Curious about what sets MoFo apart? In this “My MoFo Story” feature, Madeira Alexander, who participated in MoFo’s 2025 Summer Associate Program in the firm’s Boston office, talks about the firm’s culture of respect: bit.ly/4nYF0YL

The newly released Legal 500 UK 2026 edition has recognized Morrison Foerster’s London office with 11 practice rankings and 34 lawyer recommendations across multiple practice areas. Learn more: bit.ly/3IS4MPv

The latest Social Links from MoFo’s Socially Aware blog examines key trends at the intersection of technology, culture, and the law—from the rapid rise of deepfakes to data locks. Explore how these developments could shape the digital landscape: bit.ly/46SmkDl

MoFo's James Koukios recently authored an article for Law360 analyzing the prosecution’s themes from three FCPA-related trials from 2024. He notes these themes are likely to continue shaping FCPA trials scheduled for 2025 and 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/48d3rNJ

Join us on October 16 for MoFo’s ScaleUp Speaker Series —a complimentary, virtual seminar series for founders and entrepreneurs. Our upcoming session will explore the types of impact investors, key deal terms, and the instruments shaping impact investments. bit.ly/4o5OrGa

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) as expanded export controls with a new “Affiliates Rule.” Learn more: bit.ly/4pRN0wp

Shareholder activism remains a key force in corporate governance in 2025. Read about the continued role of “occasional activists”—institutional investors, insiders, and other first-time activists—who are shaping outcomes through private negotiations and settlements: bit.ly/4mHLMRB

Is your organization prepared for the cyber challenges of tomorrow? Join MoFo’s webinar on October 29 to explore the most pressing cybersecurity topics of 2025 and learn about the latest threat landscapes and regulatory developments: bit.ly/4muworH

MoFo has been recognized in Managing IP’s 2025 rankings with 15 practice area rankings and 56 individual rankings across the United States, Europe, and Asia. bit.ly/46UG2yf

The U.S. government shut down at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025—the first since 2019. While the SEC remains technically open, limited staffing will affect key functions, including the review of registration statements, though EDGAR will continue to accept filings. bit.ly/4nYL8Ao

MoFo’s Pitch Day is headed to Boston! Join us on Oct. 23 to hear from a selected group of companies pitch a panel of industry investors in front of a live audience. Network with local emerging companies and VCs, learn about new innovative startups, and meet industry leaders: bit.ly/4mxVYwd

Cyber threats are evolving fast—but preparedness is stronger when we act together. Join MoFo’s global Privacy + Data Security Group all month long for insights, resources, and events designed to help you stay resilient. bit.ly/48I56e8 #MoFoCyberAware #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

MoFo is pleased to welcome Kimberly Hamm as a partner in the firm’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Group, and co-chair of the firm’s Congressional Investigations Group, in Washington, D.C. bit.ly/3VKsnEQ

Only days after taking office as the USPTO’s 60th Director, John A. Squires convened the Appeals Review Panel and issued a decision in Ex parte Desjardins—demonstrating his clear support for advancing AI innovation. bit.ly/46IDpiQ

Learn about the latest trends shaping today’s global investment landscape during MoFo’s GP + LP Global Summit on October 23 in Palo Alto. Listen to leaders in the private funds industry review the state of the market: bit.ly/3HVasaz

With the GENIUS Act signed into law, the U.S. now has its first federal framework for payment stablecoins. To help you stay ahead, MoFo’s Stablecoins Resource Center offers a real-time U.S. regulatory implementation tracker, global updates on stablecoin regulation, and more: bit.ly/3IKNUdp

North Korea is increasingly disguising IT workers as U.S.-based contractors—creating serious sanctions, compliance, and cybersecurity risks. Join MoFo on October 21 for a webinar on how in-house counsel can detect, remediate, and mitigate these evolving threats: bit.ly/3Ku0dLR

The U.S. DOJ and U.S. DHS have launched a new Cross-Agency Trade Fraud Task Force, signaling an intensified focus on customs fraud and tariff evasion. Why now? What will the task force do? bit.ly/4mLeAJ4

Applications for MoFo London’s Summer Vacation Scheme 2026 are open! Train in London. Work with the world. Apply now and start your journey with MoFo: bit.ly/4nZYNal

Join MoFo on Oct. 16 to unpack the White House Crypto Report, Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology. Learn insights on regulatory changes shaping digital assets, including oversight of banks, stablecoins, payments, taxation, cybersecurity, and more: bit.ly/3IPEgq1

Read the latest installment of MoFo’s monthly top international anti-corruption developments: bit.ly/46TUEis

Read MoFo’s latest roundup of the most important U.S. SEC enforcement developments including recent SEC activity pursuing alleged fraud in the cryptocurrency space, an SEC settlement with a former day trader over spoofing scheme allegations, and more: bit.ly/4mIlVt4

Join MoFo and the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development during #SFTechWeek on Oct. 7. Hear from the Consul General of Japan in San Francisco and network with professionals and enthusiasts engaged in cross-border business activities between the U.S. and Japan: bit.ly/3InVNFJ

Thinking about your 2L summer? In our latest MoFo Stories feature, Los Angeles Summer Associate Diana Agdashian shares why MoFo stood out to her from the start and how her summer experience reinforced those first impressions: bit.ly/3Ikbw8Q

Are you ready to tackle complex bankruptcy litigation with a team that thrives on creativity and practical solutions? At MoFo, you’ll work on cutting-edge matters for clients around the globe navigating corporate distress. Apply now and take your career to the next level: bit.ly/4neF3zN

