The Vault Recognizes Foley Hoag for Diversity: Ranked a Top 10 Firm for Gays & Lesbians and Ranked in Top 20 for other Diversity Categories

Boston, MA - September 2, 2008

The highly regarded career information website, Vault.com, recently announced its 2008 rankings of U.S. law firms and included Foley Hoag LLP in the top twenty in several categories related to diversity. Rankings will be included in the next edition of Vault’s popular book, Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms.

Overall, the firm was ranked 12th on the "Best 20 Law Firms for Diversity" list, 12th on the "Diversity for Minorities" list, and 10th on the "Diversity for Gays & Lesbians" list. In addition, the firm ranked 14th on the "Offices" list for which associates were asked to rank to rank the space, comfort and decor of their firm's offices.

The firm also placed in the top ten among law firms in Boston and will be included in the “Best of the Rest” category.

Vault produces its Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms annually, compiled from responses by associates at law firms nationwide.

About Foley Hoag LLP

Foley Hoag LLP is a leading national law firm in the areas of dispute resolution, intellectual property, and corporate transactions for emerging, middle-market, and large-cap companies. With a deep understanding of clients’ strategic priorities, operational imperatives, and marketplace realities, the firm helps companies in the biopharma, high technology, energy technology, financial services and manufacturing sectors gain competitive advantage. 250 lawyers located in Boston, Washington, and the Emerging Enterprise Center in Waltham, Massachusetts join with a network of Lex Mundi law firms to provide global support for clients’ largest challenges and opportunities. For more information visit www.foleyhoag.com.