Foley Hoag is pleased to announce that Gregory Craig, former White House Counsel for President Barack Obama, is joining the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. During the course of his career, Craig advised several U.S. presidents, Cabinet officials, Members of Congress, and private parties with respect to domestic and cross-border issues. 

“Foley Hoag is honored to welcome Greg to the firm,” said Managing Partner Jim Bucking. “For decades he has operated at the highest levels of government and in courtrooms around the country.  We look forward to drawing on his wisdom, experience and trial talents to benefit our clients facing high-stakes litigation and investigations.”

In the late 1990s, Craig oversaw Bill Clinton’s defense during impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives and was one of the President’s lead lawyers in the impeachment trial in the Senate. He also interrupted his time in private practice to serve as Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department under Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and as National Security Advisor to Senator Edward Kennedy. As White House Counsel, Craig drafted an executive order banning the use of torture in interrogations and played a central role in the nomination and confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. 

Craig joins Foley Hoag’s Litigation and Investigations groups to provide advice on constitutional litigation, international law, executive authority, and higher education policy.

“Foley Hoag has an industry-leading team that represents clients globally,” said Craig. “This is a firm with practices — and values — that align with my own. I am excited to join these lawyers in a collegial practice in this crucial period where together we can make a positive impact on the law.”

Craig has served on the boards of many endowments, funds and foundations, and has had a global impact over many years of service in both the public and private sectors. He received his J.D. from Yale Law School and his undergraduate degree from Harvard University.