Stacie Aarestad, partner and co-chair of Foley Hoag’s Public Companies and Capital Markets practice groups, is featured in
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Top Women of Law 2026 edition in recognition of being named one of the publication’s Circle of Excellence nominees. The Circle of Excellence designation recognizes previous Top Women of Law honorees whose careers continue to exemplify excellence, leadership, and lasting contributions to the legal profession.
In the feature, Aarestad reflected on starting her career when fewer women practiced corporate law, which highlighted the need for mentors and role models. As a result, she prioritizes the opportunity to mentor associates and counsel attorneys on their professional development—including as part of the firm’s Women’s Forum.
Aarestad noted that one of her proudest moments came when a former mentee told her that she had made an impact on the mentee’s career.
“No one succeeds alone,” Aarestad told the publication. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help or assume that everyone else has all the answers.”
Read the full feature in the Top Women of Law edition of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
