PHILADELPHIA – Sean M. Craig, an associate in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Business Litigation Practice Group, has been elected president of the Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association. Craig, who has served on the association’s board since 2024, will serve a two-year term as president.

The Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to the advancement of the welfare and full equality of the LGBTQ+ community, the advancement of LGBTQ+ legal professionals in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area, and the education of the larger community on LGBTQ+ legal issues. The association’s mission also includes promoting the welfare of society by advocating for the civil and human rights of all persons, regardless of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or national origin.

In his practice, Craig represents businesses and institutional clients in litigation disputes, including in the higher education and insurance industries. A former judicial intern and member of the Defender Association of Philadelphia, he has successfully litigated criminal cases on behalf of indigent criminal defendants in the Philadelphia Municipal Court, including winning a motion to suppress. Craig also has experience both as a mediator and litigator for landlord-tenant and small claims matters in the Philadelphia Municipal Court, litigating appeals before the Pennsylvania Superior Court, and appearing on behalf of an array of clients in federal court.

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.

ATLANTA – Troutman Pepper Locke and nine attorneys have been recognized among the world’s leading national and international trademark practitioners in World Trademark Review’s 2026 edition of the WTR 1000. The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals is a guide that identifies top trademark practitioners in key jurisdictions around the globe and has established itself as a go‑to resource for those seeking sophisticated legal trademark counsel.

To arrive at the results, World Trademark Review undertook a qualitative research project to identify the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in this area of practice. Individuals qualify for inclusion in the WTR 1000 upon receiving sufficient positive feedback from market sources with knowledge of their practice and the market in which they operate. Law firms qualify for a listing on the basis of their depth of experience, market presence, and the level of work on which they are typically instructed.

According to the review, “Troutman Pepper Locke puts client success at the centre. The team’s problem-solving mindset and ability to harmonise legal precision with commercial priorities make Troutman a trusted partner in every phase of business growth.”

United States: California

  • Troutman Pepper Locke (Bronze – Firms: Enforcement and Litigation; Bronze – Firms: Prosecution and Strategy)
  • Sean Fifield (Silver – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)
  • Ben Wagner (Bronze – Individuals: Enforcement and Litigation)

United States: Georgia

United States: Massachusetts

  • Glenn Pudelka (Bronze – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)

United States: New York

  • Troutman Pepper Locke (Bronze – Firms: Prosecution and Strategy)
  • Straat Tenney (Bronze – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)
  • Karl Zielaznicki (Bronze – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)

United States: Pennsylvania

United States: Texas

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Intellectual Property Practice develops and implements global protection and commercialization strategies for clients with intellectual property assets in virtually all industry areas. The firm’s forward-thinking, proactive strategies help clients mitigate risk while maximizing protection and value. With resources around the world, including an office in London, its team of attorneys, patent agents, and other professionals offer comprehensive advice on the development, acquisition, management, and monetization of intellectual property.

About 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.

RICHMOND – Troutman Pepper Locke partner Brooks Smith has been named to the Virginia Law Foundation’s (VLF) 2026 Class of Fellows. Nominated by their peers and selected by the Fellows Committee, each VLF Fellow must exhibit integrity and character, uphold the highest professional standards, and be outstanding community members, distinguished in the practice of law.

Smith joins more than 800 VLF Fellows who play a vital role in advancing VLF’s mission to promote, through philanthropy, the rule of law, access to justice, and law-related education. The class of 2026 includes former bar leaders, nonprofit directors and volunteers, educators, dedicated judges, and public servants.

Nationally recognized in environmental law, Smith is a member of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group and serves as managing partner of the firm’s Richmond office. He is involved in cutting-edge environmental and natural resources matters in Virginia and across the U.S., including litigation, enforcement defense, project development, and compliance counseling. Smith defends clients on scores of permit appeals, citizen lawsuits, environmental tort claims, and agency enforcement actions. In addition to his litigation experience, he is a trusted advisor to clients in the development of major projects, including manufacturing facilities, mines, pipelines, solar and wind facilities, and other energy infrastructure, as well as the development and implementation of a range of compliance assurance programs.

About 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.

Firm Exceeded Projections While Continuing to Enhance Sector Capabilities and Invest in Talent and Innovation

In a year highlighted by double-digit growth across key financial metrics, including net income, revenue per lawyer, and profits per partner, along with $1.85 billion in revenue, Troutman Pepper Locke is proud to mark an exceptional first year as a combined firm following the merger between Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord on Jan. 1, 2025. The firm’s strong financial performance underscores its unwavering commitment to helping clients navigate their most complex legal and business challenges, the power of its unified platform, and its deep bench of talent.

