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February 2, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Names 18 New Partners
Foley & Lardner LLP promoted 18 lawyers to the firm’s equity partnership, effective February 1, 2026.
January 28, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Report Reveals Growth in Data Center Industry Faces New Strategic Challenges as Markets Tighten
Foley & Lardner LLP released today its 2026 Data Center Development Report looking at the artificial intelligence (AI) boom that is propping up much of the U.S. economy and the sustainability of data center development fueling it, including critical challenges and opportunities to come. The report breaks out specific findings by stakeholder groups — including financiers and investors, developers, providers, operators, and tenants and hyperscalers — and delves into important data center development issues, from supply chain breakdowns and colocation strategies to financing snags, concerns about AI’s potential profitability, and more.
January 22, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Health Care & Life Sciences Trends Report Highlights Need for Innovation in Shifting Environment
Foley & Lardner LLP today unveiled its fifth annual Health Care & Life Sciences Top Trends report highlighting where market, policy, and enforcement dynamics intersect — and where industry leaders will need clear strategy and proactive governance.
Latest Press Releases
February 2, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Names 18 New Partners
Foley & Lardner LLP promoted 18 lawyers to the firm’s equity partnership, effective February 1, 2026.
January 28, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Report Reveals Growth in Data Center Industry Faces New Strategic Challenges as Markets Tighten
Foley & Lardner LLP released today its 2026 Data Center Development Report looking at the artificial intelligence (AI) boom that is propping up much of the U.S. economy and the sustainability of data center development fueling it, including critical challenges and opportunities to come. The report breaks out specific findings by stakeholder groups — including financiers and investors, developers, providers, operators, and tenants and hyperscalers — and delves into important data center development issues, from supply chain breakdowns and colocation strategies to financing snags, concerns about AI’s potential profitability, and more.
January 22, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Health Care & Life Sciences Trends Report Highlights Need for Innovation in Shifting Environment
Foley & Lardner LLP today unveiled its fifth annual Health Care & Life Sciences Top Trends report highlighting where market, policy, and enforcement dynamics intersect — and where industry leaders will need clear strategy and proactive governance.
Latest Deals and Wins
February 4, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents AI Research Platform Arbor in Seed Funding Round
Foley & Lardner LLP represented Arbor, the AI research platform for enterprise operations, in its seed funding round.
February 4, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents Fieldguide in $75M Series C Funding Round
Foley & Lardner LLP represented Fieldguide, an AI-native accounting and audit platform, in its $75 million Series C funding round led by the growth equity group at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
February 3, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents Riot Platforms on Rockdale Land Acquisition and Landmark $1 Billion Data Center Lease with AMD
Foley & Lardner LLP represented Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), a Bitcoin-driven industry leader in the development of large-scale data centers and bitcoin mining applications, on its recent acquisition of approximately 200 acres in Rockdale, Texas, for total consideration of just under $100 million. The land acquisition was part of a series of transformative transactions that establish Riot’s data center business, with Foley also representing Riot in negotiations for a data center lease with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD).
Latest Press Mentions
January 29, 2026
In the News
Jason Levine Featured in Q&A on Litigation Finance and Antitrust Matters
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Jason Levine was interviewed by Legal Funding Journal, sharing his perspective on litigation finance and the antitrust landscape.
January 28, 2026
In the News
Foley Attorneys Author Article on New Texas Business Court and Corporate Governance Reforms
Foley & Lardner LLP partners Christopher Babcock and John Sepehri co-authored The Advocate article, “Delaware vs. Texas: A Comparison of Corporate Governance and Business Courts,” analyzing the new Texas Business Court and recent state corporate governance reforms.
January 28, 2026
In the News
Danielle Whitley Appointed to JAX Chamber Board of Directors
Foley & Lardner LLP Jacksonville office managing partner Danielle Whitley was announced as a 2026 member of the board of directors for JAX Chamber, Jacksonville's leading business network.
Latest Honors and Awards
January 28, 2026
Honors and Awards
John Birmingham to be Inducted into Michigan Lawyers Weekly's Hall of Fame
Foley & Lardner LLP partner John Birmingham was announced as an inductee to Michigan Lawyers Weekly's Hall of Fame.
January 20, 2026
Honors and Awards
Foley Recognized as 2025 Pro Bono Leader by ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service
Foley & Lardner LLP is named a 2025 Pro Bono Leader by the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service in recognition of the firm’s contributions to the ABA Free Legal Answers program.
January 9, 2026
Honors and Awards
Foley Shortlisted in Three Categories at Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce partner Chanley Howell and the firm's innovative legal technology tools FoleyChat and Athena are finalists in three categories at the 2026 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards.