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Foley Hoag LLP

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Boston, MA

About

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.

Recruiting & Summer Program

Summer Class Size

20 associates

Billable Hours

1,850 hours

Practice Areas & Rankings

Source: Chambers USA 2026 Rankings

Practice AreaBandJurisdictions
EnvironmentalBand 1Massachusetts
Cannabis LawBand 2Nationwide
Energy / InfrastructureBand 2Massachusetts
Insurance / ReinsuranceBand 2Massachusetts
Labor & EmploymentBand 2Massachusetts
Life Sciences / FDABand 2Massachusetts
Real EstateBand 2Massachusetts
Capital Markets / SecuritiesBand 3Massachusetts
Commercial LitigationBand 3Massachusetts
Corporate / M&ABand 3Massachusetts
HealthcareBand 3Massachusetts
Intellectual Property (General / Trademark)Band 3Massachusetts
International ArbitrationBand 3Nationwide
Private EquityBand 3Nationwide, Massachusetts
Restructuring / BankruptcyBand 3Massachusetts
White Collar DefenseBand 3Massachusetts
HealthcareBand 5District of Columbia
Intellectual Property (Patent)Band 5New York

Firm Profile

Vault Rank (2026)

#90

AmLaw Rank (FY2025)

#86

Founded

1943

Chair / Managing Partner

James Bucking

Attorneys

~350

Partnership Track

8 years

Billable Hours Target

1,850 hours

Summer Class Size (2025)

~20

Revenue per Lawyer (FY2025)

$1.25M

1st-Year Total Comp (2026)

$245,000+

Offices (4 locations)

Boston, MA(HQ)
New York, NY
Washington DC, DC
Paris
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Data sources: Financial data from AmLaw 200, FY2025. Practice area rankings from Chambers USA 2026. Summer program data from Chambers Associate 2026. Office locations from firm websites. Last verified: March 27, 2026. View our data methodology

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