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.

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

• Ranked No. 45 on 2025 Am Law 100 with $1.28 billion 2024 revenue.
• Expanded to 27 offices by 2025, including Salt Lake City 2021, Raleigh 2024, Nashville 2025.
• Clients like Johnson Controls, CVS, Harley Davidson, MLB provide stable cross-selling revenue.

What critics are saying

• Partner attrition hits Texas offices as Gardere laterals defect within 12-24 months.
• Energy practice erodes as Baker Botts, Vinson & Elkins capture renewables, oil & gas share.
• AI tools from Relativity, LawGeex compress M&A margins, collapsing leverage in 24-48 months.

What makes Foley & Lardner LLP unique

• 2018 merger with Gardere Wynne Sewell expanded to 24 offices across US, Mexico, Asia, Europe.
• M&A practice handles thousands of transactions in manufacturing, health care, life sciences, technology, energy.
• Privacy and data security integrates into M&A due diligence for regulated environments.

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