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Date: January 4, 2016

Foley & Mansfield Names New Equity Partners, Additions to Partnership

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Date: January 4, 2016
by foleyandmansfield

Foley & Mansfield Names New Equity Partners, Additions to Partnership

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The national law firm of Foley & Mansfield is pleased to announce the election of six partners to the Firm’s Equity Partnership, and the addition of five attorneys to its Partnership.

Elected to the Equity Partnership are Lisa Lamm Bachman, Minneapolis; Demetra Arapakis Christos, Chicago/Detroit; William C. Foote, St. Louis; Douglas J. McIntyre, Minneapolis; Michael W. Newport, St. Louis; and Kevin O’Connor, Miami.

Attorneys joining the non-equity Partnership are Robert V. Betette, Oakland; Suzanna L. Minasian, Los Angeles; Zachary A. Matzo, Detroit; Michael J. Porter, Detroit; and Stephen R. Vedova, Chicago.

“We are extremely proud to add these outstanding professionals to the ranks of our leadership,” says Founding Partner Kyle B. Mansfield. “Representing a cross-section of extraordinary attorneys from across our offices, each and every one of these professionals exemplify the firm’s values, and will play an instrumental role both enhancing our client services and establishing new strategies for future growth.”

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