Goodwin debt finance veteran jumps to Foley Hoag. Anna Dodson joined the firm's Boston office as co-chair of the debt finance practice. * Anna Dodson has moved from Goodwin Proctor to Foley Hoag to co-chair Foley Hoag's debt finance practice. * Her arrival strengthens the firm's "market-leading finance platform," said partner and fellow co-chair Thomas Draper. * Dodson spent 26 years at Goodwin and is Chambers Band 2-ranked in banking and finance in Massachusetts. Longtime Goodwin Procter debt finance partner Anna Dodson has moved to Foley Hoag, the latter firm announced Monday. Exclusive content. A Subscription is Required to Access this Content. * Strategic Intelligence - Business of law market insights from experts and analysts across all major legal markets * Integrated Insights - Compass and Radar context built right into articles. * Personalized Experience - Tailored homepage content and curated newsletters. * Smart Search & Alerts - Powerful search functionality and real-time updates. Questions? Contact us at [email protected] | 1-855-808-4530 (Americas) | 44(0) 800 098 386009 (UK & Europe) NOT FOR REPRINT Amanda O'Brien and Christine Simmons Mike Aiello's exit came about after a difference of opinion as to how the firm should grow, said a source inside Weil. September 14, 2026 Andrew Maloney David Dahlquist was lead trial counsel in the federal government's case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, before DOJ leaders settled the matter. Rejoining his old firm, he'll be working alongside the team that took over and secured a verdict on behalf of over 30 states. September 14, 2026 Amanda O'Brien The six-attorney group includes Pillsbury's former China, Korea and Taiwan practice co-heads. September 14, 2026 Thomas Spigolon Firms also added a mergers and acquisitions attorney in Nashville and a former federal prosecutor for white-collar work in Alabama. September 11, 2026 Christine Simmons and Amanda O'Brien The group going with Aiello are all M&A partners at Weil, including Matthew Gilroy, who has been serving as co-head of Weil's M&A practice. September 11, 2026

Foley Hoag named Media Advocacy Award finalist in The American Lawyer's 2026 Industry Awards. Contributor. Foley Hoag provides innovative, strategic legal services to public, private and government clients. We have premier capabilities in the life sciences, healthcare, technology, energy, professional services and private funds fields, and in cross-border disputes. The diverse experiences of our lawyers contribute to the exceptional senior-level service we deliver to clients. Foley Hoag has been recognized as a finalist in The American Lawyer's 2026 Industry Awards for its Media Advocacy Award nomination, following the strategic launch of its First Amendment and Media Practice Group. Foley Hoag has been named a finalist in The American Lawyer's 2026 Industry Awards, which recognize the legal profession's most impactful achievements, innovative approaches, and outstanding leaders from the past year. The firm was recognized as a finalist in the Media Advocacy Award category for the launch of its First Amendment and Media Practice Group and the addition of prominent First Amendment litigators Michael Grygiel, Kelly McNamee, and Christina Hernsdorf. The new practice builds on Foley Hoag's longstanding commitment to free expression, civil liberties, government accountability, and public access to information. Winners will be announced at The American Lawyer's Industry Awards gala on November 12, 2026, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.