Foley & Lardner, a prominent Big Law firm, has announced that Elizabeth Haas, chair of its national antitrust and competition practice, will be joining the Milwaukee Brewers as their new general counsel. This transition comes at a pivotal time just ahead of the postseason. Haas will be responsible for overseeing the legal functions for the Brewers and its affiliates, including the minor league Carolina Mudcats, which Foley represented during its acquisition in 2017. More details on the acquisition.
This change in leadership follows the promotion of former general counsel Marti Wronski to the role of chief operating officer in December 2022. Wronski has noted Haas’s extensive experience in her statement regarding the appointment. For a more comprehensive overview of this development, you can read the full article on Bloomberg Law here.