Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that Andrew “Andy” Wronski has been named chair of the firm’s Manufacturing Sector, effective April 15, 2024. He succeeds James “Jim” McKeown, who served as chair of the Manufacturing Sector since 2021. Wronski will also continue to serve in his role as Milwaukee office managing partner, a position he has held since 2021.
“Through the firm’s key sectors, including manufacturing, we are able to help clients navigate the continuously changing business and regulatory environments in which they operate. Andy will do an excellent job leading this important area for the firm,” said Daljit Doogal, Foley Chairman and CEO. “Andy taking on this role is a testament to his leadership, strategic acumen, legal skills, and the ability to inspire and guide a team towards excellence in service and client satisfaction.”
As chair, Wronski will oversee and lead the strategic direction of the Manufacturing Sector, consisting of more than 215 attorneys across the firm’s 25 offices.
“I am honored to assume this role from Jim, who was an incredible leader for the Manufacturing Sector. He drove our vision forward and my goal is to carry on this momentum,” said Wronski. “I want to continue inspiring and empowering our attorneys who work with our manufacturing clients across the globe to understand their unique opportunities and challenges and provide innovative solutions that drive success in an ever-changing marketplace.”
Wronski is an accomplished trial lawyer and a member of Foley’s Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Securities Enforcement & Litigation Practice Groups. He is the former vice chair of Foley’s Litigation Department. His national practice focuses on complex litigation and trial work, representing corporate and manufacturing clients involved in sophisticated, high-stakes commercial and financial disputes.
Attorneys in Foley’s Manufacturing Sector provide a holistic, end-to-end scope of services to support every point during the entire manufacturing lifecycle — from protecting the IP of an initial idea to siting and facility development, through supply chain management and the manufacturing process, going to market, and any after-sale issues. The firm serves as the go-to trusted advisor to manufacturing companies as they grow, evolve, and innovate with a broad range of corporate, intellectual property, litigation, and regulatory services. Areas of focus within the sector include Automotive, Consumer Products, Electrified Mobility & Infrastructure, Equipment & Industrial Product Manufacturing, International Trade & National Security, Product Distribution for Manufacturers, Smart Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sustainability & Product Stewardship.
