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Transforming complexity into advantage. mofo.com / careers.mofo.com But that doesn’t mean we’re stuffy. Far from it.

With our collective intelligence, we shape powerful legal strategies that move your business forward while living our shared values. At Morrison Foerster, we respond to our clients’ legal issues with informed, practical, and business-minded advice. Our commitment to providing the best legal solutions requires innovation, passion, and dedication. The artful balance of practical solutions and innovative ideas, delivered by people who believe important work can also be fun.

08/24/2026

The Morrison & Foerster Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report highlights a continued commitment to supporting the communities where our people live and work.

In 2025, the M**o Foundation contributed more than $6.14 million to nonprofit organizations, primarily through our Local Community Grants Program. Together with the firm’s charitable programs in London and Berlin, total global giving exceeded $6.4 million.

Explore the report to learn more about our collective impact and the organizations helping build a more just, equitable, and sustainable future: https://bit.ly/4wDLrEv

08/21/2026

Associates from across M**o recently gathered in San Francisco for the firm’s annual Trial Skills Training, an immersive, partner-led program designed to help prepare the next generation of litigators for the courtroom. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wHqjxp

08/19/2026

Congratulations to M**o's Chris McKinnon on being named a 2026 Law360 Rising Star in the technology category. The award recognizes top lawyers under 40 based on their career accomplishments in their respective disciplines.

As a corporate partner in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chris was recognized for advising on some of the most significant technology and AI transactions in the market globally.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4g6XJAy

08/18/2026

M**o is honored to be named a finalist in three categories of The American Lawyer Industry Awards 2026, which recognize the legal industry’s most impactful and important work. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SC9G8g

08/17/2026

Eight M**o lawyers have been recognized by Lexology Index in its 2026 Competition report.

This year’s honorees are Alexander Okuliar, Lisa Phelan, Alexander Israel, Jeff Jaeckel, Michael Miller, Megan Gerking, Diane Hazel, and Penelope Preovolos.

Congratulations to Lisa Phelan and Alexander Israel on also being recognized as "Highly Recommended."

Based on feedback and recommendations from leading private practitioners and the firm’s clients, these rankings reflect the M**o Antitrust team’s leading role in groundbreaking antitrust matters.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qedU28

08/14/2026

M**o is honored to once again be included on The American Lawyer’s A-List.

The firm has been recognized as one of the top 20 most well-rounded law firms—considered the best of the best—for 22 years.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TLPVvn

08/12/2026

Congratulations to M**o’s Stephanie Kam and Yi-Jun Kang on being named to the 2026 Asian Legal Business Singapore Rising Stars list.

The annual list recognizes lawyers under 40 who are delivering exceptional legal work and earning the trust of clients, colleagues, and peers.

Stephanie received this recognition for the second consecutive year for advising private equity sponsors, financial investors, and corporate clients on complex cross-border M&A and private equity transactions across Southeast Asia.

Yi-Jun received this recognition for the third consecutive year for her growing pan-Asia international arbitration and cross-border disputes practice spanning a broad range of industries.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ckezJJ

08/11/2026

Austin founders: Ready to scale your startup?

Join M**o and FIESTA on September 16 for the ScaleUp Bootcamp, a complimentary program designed to help entrepreneurs navigate key growth milestones with confidence. You'll gain practical legal and business insights on launching, fundraising, and scaling your company while learning from experienced founders, venture capital investors, and M**o attorneys.

For more details: https://bit.ly/4gstLWH

08/10/2026

Want to build what’s next in technology? Join M**o’s Emerging Companies + Venture Capital group and advise startups and investors across the full company lifecycle, from formation to financings and exits.

You’ll work alongside founders, venture capital firms, and growth-stage companies on the deals and strategic decisions that drive innovation forward.

Ready to be at the center of the startup ecosystem? Learn more and apply now: https://bit.ly/3RZsKNj

08/07/2026

M**o is pleased to welcome Dennis Ellis, Katherine Murray, and Serli Polatoglu as partners in the firm’s Complex Litigation Group in Los Angeles.

The team brings a nationally recognized litigation practice and more than six decades of experience handling consumer class actions, mass torts, product liability claims, and complex commercial litigation for clients across numerous industries, including retail, energy, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4yZXP46

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