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Newsroom Highlights
August 24, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Builds on California Momentum with Life Sciences Transactions Partner Jane Adams
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that life sciences transactional partner Jane Adams has joined the firm’s Technology Transactions, Cybersecurity & Privacy Practice in San Diego. Her arrival marks the firm's sixth partner addition in California this year and the fourth within its Intellectual Property Department, reflecting Foley's continued growth and investment across the region.
August 14, 2026
Honors and Awards
Foley Announced as Finalist in Six Categories at The American Lawyer Industry Awards
Foley & Lardner LLP is honored to be a finalist across six categories at this year's The American Lawyer Industry Awards.
August 4, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Welcomes International Arbitration Partner Christina Beharry in Washington, D.C.
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Christina Beharry has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C., office as a partner in its International Arbitration Practice Group. Beharry brings more than two decades of experience in investor-state arbitration and complex cross-border disputes, further enhancing the firm’s global arbitration platform.
Latest Press Releases
August 24, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Builds on California Momentum with Life Sciences Transactions Partner Jane Adams
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that life sciences transactional partner Jane Adams has joined the firm’s Technology Transactions, Cybersecurity & Privacy Practice in San Diego. Her arrival marks the firm's sixth partner addition in California this year and the fourth within its Intellectual Property Department, reflecting Foley's continued growth and investment across the region.
August 20, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Hires James McKenna as Chief Information Officer
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that James "Jim" McKenna has joined the firm as Chief Information Officer (CIO).
August 4, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Welcomes International Arbitration Partner Christina Beharry in Washington, D.C.
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Christina Beharry has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C., office as a partner in its International Arbitration Practice Group. Beharry brings more than two decades of experience in investor-state arbitration and complex cross-border disputes, further enhancing the firm’s global arbitration platform.
Latest Deals and Wins
August 25, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents Gatik in $200M Series D Funding Round and Partnership with PepsiCo
Foley & Lardner LLP represented Gatik, the leader in autonomous trucking, in their $200 million Series D financing, as well as the company’s partnership with PepsiCo.
August 25, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents nVent Electric in $1.75 Billion Acquisition of Maverick Power
Foley & Lardner LLP represented nVent Electric plc (nVent), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, in its definitive agreement to acquire Maverick Power for $1.75 billion, subject to customary adjustments.
August 24, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents TMGOC Ventures in Connection With Preferred Equity Investment for Dual Branded New Orleans Hotel
Foley & Lardner LLP represented TMGOC Ventures in its origination of a preferred equity investment alongside Access Point Financial, as senior lender, for a total bridge loan and preferred equity investment of $120 million to recapitalize the Kailas Companies’ recently completed conversion of a historic office building into a dual-branded hotel in downtown New Orleans.
Latest Press Mentions
August 21, 2026
In the News
Betsy Stone Discusses Federal EPR Challenges and Producer Implications
Foley & Lardner LLP senior counsel Betsy Stone shared insights in the Packaging Dive article, “California EPR lawsuit escalates as forthcoming Oregon ruling looms,” analyzing ongoing federal court challenges to extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws.
August 18, 2026
In the News
Lynn Gandhi Shares Insights on Recent State Tax Developments
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Lynn Gandhi was featured in a recent Law360 article analyzing a Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board decision upholding Interstate Income Act (P.L. 86-272) protections for certain entities in a combined reporting group.
August 17, 2026
In the News
Louis Lehot Weighs in on Acceleration of Software Industry M&A
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Louis Lehot shared perspective on the acceleration of software industry consolidation in the Law360 article, "$1.3B Airtable Deal Highlights Software M&A Revival."
Latest Honors and Awards
August 25, 2026
Honors and Awards
Lawrence Vernaglia Recognized as 'Go To' Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Lawrence Vernaglia is named a 2026 Go To Lawyer for Life Sciences by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
August 24, 2026
Honors and Awards
Sunita Paknikar Named Rising Stars Corporate Winner in Law.com's D.C. Legal Awards
Foley & Lardner LLP senior counsel Sunita Paknikar is recognized as the Rising Stars Corporate winner in Law.com’s 2026 DC Legal Awards.
August 17, 2026
Honors and Awards
Benjamin Morris Recognized as a San Diego Business Journal Leader of Influence in Construction
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Benjamin Morris is named a 2026 Leader of Influence in Construction by San Diego Business Journal.