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Life at Procopio 

Our success is derived from our people. At Procopio, we go to great lengths to attract, motivate and reward ingenuity and talent. We provide opportunities to develop your skills, further your career, and achieve your goals. A commitment to integrity, team work and the pursuit of excellence is at the core of everything we do. From our open-door corporate culture to our fun-loving atmosphere, we do what we can to ensure that our employees not only have great jobs, but great lives. What’s it like to work at Procopio? Hear our stories here.

Why Procopio?

"My favorite part about working at Procopio is the people that I work with."
Hugh Arbor
Attorney Recruiting Coordinator
"When you match up the work product, the personnel and the platform that we have, it's a fantastic combination."
Jeff Stoke
Partner
"Procopio promotes individuality and allows you to grow."
Mary Kozlac
Legal Secretary
"I developed an appreciation for Procopio even before I came to work here."
Tim Salter
Partner
"I came to Procopio because I really wanted to offer my San Diego clients something special."
Wendy Tucker
Senior Counsel
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Culture

"Here at Procopio, you know everybody."
Cathy Locke
Manager, Collections/Conflicts
"I'm proud of this law firm."
Alec Cory
Founding Partner
"It's really about the people."
Craig Crosby
Director of Information Services
"At Procopio…it's a constant challenge."
Michael Hagen
Litigation Technology Coordinator
"Procopio has become my family."
Heidi Zuercher
Paralegal
"There is a genuine sense of family."
Tom Turner
Managing Partner
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Life as an Attorney

"I've had the opportunity to get a lot of challenging work."
Aiko Yamakawa
Associate
"You're going to be provided with the autonomy to handle a case from start to finish."
Jeff Hood
Senior Counsel
"All of the partners I work with are very approachable."
Ryan Caplan
Associate
"There is a level of independence here, but there is also a great level of support."
Lisel Ferguson
Partner
"The firm encourages our success by allowing us to be individuals."
Kathy Knudsen
Senior Counsel
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Work / Life Balance

"Compared to a national law firm, the billable hour requirement is 150 hours less per year."
Eric Swenson
Senior Counsel
"I've been able to do a lot more things with my kids than I did at my last law firm."
Paul Johnson
Partner
"I actually just recently reduced my hours because I have an 11-month old son."
Erin Alcantra
Paralegal
"Procopio is very good at being supportive of your outside world."
Tiffany O'Neil
Manager, Law Library and Research Specialist
"We don't make unreasonable demands on people. It's a very livable life here at Procopio."
Mike Kinkelaar
Partner
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Professional Development

"There are lots of different career paths for people."
Greg Moser
Partner
"You can expand your practice areas into any areas that you'd like."
Jake Reinbolt
Partner
"The camaraderie, the teamwork…is very unique. You don't find that elsewhere."
Becky Berke
Legal Secretary
"They are always letting us know of new job openings."
Romeo Destacamento
Central Files Coordinator
"We have educational classes, training classes and promotions from within."
Cori Mandy
Legal Secretary
"We spend a lot of effort trying to nurture them in their careers."
Tom Turner
Managing Partner
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Diversity and Women's Initiative

"We share common goals, but we're all very different."
Andrew Kessler
Associate
"There have been more women being promoted from associates to partners."
Laura Correa
Legal Secretary
"Procopio...is committed to making each individual situation work."
Dawn Hall Cauthen
Partner
"We as Mexican and U.S. licensed attorneys fully understand both of the systems."
Abel Mejia
Associate
"The firm's Women's Initiative is an affirmative program to recruit women, to train women and to retain women in the practice of law."
Sandra Shippey
Partner & Management Committee Member
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