Foley Hoag LLP

If you want to represent sovereign nations in international arbitration and advise cutting-edge life sciences companies, Foley Hoag offers a combination that is genuinely unique. The firm has earned a Band 1 ranking in Public International Law from Chambers Global for over a decade and has represented more than 70 sovereign states in disputes before the International Court of Justice, investment treaty tribunals, and other international forums. With approximately 350 attorneys in Boston, Washington DC, New York, and Paris, this is an elite boutique with outsized global influence.

Foley Hoag's international arbitration practice handles some of the most consequential disputes in the world, border controversies, investment treaty claims, and complex sovereign matters that shape international law. The firm's life sciences practice is equally formidable, representing over 2,000 public and private biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device clients with professionals who include former scientists, physicians, and senior government officials. IP litigation, emerging companies, and environmental law round out a distinctive practice mix.

The culture at Foley Hoag is intellectual, mission-driven, and deeply committed to public interest work. The firm uses a free-market system and summer associates get exposure to a practice mix unlike anything available at larger firms. The intimate size means genuine mentorship and early responsibility.

For recruiting, demonstrate international awareness and intellectual curiosity. If you have a science background or international law interest, lead with it. Foley Hoag wants people who are excited about the unique intersection of sovereign representation and life sciences, show that you understand what makes this firm genuinely different.