Overview
Foley & Lardner LLP is a law firm formed by the merger of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP and Foley & Lardner LLP on April 1, 2018. It provides a full range of legal services to clients across the United States, Mexico, Asia, and Europe, with about 1,100 attorneys in 24 offices. The firm handles corporate, intellectual property, regulatory, compliance, litigation, and other legal matters, serving clients in multiple industries. Its structure unifies the former firms under a single name, expanding geographic reach and capabilities, especially along the Midwest, East and West coasts, Florida, and Texas where Gardere had a strong presence. The firm operates through coordinated teams across offices, offering cross-border and cross-functional legal support to meet client needs. Foley & Lardner’s goal is to provide comprehensive, integrated legal services on a national and international scale, helping clients manage risk, grow business, and resolve disputes efficiently.
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What believers are saying
- 2026 lateral partner hiring keeps expanding Foley's corporate and litigation benches.
- Foley opened Raleigh and Nashville, and Salt Lake City surpassed 30 attorneys.
- Foley's 2025 associate class added 69 lawyers across 18 offices.
What critics are saying
- BigLaw rivals keep poaching Foley deal and tax rainmakers from Paul Hastings and Goodwin.
- Foley's record 2025 growth raises integration risk if new partners fail to sell work.
- If lateral partner acquisition stalls, Foley loses scale against Kirkland, Sidley, and Latham.
What makes Foley & Lardner LLP unique
- Foley spans energy, health care, technology, and manufacturing with sector integration.
- Foley earned 54 Chambers 2025 rankings and 126 ranked attorneys across 20 offices.
- Daljit Doogal was reappointed through 2030 after record 2025 revenue and partner profits.
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