NEW YORK, June 5, 2026 – Proskauer is honored to share that partners Monica Arora, Keisha-Ann Gray and Sarah Stasny have been named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Top Women Lawyers, which recognizes women who are considered go-to counsel by clients and colleagues, leaders and trusted advisors, and trailblazers who have paved a path or broken new ground.
As co-head of Proskauer’s Private Funds Group, Monica is regarded as one of the top asset management lawyers of her generation and a trailblazer in private capital. She advises on investment fund matters across a variety of strategies, including buyout, credit, growth equity, energy transition, and infrastructure funds. Monica is considered a thought leader in the industry and is consistently ranked as a leading investment funds lawyer.
Keisha-Ann is a distinguished first-chair trial lawyer and trusted advisor with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations navigate high-stakes employment and reputational-risk matters. She heads the Firm’s Employment Trial practice group and Co-Heads its Workplace Investigation practice group. She is a sought-after counselor on discrimination, harassment, and DEI risk prevention, and has secured significant victories in federal and state courts, including jury trials. Keisha-Ann is a member of the Firm's Executive Committee and regularly advises clients on their most complex workplace challenges.
Sarah is the head of Proskauer’s Private Equity Transactions Group – US. With over 20 years of experience, she is widely regarded as one of the top private equity M&A lawyers in the nation. Sarah’s practice focuses on advising private equity sponsors and portfolio companies through the full range of M&A and equity financing transactions. From fundraising to deployment, she provides practical, thoughtful guidance that helps clients move forward with confidence.
Read more in Forbes: America’s Top Women Lawyers 2026
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