Kelly Boyd, special counsel at Foley & Lardner’s San Francisco office, is a key member of the firm’s business law department and transactions practice group. With deep expertise in corporate governance, securities, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings (IPO), she has guided companies of all sizes through every stage of growth, from formation to public offering. Having built and led a start-up and overseen strategic planning for a publicly traded company, Boyd brings a unique business perspective to her legal practice. She is known for providing boards with strategic, actionable guidance, helping them navigate the complexities of the IPO process with clarity and confidence.