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Alexis P. Robertson

Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Alexis P. Robertson

Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

[email protected]

Chicago 312.832.4715

Education

University of Michigan Law School (J.D.)
American University

Alexis Robertson is the Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for Foley & Lardner LLP. She provides firm-wide strategic direction and oversight on all diversity and inclusion related matters. In addition to supervising the DEI team, she collaborates with firm leadership, talent development, and business development to address DEI-related concerns and execute the firm’s DEI Strategic Plan. Alexis is also the host of Foley’s podcast, The Path & The Practice. Each episode, available on all major podcast platforms, features Alexis in conversation with a different Foley attorney, exploring their unique background, path to law school, and legal practice.

Alexis joined Foley from Baker McKenzie, where she was North America manager of Diversity & Inclusion. In this position, she managed the implementation of all diversity-related programing, initiatives, and client reporting in the North America region. Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Alexis spent two years as a Legal Recruiting Director for The Partners Group where she focused on placing underrepresented attorneys with law firms and corporations.

Alexis earned her law degree from the University of Michigan Law School and practiced with Kirkland & Ellis and Seyfarth Shaw following graduation. She earned her undergraduate degree from the American University in Washington, D.C.

June 17, 2026 Foley Career Perspectives

Foley Pride Month Program: Developing Advanced Ally Skills

In honor of Pride Month, Foley & Lardner welcomed back PFLAG National for the sixth year in a row to help us continue to advance in our journey of allyship. This year’s virtual workshop for all firm members, titled “So What’s Next? Developing Advanced Ally Skills,” was held on June 9 and led by PFLAG Vice President of Learning & Inclusion Jamie Henkel (she/her).

June 16, 2026 The Path & The Practice

Episode 138: Alexis Juergens, Senior Counsel

This episode features a conversation with Alexis Juergens. Alexis is a senior counsel in Foley’s Salt Lake City office and chair of the firm's associates committee. In this discussion, Alexis reflects on life growing-up in a military family, including a number of moves, before settling in Salt Lake City as a child.

June 4, 2026 Foley Career Perspectives

Foley AANHPI Heritage Month Program: A Conversation With Professor Kenji Yoshino

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Foley & Lardner hosted a firmwide virtual program on May 28 featuring Professor Kenji Yoshino. He is the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law and the Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

May 20, 2026 The Path & The Practice

Episode 137: René Jovel

This episode features a conversation with René Jovel, Assistant General Counsel at Versiti Blood Health, Inc. In this discussion, René reflects on growing up in Los Angeles, California, attending Northwestern University for undergrad and Marquette University School of Law.

April 23, 2026 The Path & The Practice

Episode 136: Chanley Howell, Partner

This episode features a conversation with Chanley Howell. Chanley is a partner and intellectual property lawyer in Foley’s Jacksonville office where his practice focuses on a broad range of technology law matters. In this discussion, he reflects on growing up in Jacksonville, FL, attending Vanderbilt University for undergrad and the University of Florida College of Law.

April 15, 2026 The Path & The Practice

Episode 134: Jesse Neil, Partner

This episode features a conversation with Jesse Neil. Jesse is a healthcare attorney in Foley’s Nashville office. In this discussion, he reflects on growing-up in Nashville, TN, attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergrad and the University of Mississippi School of Law.

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