In an interview with The American Lawyer, Troutman Pepper Locke Chair Tom Cole shared insights into the firm’s 2025 performance and the overwhelming success of the merger. “It was a fantastic year for us, and honestly, it exceeded our most optimistic projections,” Cole said. “A lot of that is attributed to the good work that everybody did in 2024, getting to know our partners from the other firm on each side, and that integration started as we were building the business case [for the merger]. We really hit our stride sooner than, frankly, I thought we would as a combined firm.”

Cole added that the firm saw strong performance across all six of its strategic industry focuses: energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. He attributed this success in part to the complementary nature of the merger.

“By way of example, at Locke Lord, there was more of a traditional oil and gas, mainstream energy practice, and at Troutman Pepper, we were more focused on renewable energy and a little heavier in regulatory work,” he said. “And for insurance, on the Troutman Pepper side, there was more of a litigation focus. Locke Lord had litigation as well as transactional and regulatory. So even within these sectors we were able to, by coming together, increase our presence in those industries.”

The merger has also continued to drive seamless collaboration across Troutman Pepper Locke’s client base. Every top 100 client is now served by multiple practice groups, an average of 11 per client, with one client engaging more than 20 groups. Notably, 86 percent of the firm’s top 100 clients work with both legacy Troutman and legacy Locke lawyers, underscoring the firm’s successful integration strategy.

At the same time, Troutman Pepper Locke remained an attractive destination for lateral talent, adding more than 20 partners across its practice groups and offices. These additions reinforced the firm’s six industry focus areas and added depth across the energy regulatory, privacy and cyber, bankruptcy and restructuring, private equity, and real estate practices. Across 12 offices, the firm also promoted 20 attorneys to partner and eight to counsel. In addition, the firm welcomed its first combined L1 class, an important milestone in building the next generation of talent.

As the firm strengthened its talent base, it also continued to lead in AI-driven innovation. Troutman Pepper Locke reached record levels of firmwide AI investment in 2025, anchored by its proprietary AI platform, Athena. To date, Athena has been used by 85 percent of the firm, including 90 percent of all associates, and 72 percent of partners, to streamline workflows, reduce time spent on routine tasks, and support faster, more informed decision-making. Leveraging the capabilities and adoption of Athena, the firm positioned itself to integrate agentic AI into critical practice and administrative workflows, transforming legal service delivery and operational efficiency.

Looking ahead, Cole said the firm expects continued growth, with a particular focus on deepening practice and industry strengths. “We are fully integrated and operating as one firm, and we’re positioned really well to thrive in whatever macroeconomic environment we’re faced with. We proved that last year, and the industry at large has proven really resilient,” he said. “We think the forecast—as we sit here in freezing weather—is sunny for the firm.”

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.

NEW YORK – Thomson Reuters has recognized 52 Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys as “Stand-out Lawyers.” As part of Thomson Reuters’ Sharplegal study, more than 2,000 senior legal buyers around the world nominate up to three lawyers they have worked with within the last 12 months who have distinguished themselves above all the other lawyers they interact with.

Those recognized are noted for their ability to improve client satisfaction, increase client advocacy, grow share of wallet, strengthen their firm’s brand, enhance people engagement, and increase profits per partner.

Troutman Pepper Locke’s 2026 Stand-out Lawyers:

Aaron Abraham

Steven Allison

Jamie Armstrong

Keith Barnett

Mason Bayler

Jon Biasetti

Donna Byrne

Brian Casey

David Constine

Jason Cover

Teddy Damgard

David Dove

Laura L. Ferguson

Paige Fitzgerald

Mark Furletti

Bob Gallagher

Alison Grounds

David Harrell

Maia Harris

Scott Hastings

Ben Henry

Michael Hino

Stefanie Jackman

Steven Khadavi

Craig Kline

Michael Lacy

Alan Levin

John Lynch

Louise McCabe

Sean McNally

Dave Meyers

Graham Miller

Brandan Montminy

Rob Mowrey 

Gerry Pels

Kevin Peter

Kim Phan

Sarah Rust Pylant

Ron Raether

Ed Razim

Ghillaine Reid

Matt Rupp

Brooks Smith

Tim St. George

David Stauss

Angelo Stio

David Swanson

Ben Sykes

Adrienne Thompson

Mike Tomlinson

Steve Whitmer

Chris Willis

Tom Yoxall

Thomson Reuters’ Stand-out Lawyers database features thousands of client-nominated, stand-out lawyers in private practice. Those included are identified as stand-outs by senior in-house counsel in large organizations. The database is entirely free from law firm influence.

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.

