On March 4, 2010, Foley & Lardner LLP announced that Thomas A. Hickey III has joined the firm as a partner in the Boston office, working with the Private Equity & Venture Capital Practice Group.  Prior to joining Foley, Hickey was a partner at K&L Gates LLP.  For a number of years Tom has represented the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association.  The organization has invested in funds of hedge funds such as those managed by Gottex Fund Management and Mesirow Financial, and has made single strategy investments with multiple managers.