Foley Expands East Coast Litigation Team with Three New Partners

Foley & Lardner LLP has expanded its East Coast team by adding three new partners to its Litigation Department. Kenneth Breen and Phara Guberman have joined the firm in New York. They are now part of the Government Enforcement & Defense Investigations (GEDI) Practice Group and the Innovative Technology Sector. Joseph Dowdy has joined the Commercial Litigation Practice in Raleigh, North Carolina.

“We’re happy to welcome Ken, Phara, and Joe,” said Foley’s Chairman and CEO, Daljit Doogal. “They bring strong skills in government enforcement, business disputes, and tech-related matters. This move strengthens our team and helps us grow in important markets.”

Breen and Guberman came from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. They bring deep experience in white-collar defense, investigations, and high-level business litigation. They work with clients from various industries, addressing issues such as securities, anti-corruption, and technology laws. Both have also represented clients before top U.S. and global enforcement agencies.

“We’re excited to join Foley’s strong litigation and GEDI team,” said Breen. “The firm is growing fast in areas like tech, cryptocurrency, health care, and enforcement defense. This is the right time for us to be here.”

Guberman added, “We’re honored to work with Foley’s skilled and committed team. Their focus on clients and quality matches our own.”

Dowdy comes from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton. He brings experience in business disputes, class actions, and legal matters involving government and the Constitution. He works with companies in the tech, energy, real estate, finance, and retail sectors. Dowdy has handled many high-stakes cases in courts, arbitration, and administrative hearings. At Foley, he will also continue to lead a talk series that focuses on solving legal and business problems.

“I’m proud to join Foley’s strong litigation team and be part of the Raleigh office,” said Dowdy. “The firm’s national reach and teamwork approach make it a great place for me. I look forward to helping clients and growing our presence in the region.”

These new partners boost Foley’s East Coast team and strengthen its national Litigation Department, which now has over 400 attorneys. Their arrival helps the firm handle complex government, business, and regulatory matters across the U.S. and worldwide.

Doogal added, “This is a key time for Foley. The additions of Ken, Phara, and Joe show our focus on growth in top markets. They support our goal to meet client needs and grow in the right way.”