Alexis P. Robertson

Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Alexis P. Robertson

Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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.

28 August 2023 The Path & The Practice

Podcast Episode 107: Sheridan Organ, Summer Associate

This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Sheridan Organ a summer associate in Foley’s Boston office. Sheridan discusses growing up in Winnetka, Illinois, attending McGill University and Boston University School of Law.
28 August 2023 In the News

Alexis Robertson Discusses Challenges Firms Face in Finding, Keeping DEI Leaders

Foley & Lardner LLP Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Alexis Robertson is quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, “DEI Chief Roles Hard to Fill Amid Wavering Commitments, Lawsuits.”
16 August 2023 The Path & The Practice

Podcast Episode 106: Chris Truong, Summer Associate

This episode features a conversation with Chris Truong a summer associate in Foley’s Milwaukee office. Chris reflects on growing up in Keller, Texas, attending Texas A&M University and the University of Illinois College of Law.
15 August 2023 The Path & The Practice

Podcast Episode 105: Rick Ali, Summer Associate

This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Rick Ali, a summer associate in Foley’s Houston office. Rick reflects on growing up in Sugarland, Texas, attending Texas A&M University and South Texas College of Law.
10 August 2023 The Path & The Practice

Podcast Episode 104: J.P. Riley, Summer Associate

This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with John (J.P.) Riley a summer associate in Foley’s San Diego office. J.P. reflects on growing up in Chesapeake, Virginia, attending James Madison University and the University of San Diego School of Law.
10 August 2023 The Path & The Practice

Podcast Episode 103: Maame Yaa Norman, Summer Associate

This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Maame Yaa Norman. Maame Yaa is a summer associate in Foley’s Milwaukee office.