Godfrey & Kahn established an Appleton office in 1995 to meet a growing demand for sophisticated legal services in the Fox Cities, an area encompassing multiple communities along the Fox River. Nestled in northeastern Wisconsin near the tip of Lake Winnebago, Appleton is the economic, cultural and social heart of the region and the largest of the Fox Cities. The firm represents many of the biggest private and public sector businesses in the area.

Both the Green Bay and Appleton offices are pleased to support the New North, an organization dedicated to promoting northeast Wisconsin's economy. Key initiatives of the New North include fostering collaboration, focusing on targeted growth opportunities, supporting a diverse entrepreneurial climate, and encouraging educational achievement.