Foley & Lardner LLP announced that the firm has further strengthened its nationwide State Attorneys General Practice with the addition of three seasoned AG practitioners, partners Siran Faulders and Stephen Cobb in Washington, D.C., and of counsel Meghan Stoppel in Denver, all of whom previously held leadership roles in state AG offices. Joining Foley from Cozen O’Connor, this accomplished team enhances Foley’s Government Solutions Practice Group and expands its capabilities in the Health Care & Life Sciences and Innovative Technology Sectors.
The team advises clients on a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters, including consumer protection, Medicaid fraud, data privacy, antitrust, and multistate attorneys general investigations. They bring significant experience representing clients in high-stakes matters with an emphasis on industries such as health care, technology, financial services, and retail. Their background includes navigating complex regulatory frameworks, conducting investigations, and managing litigation in both state and federal courts.
“This strategic expansion of our State Attorneys General and Government Solutions Practices underscores Foley’s commitment to strengthening our national capabilities in the Health Care & Life Sciences and Innovative Technology sectors,” said Daljit Doogal, Foley Chairman and CEO. “Siran, Stephen, and Meghan bring a wealth of experience working with both state and federal regulators, and their proven track record in managing complex regulatory issues will be essential in advancing our goal of providing customized, client-driven solutions. We are excited to welcome them to the firm.”
Ed Burbach, co-chair of Foley’s State Attorneys General Practice, added, “We are thrilled that Siran, Stephen, and Meghan have chosen to bring their years of experience and expertise to Foley. Their impressive work at the highest levels of state AG offices, followed by successful private practice, has established them as some of the country’s leading practitioners in the field. Their deep legal knowledge and strong relationships with state AGs and their executive teams are a perfect fit for our group and further enhance our ability to help clients resolve issues.”
The addition of this team reinforces Foley’s standing as one of the premier state attorneys general practices in the country. With over 20 years of on-the-ground experience across key states in its 23 U.S. offices, the practice is led by practitioners who have successfully navigated state AG investigations and litigation, leveraging their long-established relationships with key Attorneys General to effectively communicate clients’ business perspectives and resolve potential issues before they escalate into legal disputes.
The incoming team commented, “We joined Foley because of the firm’s strong reputation for handling complex state and federal regulatory challenges, particularly in key industries where we have significant government solutions experience. This, along with Foley’s collaborative culture, extensive resources, and nationwide presence, provides the ideal platform for advancing our practices and supporting clients facing high-stakes state AG and FTC investigations and regulatory matters across the country.”
Siran Faulders – Partner, Washington, D.C.
Faulders brings over 20 years of experience advising clients on state and federal regulatory matters, focusing on consumer protection laws, including consumer financial services, pharmaceuticals, data security, and marketing. She has a strong track record of successfully navigating complex investigations and negotiations with state attorneys general and regulatory authorities. Before entering private practice, Faulders served as senior assistant attorney general for the Commonwealth of Virginia, where she developed strong relationships with regulators across the country.
Stephen Cobb – Partner, Washington, D.C.
Cobb has extensive experience in both public service and private practice to guide consumer-facing businesses through complex investigations, litigation, and regulatory matters. He represents clients in cases involving state attorneys general and federal agencies, focusing on consumer protection, data privacy, antitrust, and environmental enforcement. Cobb’s background includes serving as deputy attorney general for Virginia, where he led the Government Operations and Transactions division and advised over 150 state departments. He also served as an appointee of the Obama Administration as senior adviser to the U.S. Department of Commerce and as general counsel to the Democratic Party of Virginia.
Meghan Stoppel – Of Counsel, Denver
Stoppel advises clients through multistate attorneys general investigations and regulatory compliance across key industries, including financial services, health care, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. She previously served as chief of the Consumer Protection Division in the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, where she led investigations on deceptive trade practices, data privacy, and antitrust matters. Stoppel also spent nearly a decade in the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, working closely with federal agencies like the FTC and DOJ. She has litigated cases in both state and federal courts and directed investigations related to laws such as the TCPA, HIPAA, and FDCPA.
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