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Newsroom Highlights
October 8, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Adds Former DOJ and FTC Antitrust Official Jonathan Lasken in Washington, D.C.
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Jonathan Lasken has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in its Antitrust & Competition Practice Group, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in high-stakes antitrust litigation, government investigations and enforcement, and merger review.
October 1, 2026
Honors and Awards
Foley Wins Law Firm of the Year, Two Partners Named Attorneys of the Year at 2026 Texas Legal Awards
Foley & Lardner LLP is proud to announce that the firm won Law Firm of the Year and partners Chris Babcock and Chris Converse were named Attorneys of the Year at Law.com’s 2026 Texas Legal Awards.
September 10, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Expands Private Capital and Energy Capabilities with Arrival of Corporate Partner Stephen Olson
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Stephen Olson has joined the firm as a partner in its Transactions Practice Group, further enhancing Foley’s private capital capabilities and continuing the growth of its national Energy & Infrastructure Sector. Olson joins from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Houston and is regarded as a leading adviser on sophisticated private equity deals and related corporate matters.
Latest Press Releases
October 9, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Releases 2026 State AG Election Report and Interactive Map on Key Races and Enforcement Trends
Foley & Lardner LLP released today its 2026 State Attorneys General Election Report, a special report examining why the upcoming attorneys general (AG) races matter and how this election cycle may affect the state enforcement, regulatory, and litigation landscape for businesses across the country. In light of the 33 attorneys general elections (30 states, Washington, D.C., Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands) in November 2026 there will be, at a minimum, 11 new attorneys general in January 2027.
October 8, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Adds Former DOJ and FTC Antitrust Official Jonathan Lasken in Washington, D.C.
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Jonathan Lasken has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in its Antitrust & Competition Practice Group, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in high-stakes antitrust litigation, government investigations and enforcement, and merger review.
September 10, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Expands Private Capital and Energy Capabilities with Arrival of Corporate Partner Stephen Olson
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Stephen Olson has joined the firm as a partner in its Transactions Practice Group, further enhancing Foley’s private capital capabilities and continuing the growth of its national Energy & Infrastructure Sector. Olson joins from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Houston and is regarded as a leading adviser on sophisticated private equity deals and related corporate matters.
Latest Deals and Wins
October 16, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents ORS Nasco in Acquisition of Techniweld & PowerWeld and Three Essendant Brands
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to ORS Nasco, a wholesaler of industrial maintenance, repair, and operations products and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, in its acquisitions of Techniweld & PowerWeld and the Boardwalk, GEN, and Windsoft proprietary brands from Essendant, a portfolio company of Sycamore Partners.
October 16, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Advises Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club Members in Turnover of Club Control and Acquisition of Associated Marina, Utility and Employee Housing
Foley & Lardner LLP advised the members of Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club, The Bahamas’ most exclusive members-only community, in the turnover of control of the Club to member control and the acquisition of the marina, utility and employee housing assets supporting the Club’s operations.
October 14, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Advises Mayville Engineering Company on Southeast Strategic Expansion
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Mayville Engineering Company in its acquisition of a 138,000-square-foot finishing facility and related assets in Thomson, Georgia.
Latest Press Mentions
October 16, 2026
In the News
Kyle Pine Featured in Q&A on Tax Practice and Private Capital Trends
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Kyle Pine is featured in a recent Bloomberg Tax “Five Questions” profile, offering perspective on the current landscape of tax practice, the impact of private capital transactions, and key issues facing practitioners.
October 15, 2026
In the News
Daniel Farris Shares Insights on AI Data Center Regulation and Development
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Daniel Farris is quoted in the Forbes article, “Data Center Moratoriums Show America Built AI Infrastructure Before It Built The Rules,” discussing the factors shaping AI-driven data center development.
October 9, 2026
In the News
Jonathan Lasken Highlighted Across the Media for Arrival to Foley
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Jonathan Lasken is highlighted across the media for his recent arrival to the firm’s Washington D.C. office.
Latest Honors and Awards
October 13, 2026
Honors and Awards
Stephen Jones Named to American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2026 40 Under 40 Class
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen Jones, senior counsel in the firm’s Dallas office and member of the firm's Bankruptcy & Business Reorganizations Practice, has been named to the American Bankruptcy Institute’s (ABI) 2026 40 Under 40 class.
October 8, 2026
Honors and Awards
Mark Neuberger Announced as a Miami-Dade Bar Circle of Excellence Honoree
Foley & Lardner LLP of counsel Mark Neuberger is recognized by the Miami-Dade Bar as a Circle of Excellence Award honoree for Labor & Employment Law.
October 5, 2026
Honors and Awards
Peter Stockburger Recognized as a Finalist in San Diego Business Journal's Cybersecurity Stewardship Awards
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Peter Stockburger was named a finalist for Executive of the Year in San Diego Business Journal's 2026 Cybersecurity Stewardship Awards.