Strategies helps businesses and individuals solve the complexities of dealing with the government at every level. Our team of specialists concentrate exclusively on government affairs, representing clients nationwide who need assistance with public policy, advocacy, and government relations strategies.
This unique program provides innovative and affordable opportunities to startups and early-stage emerging companies with a solid technology or scientific foundation. We help companies that have a quality management team in place and do not have other significant legal representation.
eMerge’s lawyers and technologists work together to deliver strategic end-to-end eDiscovery and data management solutions for litigation, investigations, due diligence, and compliance matters. We help clients discover the information necessary to resolve disputes, respond to investigations, conduct due diligence, and comply with legal requirements.
NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke is pleased to announce that 386 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and 196 attorneys were recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. In addition, 26 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized under the special designation of “Lawyer of the Year,” an honor earned by just one lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan area.
Find the full lists of Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
Lawyers of the Year
Atlanta
Keith J. Barnett (FinTech Practice)
Michael D. Hobbs, Jr. (Trademark Law)
Hallie M. Meushaw (Energy Regulatory Law)
James W. Stevens (Financial Services Regulation Law)
Austin
Brian L. O’Reilly (Administrative / Regulatory Law)
Boston
Neal R. Pandozzi (Commercial Finance Law)
Charlotte
Paul A. Steffens (Corporate Law, Venture Capital Law)
Chicago
Ann C. Taylor (Aviation Law)
Dallas
Susan M. Rainey (Environmental Law)
Houston
Michael Rose (Employment Law – Management)
Philadelphia
Barry H. Boise (Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
Jay A. Dubow (Litigation – Securities)
Barbara T. Sicalides (Antitrust Law)
Pittsburgh
Albert Bates Jr. (Litigation – Construction)
Providence
Karen S. D. Grande (Public Finance Law)
Douglas G. Gray (Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
Susan Kiernan (Banking and Finance Law)
Richmond
Robert A. Angle (Patent Law)
Lynda M. Crouse (Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law)
John Owen Gwathmey (Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
Michael E. Lacy (Consumer Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants)
Brooks M. Smith (Environmental Law)
Andrea W. Wortzel (Litigation – Environmental)
Rochester
Andrew P. Zappia (Litigation – Intellectual Property)
Virginia Beach
Ethan G. Ostroff (Litigation – Banking and Finance)
Wilmington
Christopher J. Lamb (Real Estate Law)
Troutman Pepper Locke
Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.
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Governmental Hospitals In Bankruptcy: An Immovable Object Meets An Irresistible Force
April 17, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
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