MoFo’s Pitch Day is headed to Boston! Join us on Oct. 23 to hear companies pitch to a panel of industry investors and attorneys in front of a live audience. Register to network with local emerging companies and VCs, learn about new innovative startups, and meet industry leaders: bit.ly/4mxVYwd

Daniel Levison, co-managing partner of Morrison Foerster’s Singapore office and head of its Litigation Department, recently shared insights with Asian Legal Business on navigating Southeast Asia’s fast-changing anti-corruption landscape: bit.ly/482bHjx

Is your organization prepared for the cyber challenges of tomorrow? Join MoFo’s webinar on October 29 to explore the most pressing cybersecurity topics of 2025 and learn about the latest threat landscapes and regulatory developments: bit.ly/4muworH

Congratulations to MoFo’s Catherine Polizzi on being named “Patent Strategy Attorney of the Year – California” at the 13th annual LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards. The awards highlight the best lawyers in the industry, following a thorough survey of the life sciences sector. bit.ly/3VBmF83

Learn how venture debt differs from other types of loans, as well as the potential benefits, ideal timing to raise, key considerations, and potential pitfalls during MoFo’s virtual ScaleUp Speaker Series session on October 3. For more details: bit.ly/3IzXcsO

MoFo’s Tammy Davies recently spoke to Private Debt Investor for their article, "Evergreens: Welcome to the Hotel California,” about the rise of semi-liquid private credit funds: bit.ly/4o9NooH

Join MoFo's #LATechWeek events! Whether you are early stage or scaling fast, we will have programming designed to spark new connections and highlight what's next: bit.ly/3GImR12

MoFo’s Shane Shelley was profiled in International Tax Review's Q&A "Inside Shane Shelley's Top-Secret Tax Lawyer Life." In the piece, Shane compares tax law to philosophy and shares best practices to get the most out of the working day: bit.ly/4mBsIEx

Are you an entrepreneur looking to scale your business? Join the next session of MoFo’s, in partnership with Bridge Bank and Escalon, weekly ScaleUp Speaker Series session on September 30 in Austin to learn the basic concepts behind venture capital investments: bit.ly/4nFML5G

Rachel Faye Smith, co-chair of MoFo’s Executive Compensation and Benefits practice, was profiled in ALM’s "How I Made Practice Group Chair” Q&A, sharing her professional journey and why she enjoys the ERISA practice: bit.ly/3KCUByJ

On September 16, 2025, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 1264, creating a statutory definition of “ultra-processed foods” (UPFs) and requiring the removal of certain “UPFs of concern” from school meal programs by July 1, 2035. Learn more: bit.ly/4mB7lTY

Read the latest installment of MoFo’s monthly top international anti-corruption developments: bit.ly/46TUEis

Register now for a webinar on October 7 with MoFo's Miriam Wugmeister and CrowdStrike's Yinan Yang to learn key cybersecurity concepts, decode technical jargon, and gain strategies for effective legal guidance during cyber incidents: bit.ly/3I0XtEI

Among the many developments facing issuers during the 2025 proxy season, the U.S. SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M mid-season. Read about these latest developments and practical takeaways for issuers preparing for the 2026 proxy season: bit.ly/3KjF7Q8

Join MoFo and the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development for the Sliders & Sake US-Japan Tech Soiree as part of #SFTechWeek on October 7. Register to hear opening remarks from the Consul General of Japan in San Francisco and more: bit.ly/3InVNFJ

Learn about the latest trends shaping today’s global investment landscape during MoFo’s GP + LP Global Summit on October 23 in Palo Alto, CA. Leaders in the private funds industry will focus on the state of the market, strategies for reaching today’s investors, and more: bit.ly/3HVasaz

In a recent article for Law360, MoFo’s Jordan Eth and Emani Walks discuss the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent shift toward holding individual executives accountable in enforcement actions: bit.ly/4pxLI9X

Read about the second-ever criminal resolution under the Consumer Product Safety Act, and the first since 2021, highlighting the U.S. Department of Justice’s continued focus on enforcement in this area: bit.ly/46wDTJU

The use of AI tools without formal approval from a company (Shadow AI) is increasing. What are the risks and how should companies respond? Get insights in the latest installment of “A MoFo Privacy Minute.” bit.ly/46CMzP3

MoFo’s Alexandra Steinberg Barrage spoke to the NYLJ about the NYS Department of Financial Services' new guidance letter that recommends regulated banks conducting virtual currency-related activities should consider adding blockchain analytics tools to their risk management practices: bit.ly/3IxnETJ

Ready to work on cutting-edge deals that shape the future of biotech, pharma, medtech, and digital health? Join MoFo’s Life Sciences + Licensing practice in our Technology Transactions Group and gain hands-on experience with high-impact transactions. For more details: bit.ly/4oXDqIe

MoFo has been shortlisted for ten awards, including six practice awards and four individual awards, at The Legal 500 China Awards 2025. The awards highlight the leading firms and lawyers who are part of China’s extensive and complex legal market. bit.ly/4mtBDIf

Law360 recently covered complex litigation partner Ed Chang joining MoFo's Los Angeles office. Ed's practice includes complex consumer and commercial litigation, as well as cybersecurity and privacy matters. Learn more: bit.ly/3Ikfq1o

Are you curious about Climate Week? Join MoFo and BSR on September 30 for the “2025 Climate Week NYC Debrief” session of our monthly conversation series featuring Helen Clarkson, CEO of Climate Group. For more details: bit.ly/3RJvY3N

Listen to Kate Driscoll, Nate Mendell, and Brian Sylvester discuss the evolving regulatory landscape for food and beverage companies under the Trump administration and the significant policy shifts impacting the industries regulated by the FDA and the USDA: bit.ly/3VY5Nsg