Gauley & Co. was established in 1945 when D.E. (Tom) Gauley, Walter B. Francis, and Mervyn Woods joined in partnership in Saskatoon. Over the years, Gauley & Co. grew to become one of largest law firms in Saskatchewan with offices in Saskatoon and Regina. In 2001, the firm merged with McDougall Ready to become McDougall Gauley.

McDougall Gauley is proud of its long and close association with Saskatchewan teachers and the STF spanning more than 40 years. This relationship started when Gauley & Co. began to provide legal services and assistance to the STF during the administration of the late Gib Eamer. The warm relationship established over the years continues to the present day.

In contributing financially to the McDowell Foundation, the firm notes: "The McDowell Foundation for Research into Teaching fills an important need for practicing teachers and will serve and benefit students, teachers and the educational community at large. The objectives of the McDowell Foundation reflect the commitment, vision and leadership of the STF and McDougall Gauley is pleased and proud to participate as a founding sponsor."