled in their respective practice areas.

Devin, a partner in Proskauer’s Health Care Group, counsels health care organizations, insurers, research organizations, and private equity sponsors on transactions, life sciences, and compliance matters. He has a deep understanding of both deal mechanics and the evolving regulatory landscapes across strategic investments, vertical integration, insurance and brokerage, and research.

Brian is a partner in Proskauer’s Private Funds Group and a leader in the Firm’s venture capital and growth equity practice. He works closely with private fund sponsors on the full lifecycle of their funds, including structuring, fundraising, and ongoing operations across venture capital, growth equity, and buyout strategies.

Law.com’s New England Legal Awards are a distinguished celebration of professional excellence within the legal community across Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

View the full list of honorees and finalists: Law.com’s 2026 New England Legal Awards

About Proskauer

Proskauer is an elite global law firm with more than 900 lawyers in key financial centers in the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our clients include many of the world’s leading businesses, including asset managers, banks, listed corporations, and private companies. We have deep expertise in several of the fastest-growing and dynamic segments of the market, including sports, technology, life sciences, and health care. We represent hundreds of asset managers across a wide spectrum of sectors and strategies, including private equity, private credit, hedge, real assets, secondaries, and capital solutions.