About Foley & Lardner, LLP
Foley & Lardner, LLP is a law firm based in Milwaukee, WI, that recently experienced a data breach affecting personal information. The breach was reported to have occurred on April 17, 2025, and impacted 1,934 individuals, including 8 residents from Maine. The firm acted promptly by notifying affected parties and offering identity protection services. The breach involved unauthorized access to personal data, including names and Social Security numbers.
What Happened
On April 28, 2025, Foley became aware of a suspicious event that may have involved potential unauthorized access to certain data. We promptly initiated an investigation with the assistance of external cybersecurity specialists. Based on the investigation, we determined that a limited subset of files may have been accessed or acquired without authorization. As part of our investigation, we retained external data specialists to conduct a comprehensive review of the potential affected files to identify any personal information. That review concluded on December 18, 2025, at which time we determined that that some of your personal information was contained within the affected files. Please note that we have no evidence of the misuse of any potentially impacted information since the time of the incident.
The breach involved unauthorized access or acquisition of personal information, including names and Social Security numbers, affecting individuals associated with the firm. The incident was discovered on December 18, 2025.
Next Steps
Impacted individuals are encouraged to monitor their personal accounts for any suspicious activities. Foley & Lardner, LLP has implemented additional security measures to prevent future incidents. Users are advised to remain vigilant and report any unusual account activities to their financial institutions. The firm has notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is cooperating with their investigation. Affected parties will receive guidance on how to secure their personal information effectively.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Foley & Lardner, LLP is offering affected individuals complimentary identity protection services through IDX. These services include 12 months of credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, a $1 million identity fraud loss reimbursement policy, and fully managed identity theft recovery services. Impacted individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services before the deadline of March 23, 2026. Detailed instructions for enrollment have been provided to those affected, ensuring they receive comprehensive protection against potential identity theft.