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February 19, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Continues Strategic Expansion in California with Addition of Four Partners, Enhancing Corporate and Intellectual Property Capabilities
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today the expansion of its California platform with the addition of four partners to its San Diego, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley offices. Matt Browne, Darby Chan, Sanjeet “Sanj” Dutta, and Peter Stockburger join the firm’s Corporate and Intellectual Property Departments, bringing extensive experience advising clients across a wide range of industries and legal disciplines. Their arrival enhances Foley’s capabilities in its Innovative Technology and Health Care & Life Sciences Sectors, key areas of sustained client demand and a central pillar of the firm’s long‑term growth strategy.
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.
Latest Press Releases
February 19, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Continues Strategic Expansion in California with Addition of Four Partners, Enhancing Corporate and Intellectual Property Capabilities
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today the expansion of its California platform with the addition of four partners to its San Diego, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley offices. Matt Browne, Darby Chan, Sanjeet “Sanj” Dutta, and Peter Stockburger join the firm’s Corporate and Intellectual Property Departments, bringing extensive experience advising clients across a wide range of industries and legal disciplines. Their arrival enhances Foley’s capabilities in its Innovative Technology and Health Care & Life Sciences Sectors, key areas of sustained client demand and a central pillar of the firm’s long‑term growth strategy.
February 11, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Relocates to Enhanced Office Space in Raleigh
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce the relocation of its Raleigh, North Carolina, office to GlenLake One, a six‑story Class A office building anchored by a multi-functional central plaza. The move affirms the firm’s strategic investment in the community and provides an enhanced environment that supports both client service and the office’s continued growth.
February 10, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Expands Construction and Manufacturing Capabilities with Addition of J.P. Vogel in Dallas
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that J.P. Vogel has joined the firm as a partner in the Construction Practice Group and the Manufacturing Sector. Based in Dallas, Vogel advises private equity, owners, developers, specialty subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers on every aspect of high leverage construction projects, acquisitions, and operations throughout the United States and abroad.
Latest Deals and Wins
March 16, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents Geosimple in Seed Financing
Foley & Lardner LLP represented Geosimple, Inc., a vertical AI platform for real estate, in a seed financing led by KDX Fund.
March 16, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents CLARK in Reincorporation to Texas
Foley & Lardner LLP is serving as corporate counsel to Clark Material Handling Company, a privately held global corporation and Top 10 manufacturer of forklifts and spare parts, in its reincorporation from Delaware to Texas.
March 6, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Guides ORS Nasco, a Wynnchurch Capital Portfolio Company, in Acquisitions of AD Member Supply and Alliance Distribution Partners
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Wynnchurch Capital and portfolio company ORS Nasco in the acquisitions of assets associated with AD Industries Inc. and Alliance Distribution Partners LLC.
Latest Press Mentions
March 13, 2026
In the News
Chris Babcock and Chris Converse on Wave of Companies Moving to Texas
Foley & Lardner LLP partners Chrisopher Babcock and Chris Converse commented on the widening trend of companies reincorporating to Texas in the Houston Business Journal article, “Texas law changes could spark wave of corporate redomestication proposals."
March 12, 2026
In the News
Louis Lehot Explores M&A's Growing Blitzhire Phenomenon
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Louis Lehot authors article on the emergence of blitzhires in the Mergers & Acquisitions article, “Blitzhires: The New Fast-Moving M&A Deal.”
March 10, 2026
In the News
Aaron Maguregui Shares Insights on Shadow AI Risks in Health Care
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Aaron Maguregui was quoted in the Part B News article, “Do you need AI policy? Experts suggest guardrails as 'shadow AI' spreads,” discussing the emerging risks of unsanctioned 'shadow AI' use by clinicians and the need to establish robust AI governance.
Latest Honors and Awards
March 11, 2026
Honors and Awards
Jesse Neil and Sarah Spangenburg Announced as Southeastern Legal Award Winners
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Jesse Neil and associate Sarah Spangenburg were announced as winners in two categories at Law.com's 2026 Southeastern Legal Awards.
March 10, 2026
Honors and Awards
Foley Wins Best Use of AI at Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards
Foley & Lardner LLP is proud to announce the firm was honored with Best Use of Artificial Intelligence at Law.com's 2026 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards, underscoring Foley’s position at the forefront of legal AI innovation.
March 6, 2026
Honors and Awards
Foley Announced Among Top Ten National Law Firms by ABA Health Law Section
Foley & Lardner LLP is listed among the country's top ten national law firms by the American Bar Association Health Law Section.