Firm Climbs Ranks in Nearly Every Category and Gains Recognition in New Areas Across Global Markets

NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke achieved strong results in the 2025 and Q4 global league table rankings released by Bloomberg and LSEG (formerly Refinitiv), earning top placements, including No. 1 in Bloomberg’s U.S. High Yield Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count and AIM Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count categories. The firm improved its position in nearly every category in which it was previously ranked and debuted in multiple new categories across global capital markets and M&A.

“We moved up in virtually every category and appeared in many new tables, which speaks volumes to the depth of our capital markets and M&A platforms and the seamless collaboration across our teams,” said David Ghegan, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Corporate Practice Group. “We are especially proud to see top-tier placements in U.S. and global capital markets, as well as marked gains in small-cap, mid-market, and broader M&A advisory work.”

The firm received more than 30 rankings across Bloomberg and LSEG’s M&A and capital markets league tables. A sampling of the firm’s rankings is included below.

LSEG | Global M&A Small-Cap Legal Advisory | Q4 2025

U.S. Target Small-Cap

#10 Ranked Firm

LSEG | Global M&A Mid-Market Legal Advisory | Q4 2025

U.S. Target Mid-Market

#12 Ranked Firm

LSEG | Global Legal Advisory Review | Q4 2025

U.S. Target Announced AE2 (Number of Deals)

#16 Ranked Firm

Any U.S. Involvement Announced AE33 (Number of Deals)

#19 Ranked Firm

U.S. Target Completed AG2 (Number of Deals)

#14 Ranked Firm

Any U.S. Involvement Completed AG34 (Number of Deals)

#18 Ranked Firm

LSEG | Global Capital Markets | 2025

U.S. Debt, Equity & Equity Related – Issuer Legal Advisor (Number of Deals)

#20 Ranked Firm

U.S. Debt, Equity & Equity Related – Issuer Legal Advisor (Proceeds)

#22 Ranked Firm

U.S. Straight Debt Including ABS & MBS – Issuer Legal Advisor (Number of Deals)

#19 Ranked Firm

U.S. Straight Debt Excluding ABS & MBS – Issuer Legal Advisor (Number of Deals)

#17 Ranked Firm

U.S. Straight Debt Excluding ABS & MBS – Issuer Legal Advisor (Proceeds)

#23 Ranked Firm

Canada Equity & Equity Related – Manager Legal Advisor (Number of Deals)

#9 Ranked Firm (Tied) (#2 U.S.-Based Firm (Tied))

Canada Equity & Equity Related – Issuer Legal Advisor (Number of Deals)

#2 Ranked Firm (Tied) (#1 U.S.-Based Firm)

Bloomberg | Capital Markets League Tables | 2025

Global Equity, Equity Linked & Rights: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count

#16 Ranked Firm

Global Bonds: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count

#14 Ranked Firm

U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count

#19 Ranked Firm

U.S. High Yield Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count

#1 Ranked Firm

U.S. Leveraged Finance: Legal Adviser – Manager/Lender Ranked by Deal Count

#7 Ranked Firm

AIM Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume

#9 Ranked Firm

AIM Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count

#1 Ranked Firm

Canada Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume

#11 Ranked Firm (#5 U.S.-Based Firm)

Canada Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count

#3 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-Based Firm)

Canada Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count

#7 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-Based Firm)

Canada Equity IPO: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Volume

#5 Ranked Firm (#2 U.S.-Based Firm)

Canada Equity IPO: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count

#3 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-Based Firm (Tied))

Canada Equity, Equity Linked & Preferred: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count

#4 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-Based Firm)

Consistently recognized as a top-tier practice, Troutman Pepper Locke’s corporate attorneys regularly handle strategic deals for Fortune 100 corporations and middle market transactions for private equity clients. Core areas of service include mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, corporate governance, securities laws compliance, capital markets transactions, and other significant domestic and cross-border transactions, as well as general corporate counseling.

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.

NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke has been recognized among the top global law firms for its FinTech practice in the Chambers FinTech guide 2026. The firm achieved four department band rankings and partners Kim Phan and Keith Barnett continue to be recognized as leading practitioners in the space.

FinTech Legal (USA) – Band 3

FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing (USA) – Band 4

FinTech Legal: Data Protection & Cyber Security (USA) – Band 2

FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending (USA) – Band 2

The Chambers FinTech guide is based on thousands of thorough research interviews, all conducted by Chambers’ independent research team. Troutman Pepper Locke has consistently been celebrated for its exceptional FinTech practice. As one respondent noted, “The firm takes a very pragmatic, commercial approach to its advisory work – they always ‘see around the corner’ to the practical realities of implementing and operationalising their guidance.”

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Financial Services Group offers comprehensive support to financial services businesses in today’s challenging and ever-changing environment. Consistently recognized as a leading service provider to all segments of the financial services industry, the firm provides timely and practical counsel to guide clients with their most important decisions. From global financial institutions to small banks and non-bank financial service providers, clients depend on Troutman Pepper Locke to help them achieve their strategic and commercial goals while managing regulatory and litigation risk.

