Foley Hoag has launched a First Amendment and Media practice group, adding nationally recognised First Amendment litigators Michael Grygiel and Kelly McNamee as partners. Christina Hernsdorf joins as an associate, with all three based in New York. Grygiel and McNamee, who have practised together for a decade, represent media organisations, publishers and content creators in high-stakes First Amendment matters. Their notable cases include successfully defending five Gannett newspapers against defamation claims by Nicholas Sandmann and obtaining dismissal of Candace Owens' lawsuit against USA TODAY. Grygiel, ranked in Chambers USA and recognised as a Law360 MVP in Media & Entertainment, will chair the new practice group. The launch reflects Foley Hoag's engagement with civil liberties and government accountability matters.

Foley Hoag ranked among top firms globally in 2025 Pitchbook League table. March 13, 2026 Foley Hoag was recognized among the top law firms worldwide representing companies and investors in Pitchbook's 2025 Annual Global League Tables. Overall, the firm was ranked in 16 categories, including recognition among the top 5 most active firms in New England and the top 20 most active firms globally and in the U.S., and in multiple geographic and industry-specific categories. "Being ranked for 20 consecutive quarters, across a variety of categories, is a testament to the strength of our practice and firm," said Emerging Company & Venture Capital practice group Co-Chair Brendan Burke. "We remain committed to serving our clients on the cutting edge of innovation in the U.S. and globally." The full 2025 rankings are: Representing Companies and Investors * Most Active Globally Representing Companies * Most Active Globally Representing Investors * Most Active in U.S. Representing Companies * Most Active in U.S. Representing Investors * Most Active at Early Stage Regional Rankings * Most Active Globally * Most Active in Israel * Most Active in U.S. * Most Active in New England * Most Active in Mountain & Midwest * Most Active in Mid-Atlantic * Most Active in West Coast Industry Rankings * Most Active in Healthcare Devices & Supplies * Most Active in Pharma & Biotech * Most Active in IT Hardware * Most Active in Commercial Products & Services Foley Hoag's Emerging Company and Venture Capital practice group partners with high growth companies and investors who power innovation on their journey from idea to exit. The Pitchbook Annual Global League Tables are a comprehensive ranking of the companies leading global venture capital activity. Media contact.

Steven Wright joins Foley Hoag as chair of Insurance Recovery practice. March 10, 2026 Foley Hoag announced today that Steve Wright has joined the firm as a partner and chair of its Insurance Recovery practice, bringing more than two decades of experience representing corporate, financial, nonprofit, and governmental policyholders on insurance coverage matters and in high-stakes disputes. Wright advises policyholders and litigates on their behalf in matters involving directors and officers (D&O) liability; errors and omissions (E&O)/professional liability; commercial general liability; fidelity and crime policies; product contamination and recall; and property and specialty insurance policies, including cyber insurance. "We are thrilled to welcome Steve to Foley Hoag and have him step into the role of chair of our Insurance Recovery practice," said Managing Partner Jim Bucking. "His leadership and litigation experience, combined with his understanding of insurance issues across many industries, will strengthen our ability to help clients with their coverage disputes." In addition to his insurance recovery work, Wright has trial and commercial litigation experience across federal and state courts in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Maine, North Carolina, Illinois, and other jurisdictions nationwide. He also represents clients in arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution forums. "I was drawn to Foley Hoag for the firm's collegial culture, long history of expertise in representing policyholders, and a platform that will allow me to partner with my new colleagues to guide clients and solve their most complex challenges," said Wright. Wright received his J.D. from Boston College Law School and his B.A. from Columbia University.