Director since 2007
Director in Class III (term expiring in 2026)

Frederick R. Nance is Executive Group Member and Global DEI Counsel of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP. He served as global managing partner of Squire Patton Boggs (U.S.) LLP from 2017 until the end of 2022, heading 45 offices across 20 countries, as well as the firm’s U.S. Sports & Entertainment practice that represents clients like LeBron James. Having joined the law firm after graduating from law school, he became partner in 1987 and later served as managing partner of its Cleveland office from 2002–2007 and as its regional managing partner from 2007–2017. In addition, Frederick served two four-year terms on the firm’s global, seven-person management committee. He serves on the boards of the Greater Cleveland Partnership and the Cleveland Clinic. In October 2015, Frederick was inducted into the Northeast Ohio Business Hall of Fame. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a J.D. degree from the University of Michigan.