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July 7, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Expands Corporate Platform with Partner Additions in Dallas and Boston
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today the continued expansion of its national corporate platform with the addition of partners James Bedotto in Dallas and John Stern in Boston. Bedotto joins the firm’s Finance Practice, while Stern joins the Taxation Practice, further enhancing the firm’s capabilities in debt finance, fund structuring, and transactional tax matters.
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.
Latest Press Releases
July 14, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Marks Two-Year Raleigh Anniversary with New Midtown Office
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that its Raleigh, North Carolina, office will relocate to Tower 5 in the North Hills Innovation District (NHID) in Midtown Raleigh. The move reflects Foley’s long-term commitment to the region and provides a modern, well-connected environment designed to enhance collaboration and support client service.
July 7, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Expands Corporate Platform with Partner Additions in Dallas and Boston
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today the continued expansion of its national corporate platform with the addition of partners James Bedotto in Dallas and John Stern in Boston. Bedotto joins the firm’s Finance Practice, while Stern joins the Taxation Practice, further enhancing the firm’s capabilities in debt finance, fund structuring, and transactional tax matters.
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.
Latest Deals and Wins
July 16, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Advises Swing Therapeutics on Sale to XRHealth
Foley & Lardner LLP advised Swing Therapeutics, a leading developer of digital therapies, on its sale to XRHealth, the leading platform for therapeutic technologies.
July 15, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Advises Validic on Sale to ChartSpan
Foley & Lardner LLP advised Validic, the leading personal health data platform, on its sale to ChartSpan, a leading provider of care management services.
July 14, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Advises HM Group USA in Joint Venture for TriBeCa Development Site Acquisition
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to HM Group USA, a Korean investment and development company, in the negotiation of a joint venture with Prosper Property Group for the acquisition of a development site located at 75 West Broadway in New York City’s TriBeCa neighborhood.
Latest Press Mentions
July 10, 2026
In the News
Nate Imfeld Receives Am Law 'Litigator of the Week' Shoutout for First Circuit Victory
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Nate Imfeld received a shout out in The Am Law Litigation Daily column for his recent appellate victory on behalf of Daimler Trucks North America.
July 10, 2026
In the News
James Bedotto and John Stern Generate Widespread Media Coverage For Foley Arrival
Foley & Lardner LLP partners James Bedotto and John Stern are featured across media for their recent arrivals to the firm.
July 9, 2026
In the News
Amy Ciepluch and Cullen Werwie Author Article on AI's Fiduciary Implications for 401(k) Plans
Foley & Lardner LLP attorneys Amy Ciepluch and Cullen Werwie authored the Practical Law article, “AI and 401(k) Plan Fiduciary Implications,” addressing AI in 401(k) plan management and key Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) fiduciary issues.
Latest Honors and Awards
July 15, 2026
Honors and Awards
John Atallah Named Litigator & Trial Leader of Influence by Los Angeles Business Journal
Foley & Lardner LLP partner John Atallah is recognized as a 2026 Leader of Influence in the Litigators & Trial Attorneys series by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
July 7, 2026
Honors and Awards
Julia Ditkoff Recognized as a Most Promising Newcomer Finalist in Law.com's New York Legal Awards
Foley & Lardner LLP associate Julia Ditkoff is recognized as a Most Promising Newcomer finalist in Law.com's 2026 New York Legal Awards.
July 1, 2026
Honors and Awards
Steven Vazquez Named Notable Managing Partner by Florida Trend
Foley & Lardner LLP managing partner Steven Vazquez has been named among Florida Trend's 2026 Legal Elite Notable Managing Partners.