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Morrison & Foerster LLP

San Francisco, CA·14 offices

Firm Overview

Morrison Foerster has a distinctive position in BigLaw — a top-tier technology and privacy practice combined with strong financial services and M&A capabilities, anchored in San Francisco but with a genuine international footprint. The firm's privacy practice is among the most respected in the country.

Associate Experience

MoFo associates cite genuine investment in their development and a culture that is notably less hierarchical than some East Coast peers. The technology and privacy practices provide associates with exposure to cutting-edge legal questions in rapidly evolving areas.

Lateral Recruiting Context

MoFo actively recruits privacy, technology, and financial services practitioners. The firm is a strong destination for laterals seeking a top-tier platform in the Bay Area and for those with privacy or data security specializations.

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Rankings

Vault Law 100#27
AmLaw 100#32
TierAmLaw 200

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Privacy & Cybersecurity
  • Technology Transactions

Practice Strengths

TechnologyPrivacyFinancial ServicesM&ACapital MarketsLitigation

Key Markets

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