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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.

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Why Procopio

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

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

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

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

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

Andrew Kessler
Associate
"We share common goals, but we're all very different."
Laura Correa
Legal Secretary
"There have been more women being promoted from associates to partners."
Spencer Skeen
Partner
"There are a lot of different people from different backgrounds who practice different specialties."
Dawn Hall Cauthen
Dawn Hall Cauthen
Senior Counsel
"Procopio...is committed to making each individual situation work."
Abel Meija
Associate
"We as Mexican and U.S. licensed attorneys fully understand both of the systems."
Sandy Shippey
Partner & Management Committee Member
"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."
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