04/01/2026
We are proud to announce the establishment of a First Amendment practice group with the addition of nationally-recognized media litigators Michael Grygiel and Kelly McNamee. Grygiel will chair the practice group, and he, McNamee, and associate Christina Hernsdorf will all be based in New York.
“Protecting a free and independent press is more necessary than ever, and few do it as effectively as Michael, Kelly, and Christina,” said Hathaway Russell. “We are proud to welcome this team, whose work in our new First Amendment practice group will build on Foley Hoag’s identity as a firm willing to advocate on major public policy matters.”
“This is a firm that is meeting the moment today, and has consistently stood up for fundamental liberties when the stakes are highest," said Grygiel.
Welcome, Michael, Kelly and Christina!
Learn more about their arrivals and the new practice group here: https://foleyhoag.com/news-and-insights/news/2026/april/foley-hoag-establishes-first-amendment-practice-group-with-addition-of-media-litigators-michael-gryg/
