Steven Petrie

Steven Petrie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience providing therapy services to children, adolescents and families. Working closely with his clients he devises treatment goals which build upon their strengths.

He recently served as Americas Chief Operating Officer of one of the top 10 global law firms and before that as Chief Strategy Officer at an AmLaw 100 firm.

Early Life and Education

Steven Petrie serves as Chief Operating Officer of Foley & Lardner. Having joined from White & Case where he held the same role, Steven oversees all business operations that support Foley & Lardner’s strategic plan while leading an international team devoted to innovation and collaboration.

He possesses extensive clinical experience treating children, adolescents, and families; with expertise in treating attention deficit disorder (ADD) and depression among adolescents. Working collaboratively with patients to set treatment goals that capitalize on their strengths.

He has performed on stages throughout the country, such as Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida and Henrik Ibsen’s Brand alongside Ralph Fiennes at the RSC. Additionally, he can be seen on television as Geoff in Channel 4’s Utopia as well as Alexander “Sandy” Langbourne from The Night Manager.

Professional Career

Since 1983, he has been a professional speaker and author. His entertaining presentations often challenge professionals to take responsibility for their choices, success and lives.

Steven Petrie has an impressive track record advising leading UK insolvency practitioners, directors, and individuals in all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency proceedings. His expertise lies in tracking assets overseas for creditors’ benefit.

Recently, he was appointed Foley & Lardner LLP’s new Chief Operating Officer after coming over from White & Case as part of another Big Law C-suite shift. In this capacity, he is responsible for driving innovation and collaboration throughout business operations of Foley & Lardner LLP’s business operations; including improving service delivery models and client offerings. With nearly two decades of strategy, finance, and operational experience gained at large law firms worldwide, his leadership can bring invaluable benefits.

Achievement and Honors

Petrie studied abroad on environmental grants in Kenya and Costa Rica as an undergraduate, was selected as a Grinnell-in-Nanjing Fellow, teaching English at Nanjing University’s partner college and even received environmental grants to travel the globe as a Grinnell-in-Nanjing Fellow.

Since 1999, he has been active in international development work, from photojournalist coverage of Zambezi River flood recovery efforts to program manager for Peace Corps response in Panama. Currently living in North Carolina and wrapping up as field office support staff with Peace Corps Panama; providing advice to 10-15 volunteers regarding everything from agriculture to government cyber cafes.

He earned his master of business administration from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Known for directing grounded human dramas that deal with taboo subject matter.

Personal Life

Foley & Lardner LLP’s Chief Operating Officer is Steven Petrie. Based out of their New York office, he oversees business operations worldwide as well as driving innovation and collaboration among clients and service offerings. Steven brings extensive strategy, finance and operational experience from large law firm environments.

His professional work is balanced by an active involvement in community outreach. He possesses a deep affection for people and an insatiable drive to help them realize their full potential, often speaking at academic settings and schools of ministry; both he and his family serve the church and marketplace globally – with special interest being shown for millennials as a bridge between schools and businesses.

Net Worth

Petrie is an accomplished actor known for appearing in many movies and television shows such as Rogue One (2016), The Bank Job (2008) and Rush (2013). Born in Catterick, North Yorkshire England on 30 September 1970 he currently stands at 6′ 3″ with an approximate body mass of around 152kg.

He currently boasts a net worth of $995 thousand, having contributed writing to television shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, The 4400, Pushing Daisies as well as featuring in Joss Whedon’s Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog with Joss Whedon as co-executive producer of its first season and an appearance on Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog as well as co-executive producing its inaugural season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation with over four trades of Helmerich & Payne stock since 2013 on Form 4, totaling 1,208 units since then.