Awards + Recognitions

Independent ranking authorities and leading legal industry publications consistently recognize Troutman Pepper Locke’s attorneys and practice groups for legal excellence, client service, innovation, dealmaking, thought leadership, and both national and regional depth. Troutman Pepper Locke was formed in January 2025, uniting more than a century of legal tradition and experience under one Am Law 50 firm — 1,600+ attorneys across 30+ offices in the U.S. and London. The recognitions below reflect that combined strength across every industry the firm serves — energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance, private equity, real estate, and beyond.

ALM | Law.com

American Lawyer Media (ALM) is a leading source of legal industry news and recognition. Its awards programs — from national honors like The American Lawyer Industry Awards to regional programs, including the Southeastern Legal Awards and the Pennsylvania Legal Awards — honor attorneys and firms for excellence in legal practice, innovation, and professional achievement. Troutman Pepper Locke and Troutman eMerge — the firm’s eDiscovery, AI, and data management subsidiary — have been recognized across multiple ALM programs.

Best Law Firms®

Best Law Firms® rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation combining client and lawyer assessments, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and law firm submissions. The breadth of Troutman Pepper Locke’s rankings over the years signals a full-service national platform covering litigation, transactional, and regulatory work across industries. National Tier 1 rankings span advertising, banking and finance, bankruptcy, construction, corporate, energy, environmental, financial services regulation, insurance, patent, real estate, securities, tax, trademark, and commercial and mass tort litigation, among others.

The Best Lawyers in America®

For 40+ years, The Best Lawyers in America® has served as a leading peer-review guide to the legal profession, covering attorneys in 76 countries. Recognition is determined through peer nomination and evaluation, with only a small percentage of U.S. lawyers receiving this distinction — in 2026 alone, more than a third of Troutman Pepper Locke’s 1,600+ attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America lists.

BTI Consulting Group

BTI Consulting Group conducts independent research on how corporate clients select, manage, and evaluate outside counsel. Its Client Service All-Stars designation identifies individual attorneys whom clients — unprompted — name as delivering exceptional service. Recognition from BTI reflects direct client voices and is particularly meaningful for a firm like Troutman Pepper Locke, which has built its client experience program, Troutman Plus, around measurable service standards.

Chambers

Chambers and Partners has ranked lawyers and law firms since 1990 through independent research conducted by a dedicated team of full-time analysts who interview thousands of clients and practitioners worldwide. Researchers assess technical legal ability, practice sophistication, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence, and commitment. Troutman Pepper Locke has consistently been named to Chambers USA, Chambers Global, and Chambers FinTech.

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Financial Times

Each year, the Financial Times ranks law firms in North America across five criteria: innovation (scored for originality, leadership, and impact), digital (data and technology adoption), people (diversity, wellbeing, and skills investment), social responsibility (pro bono and ESG), and revenue growth. The Financial Times has named Troutman Pepper Locke to its list of top firms, reflecting the firm’s investment in technology-forward service delivery — including through Troutman eMerge, the firm’s eDiscovery, AI, and data management subsidiary comprising practicing attorneys and certified technologists.

Global M&A Network

Global M&A Network’s annual awards programs — the USA Middle Market Atlas Awards and the Americas and Global Markets M&A Atlas Awards — recognize the best value-creating deals and outstanding advisors in the middle market. Troutman Pepper Locke has received Outstanding M&A Law Firm and Deal of the Year recognitions.

Global Restructuring Review

Global Restructuring Review is a leading publication covering cross-border restructuring and insolvency. Its annual GRR 100 is compiled through independent editorial research into each firm’s credentials and the complexity of its international matters across major cross-border cases. Troutman Pepper Locke’s Bankruptcy + Restructuring practice — which serves lenders, debtors, and creditors in complex in-court and out-of-court restructurings across industries — has been recognized in this guide.

IAM Patent 1000

The IAM Patent 1000, published by Intellectual Asset Management, is a leading guide to top patent professionals, identifying firms and individuals considered leaders in their field. Troutman Pepper Locke’s Intellectual Property practice — spanning patent prosecution, portfolio management, high-stakes patent litigation, and more services across technology, life sciences, and industrial sectors — has been recognized alongside individual Troutman attorneys.

JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards

The JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards recognize the top authors and firms read by C-suite executives, in-house counsel, media, and other professionals across the JD Supra platform, based on visibility, thought leadership, and engagement. Year over year, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have earned recognition as top authors and the firm as a top-read source for legal insight across industries.

Law360

Law360 is a leading legal news service whose annual recognition programs, including its Regional Powerhouse and Practice Groups of the Year designations, are based on editorial review of notable matters, verdicts, and transactions. Troutman Pepper Locke has been recognized for both national practice depth and regional presence.

Lawdragon

Lawdragon publishes highly regarded guides to leading lawyers across a range of practice areas, with selections based on editorial research and input from peers and clients. Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have been named to multiple Lawdragon guides, reflecting the firm’s depth in complex, high-stakes matters for clients across the energy, financial services, industrial, and other sectors.

Legal 500

The Legal 500 assesses law firms in 150+ jurisdictions, with recommendations based on client feedback, law firm submissions, and interviews with private practice attorneys. The guide identifies practice area teams that provide cutting-edge and innovative counsel to corporate clients — Troutman Pepper Locke among them.

Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law

The Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards recognize law firms and legal technology teams for innovation in the application of technology in legal services. Troutman Pepper Locke has been honored for firm-level innovation and knowledge management initiatives, and through Troutman eMerge, the firm’s eDiscovery and data management subsidiary, which develops attorney-directed AI tools that help clients surface key facts efficiently across litigation, investigations, compliance, and other matters.

Leopard Law Firm Index

The Leopard Law Firm Index evaluates Am Law 200 firms across metrics including attorney growth, retention, and talent health. It is used by clients and advisors as an independent measure of firm stability and trajectory. Troutman Pepper Locke has ranked in the Top 10 on the index — a notable result for a firm that completed a major combination in January 2025 and has since grown to 1,600+ attorneys across 30+ offices.

M&A Advisor

The M&A Advisor is one of the most established sources of dealmaker recognition in the U.S., presenting awards to firms including Troutman Pepper Locke for transactions that demonstrate leadership and innovation.

Managing Intellectual Property

Managing Intellectual Property is a leading publication covering global IP law and strategy. Its annual IP Stars guide identifies top IP practitioners worldwide. Troutman Pepper Locke’s intellectual property attorneys have received national and state recognition for their patent, copyright, trademark, and other IP work.

Patent Lawyer

The Patent Lawyer magazine publishes an annual ranking of leading patent law firms globally. Troutman Pepper Locke has been named a Top 10 Patent Firm, reflecting the reach of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice across technology, life sciences, and industrial sectors.

Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers

The Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers report identifies attorneys recognized directly by corporate counsel as delivering exceptional value. Unlike peer-review rankings, selections are based solely on feedback from in-house legal teams, free from law firm influence — making this a direct reflection of client confidence in Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys across practice areas and industries. The number of recognized Troutman attorneys surpassed 50 in 2026.

World Trademark Review

The World Trademark Review’s definitive WTR 1000 guide identifies the world’s leading trademark professionals based on research interviews with practitioners and brand owners. Troutman Pepper Locke’s Intellectual Property practice has been recognized alongside individual partners for excellence in trademark prosecution, enforcement, and counseling.