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June 4, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
Foley & Lardner LLP is proud to once again be recognized by Chambers & Partners as one of the leading law firms in the country in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
June 1, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Appoints Jeffrey Blease Chair of Litigation Department
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that partner Jeffrey “Jeff” Blease has been named chair of the firm’s national Litigation Department. In this role, Blease will guide the strategic direction of the department, which includes over 400 attorneys across more than a dozen practice groups.
June 9, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Expands Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Capabilities in Chicago with Addition of Three Attorneys
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today the addition of partners Melissa McGrory and Teresa Napoli and associate Madeline Clasen to its Chicago office. Joining from Sidley Austin LLP, the team further strengthens Foley’s national Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice and enhances the firm’s capabilities in its Health Care & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Innovative Technology Sectors.
Latest Press Releases
June 11, 2026
Press Releases
Patrick Daugherty Appointed to SEC Investor Advisory Committee
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Patrick Daugherty has been appointed by the Securities and Exchange Commission to its statutory Investor Advisory Committee, which convenes publicly with SEC leadership and other experts several times a year.
June 9, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Expands Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Capabilities in Chicago with Addition of Three Attorneys
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today the addition of partners Melissa McGrory and Teresa Napoli and associate Madeline Clasen to its Chicago office. Joining from Sidley Austin LLP, the team further strengthens Foley’s national Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice and enhances the firm’s capabilities in its Health Care & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Innovative Technology Sectors.
June 4, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
Foley & Lardner LLP is proud to once again be recognized by Chambers & Partners as one of the leading law firms in the country in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
Latest Deals and Wins
July 1, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents Riverwood Capital as Lead Investor in $180M Growth Investment in LeapXpert
Foley & Lardner LLP represented Riverwood Capital as the lead investor in the $180 million growth investment in LeapXpert, a leader in governed communication intelligence.
June 25, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents OpenLight in Partnership with Advantest Corporation
Foley & Lardner LLP represented OpenLight, a leader in heterogeneous silicon photonics integration and custom Photonic Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (PASIC) design, in their partnership with Advantest Corporation to develop solutions for scalable, high-volume silicon photonics testing.
June 16, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Advises Elektrik in Major Growth Investment from Lead Edge Capital
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Elektrik App, Inc., the leading procurement platform for sourcing critical electrical infrastructure components, in its significant growth investment from Lead Edge Capital, a growth equity firm.
Latest Press Mentions
June 23, 2026
In the News
John P. Riley Spotlighted as a Most Promising Newcomer Finalist in Law.com's California Legal Awards
Foley & Lardner LLP associate John P. Riley is recognized in Law.com as a Most Promising Newcomer finalist for the 2026 California Legal Awards.
June 23, 2026
In the News
William Holtz on Regulatory Balance in Peptide Market
Foley & Lardner LLP of counsel William Holtz was quoted in The Wall Street Journal’s article, “Businesses Are Taking Risks to Cash In on the Peptide Gold Rush,” examining the risks and regulatory challenges facing compounding pharmacies supplying peptides.
June 22, 2026
In the News
Aaron Maguregui Authors Article on Building Scalable, Secure AI Strategies
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Aaron Maguregui authored the HealthTech article, “A Digital Health CEO’s Guide to Fast, Secure Scaling of AI,” offering guidance to digital health leaders on artificial intelligence scaling.
Latest Honors and Awards
June 22, 2026
Honors and Awards
Paul Hunter Named Indispensables Finalist by San Diego Business Journal
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Paul Hunter is recognized as a 2026 Indispensables finalist by the San Diego Business Journal.
June 18, 2026
Honors and Awards
Foley Named to Public Interest Law Initiative's Pro Bono Recognition List
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to share the firm has been named to Public Interest Law Initiative's 2026 Pro Bono Recognition Roster.
June 10, 2026
Honors and Awards
Alexandra Shalom Elected to Health Law Advocates Board of Directors
Foley & Lardner LLP senior counsel Alexandra Shalom has been elected to the Health Law Advocates Board of Directors.