Managing partner
Foley & Lardner LLP | Milwaukee
Andy Wronski is managing partner of the Milwaukee office of Foley & Lardner LLP, the largest law firm in the region and among the 50 largest firms in the country. In his role, Wronski has oversight of 400 lawyers and legal professionals. Wronski’s practice primarily focuses on complex litigation and trial work, representing corporate and manufacturing clients involved in commercial and financial disputes. Wronski also chairs the firm’s manufacturing sector.
Education: Bachelor’s, Marquette University; J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
One decision to do over: “Coming out of law school, I had an opportunity to clerk for a very prestigious federal Court of Appeals judge, but the judge had already hired for the upcoming year and asked me to find something else to do for a year until a spot opened up. I was young, impatient and broke, and I declined the opportunity to start my real job right away. Looking back, it was short-sighted.”
What would you like to change about Wisconsin: “Wisconsin needs a more growth-oriented business and tax climate.”
If you could time travel: “April 8, 1974. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. There, I would witness Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run and break Babe Ruth’s record, which had stood since 1935.”
Favorite Wisconsin destination: “Door County. This has been our family’s ‘happy place’ for many years and hopefully our retirement destination.”
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Managing partner
Foley & Lardner LLP | Milwaukee
In 2021, trial lawyer Andrew Wronski took the helm of Foley & Lardner LLP’s Milwaukee office, where he is responsible for nearly 300 lawyers and legal professionals. Wronski was former vice chair of Foley’s litigation department and president of the Milwaukee Bar Association. The largest Milwaukee-area law firm and one of the top 50 largest firms in the country, Foley counts the likes of Johnson Controls, CVS and Harley-Davidson among its clients.
Education: Bachelor’s, Marquette University; J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
First job: “I delivered the Milwaukee Sentinel when it was a morning publication. I learned the satisfaction and independence that comes from a paycheck. I also learned the importance of customer service; my tips depended on it!”
Fun fact: “Our family adopted Hank (stray dog found by the Brewers at Spring training 2014), and he remains alive and well in Bayside, Wisconsin.”
Advice for a young professional: “Family first, always. You’ll never regret that decision.”
Why are you excited about the future: “On the personal front, I am so excited to see what our four amazing boys become and what God has in store for them. And then, when they are on their path, sitting on a deck overlooking the lake in a little Door County retirement home with my amazing wife, Marti.”
