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 January 2025 The Path & The Practice

Podcast Episode 122: Andrew Wronski, Partner

This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation Andrew Wronski. Andy is a litigation partner in Foley’s Milwaukee office where he is also the office managing partner.
24 January 2025 The Path & The Practice

Podcast Episode 120: Akshay Verna, COO (Spotdraft)

This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with special guest Akshay Verma. Akshay is COO at Spotdraft.
22 January 2025 The Path & The Practice

Podcast Episode 121: Lisa Glahn, Partner

This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Lisa Glahn. Lisa is a partner and construction attorney in Foley’s Boston office, and vice chair of both the firm’s Litigation Department and Construction Practice Group.
14 November 2024 Foley Career Perspectives

Podcast Episode 119: Frank Pasquesi, Partner

This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Frank Pasquesi. Frank is the managing partner of Foley’s Chicago office, where he focuses on health care and business litigation.
07 October 2024 Foley Career Perspectives

Foley Hispanic Heritage Month Program: Camille Vasquez Shares Her Insights on Personal Brand

In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month, Foley & Lardner hosted a firmwide virtual program on October 1 featuring a conversation with NBC News legal analyst Camille Vasquez, the Hollywood lawyer blazing a trail for Latinas.
29 August 2024 The Path & The Practice

Podcast Episode 118: Nathan Reardon, Summer Associate

This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Nathan Reardon, a summer associate with Foley’s Los Angeles office.