Foley & Lardner LLP partner Michael Newman has been named to D CEO’s 2027 edition of the Dallas 500, a list honoring the most powerful and influential business leaders in North Texas.
Published annually, the Dallas 500 highlights the achievements and perspectives of the leaders who power the North Texas economy and help make the region a thriving place to work and reside. The publication is the culmination of months of research, interviews, and conversations with extensive, high-level contacts in the regional business community. Honorees must be nominated to be considered for a spot on the list, and final selections are made by the editors of D CEO.
Newman is the firm’s Dallas Office Managing Partner, counseling clients on mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, and corporate governance matters, serving as a trusted advisor and lead strategic counsel in complex business transitions. He represents clients ranging from entrepreneurial and sponsor-backed businesses to large multinational enterprises and frequently advises general counsel and senior executives on strategic decision-making, governance issues, and sensitive business matters, and often serves as the coordinating lead among investors, management teams, and advisors to move transactions efficiently from initial negotiations through closing. Newman is also a member of the firm’s Management Committee.
