Kathryn M. Foley

Kathryn M. Foley is an experienced transactional attorney specializing in business and intellectual property law. As a member of Downs Rachlin Martin’s Business and Intellectual Property Law Groups, she provides strategic legal counsel to clients across industries, including technology, financial services, consumer goods, and energy. Kathryn advises on mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions, licensing agreements, and data privacy matters, helping businesses navigate complex legal challenges.

Kathryn earned her Juris Doctor with Highest Honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she served as Symposium Editor for the Connecticut Law Review. She also holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree cum laude and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies summa cum laude, from the University of Connecticut. Her unique background in law and science provides a valuable perspective when advising clients in highly regulated industries.

Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont, Kathryn is a corporate attorney who represents businesses in complex strategic transactions. She counsels buyers and sellers in high-value mergers and acquisitions, including advising FoodScience in its acquisition by Wind Point Partners and Vermont Creamery in its sale to Land O’Lakes. Kathryn also partners with national grocery wholesalers on expansion strategies, digital transformation, and technology integrations to help drive scalable growth.

Beyond mergers and acquisitions, Kathryn assists companies in structuring collaboration agreements, supply contracts, and technology transactions. She has advised fintech firms, education technology companies, and software providers in negotiations involving content licensing, SaaS models, and data security policies. She also counsels institutional clients on privacy compliance and AI-related legal matters.

Kathryn’s dedication to legal excellence has been recognized in New England Super Lawyers as a Rising Star (2014–2020). She has also contributed to the business community through board leadership and as an instructor at the Center for Women & Enterprise.

With a strong focus on corporate law, intellectual property, and technology transactions, Kathryn provides clients with tailored legal strategies that protect their interests and drive business growth. Her experience and deep industry knowledge make her a trusted advisor for businesses navigating complex legal landscapes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Director, Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
• Member, The Board of Directors for an ESOP

Licensed State

• Vermont
• New York
• Massachusetts

Education

• University of Connecticut School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
  Doctor of Pharmacy
• University of Connecticut
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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