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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.
September 3, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Strengthens Corporate Platform with Partner Additions in Chicago and Boston
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that corporate partners Brad Drake and Kyle Pine have joined the firm, bringing Foley to more than 20 lateral partner hires this year and advancing the firm’s strategic expansion across key markets, practices, and sectors.
August 31, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Expands Raleigh Office with Addition of Commercial Litigation Partner Dustin Greene
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Dustin Greene has joined the firm's Raleigh office as a partner in its Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Greene brings extensive trial experience across a broad range of high-stakes business disputes, further bolstering Foley’s litigation platform in North Carolina and supporting the firm’s continued growth in the region.
Latest Press Releases
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.
September 3, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Strengthens Corporate Platform with Partner Additions in Chicago and Boston
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that corporate partners Brad Drake and Kyle Pine have joined the firm, bringing Foley to more than 20 lateral partner hires this year and advancing the firm’s strategic expansion across key markets, practices, and sectors.
August 31, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Expands Raleigh Office with Addition of Commercial Litigation Partner Dustin Greene
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Dustin Greene has joined the firm's Raleigh office as a partner in its Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Greene brings extensive trial experience across a broad range of high-stakes business disputes, further bolstering Foley’s litigation platform in North Carolina and supporting the firm’s continued growth in the region.
Latest Deals and Wins
September 22, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents Cognex in Agreement to Acquire RealSense
Foley & Lardner LLP represented Cognex Corporation, the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, in its definitive agreement to acquire RealSense
September 17, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents TDK Ventures as Lead Investor in Series A Round for R3 Lithium
Foley & Lardner LLP represented TDK Ventures as a lead investor in the $15 million Series A round for R3 Lithium, the company operating North America’s first commercial-scale lithium carbonate recovery facility.
September 14, 2026
Deals and Wins
Foley Represents Kapital in $125M Financing
Foley & Lardner LLP represented Kapital, a global AI-powered financial institution and one of the largest B2B financial institutions in Latin America, in their $125 million debt and equity financing.
Latest Press Mentions
September 22, 2026
In the News
Louis Lehot Explores Governance and Deal Process Considerations in M&A
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Louis Lehot shares insights on board governance, decision-making, and deal process strategy in his Corporate Counsel article, “When the Call Comes: How CEOs and General Counsel Should Handle an Unsolicited Acquisition Approach.”
September 21, 2026
In the News
James Lundy Discusses Valuation Oversight and Decision-Making for Investment Funds
Foley & Lardner LLP partner James Lundy was featured in a recent Securities Docket Q&A, outlining how funds can support and defend valuation judgments through active committee oversight, thorough documentation, and independent review of third-party analyses.
September 18, 2026
In the News
Patrick Daugherty Authors Article on Navigating Proposed SEC Crypto Asset Regulations
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Patrick Daugherty authored the Columbia Law School’s Blue Sky Blog article, “How to Advise Token Developers in Light of Proposed SEC Regulation Crypto Assets.”
Latest Honors and Awards
September 23, 2026
Honors and Awards
Beth Boland Named InspireHer Lifetime Achievement Honoree in Boston Business Journal's Icon Awards
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Beth Boland has been named the InspireHer Lifetime Achievement Honoree in the Boston Business Journal's 2026 Icon Awards: A Women Who Mean Business Program.
September 17, 2026
Honors and Awards
Sarina Rogers Honored as a San Diego Business Journal Women of Influence in Law
Foley & Lardner LLP associate Sarina Rogers has been selected by the San Diego Business Journal as a 2026 Women of Influence in Law honoree.
September 16, 2026
Honors and Awards
Amir El-Aswad Named to Detroit Regional Chamber's Leadership Detroit Class 47
Foley & Lardner LLP associate Amir El-Aswad has been selected as a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber's Leadership Detroit Class 47.