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.

VIRGINIA BEACH – Coastal Virginia Magazine has named three Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys to its 2026 Top Lawyers list. The winners are selected through a peer-to-peer survey in the legal field to identify attorneys who exemplify excellence in their respective areas.

The 2026 Top Lawyers list is published as a service to readers, giving them a representation of some of Virginia’s most outstanding legal professionals.

John Lynch, partner in the firm’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, represents publicly traded and large privately held companies in high-stakes litigation and class actions involving financial services, corporate and partnership disputes, and intellectual property matters. He handles appeals in state and federal courts and has first-chair trial experience in courts throughout the U.S.

Jason Manning, partner in the firm’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, focuses his practice on financial services litigation, complex commercial disputes, and intellectual property litigation, and has extensive trial, appellate, and arbitration experience. He has deep experience representing national banks, mortgage investors, and loan servicers in class actions and individual matters arising under federal and state laws.

Ethan Ostroff, partner in the firm’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, centers his practice on litigation, compliance counseling, regulatory investigations, and product development for clients in the financial services sector. He advises businesses on the myriad federal and state consumer protection and related laws governing financial services, as well as other consumer-facing companies.

The full list of recognized attorneys and practice areas can be found in the Coastal Virginia Magazine online edition.

About 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 in the U.S. and the UK, including the 10 largest U.S. legal markets, 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.

Subscription-Based Service Offers State-By-State Surplus Lines Regulatory Updates and Practical Guidance for Insurance Carriers and Brokers

NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke has launched its Weekly Surplus Lines Update Portal, a comprehensive, practical resource for U.S. and alien surplus lines carriers and brokers, providing tailored insights into the marketplace.

Through the weekly update portal, subscribers can track new and historical developments across all 50 U.S. states ‎and ‎territories. Developed by Troutman Pepper Locke’s nationally recognized insurance regulatory team, the firm researches and investigates new statutes, regulations, insurance department guidance, and secondary resources to report on new material legal requirements and developments applicable to the surplus lines industry, as well as data calls applicable to, and actions that must be taken by both surplus lines insurance carriers and brokers.

“As surplus lines carriers and brokers operate in one of the most complex regulatory environments, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate the market by delivering the most relevant, actionable guidance in one place,” said Zachary Lerner, chair of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Insurance Transactional and Regulatory Practice Group and co-author of the Excess and Surplus Lines Laws Manual. “We are confident subscribers will find our portal to be essential to their compliance needs.”

The Weekly Surplus Lines Update Portal provides subscribers with:

  • Weekly regulatory updates via color-coded U.S. map for quick identification of new developments.
  • Clear applicability scoping so you know whether changes affect brokers, insurers, or both, and U.S. vs. alien markets.
  • State-specific data call monitoring with filing assistance.
  • Identification of “action items” reflecting affirmative actions or filings that need to be taken or made by surplus lines brokers and insurers.
  • Enforcement action insights to help you learn from industry trends and reduce compliance risk.

“We are proud to provide this resource that evolves with the market to ensure our subscribers are not just reacting to developments but are staying ahead of them,” added John Emmanuel, partner in the firm’s Insurance Transactional and Regulatory Practice Group and co-author of the Excess and Surplus Lines Laws Manual. “The surplus lines space is filled with nuance, and our team of professionals performs bespoke analysis to ensure carriers and brokers receive information relevant to their bottom line, which is a powerful way to help them reduce risk, streamline compliance, and focus on strategic priorities.”

The service portal is provided at no additional cost to clients who engage the firm to manage their surplus lines eligibility and is also available to other market participants for a flat subscription fee. To subscribe to the weekly update service or request pricing information, please contact John Emmanuel or Zachary Lerner.

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Insurance Transactional and Regulatory Practice navigates the complex landscape of insurance laws, regulations, and corporate transactions. To view a detailed description of the firm’s Excess + Surplus Lines Sub Group, including representative transactions and industry publications, please click here. The team provides strategic counsel to insurance companies, reinsurers, brokers, and other industry stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while facilitating mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, restructurings, and innovative market entries. By combining deep experience with industry insights, Troutman Pepper Locke empowers clients to achieve their business objectives while mitigating risks in a highly regulated sector.

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.

Continued Recognition Underscores Firm’s Commitment to Leading Innovation

NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke was shortlisted for three Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards in the following categories: E-Discovery Technology and Innovation, Best Use of Artificial Intelligence, and Innovations in Knowledge Management. Presented by Legaltech News, the awards honor individuals and organizations that have been at the forefront of legal innovation over the past year across three categories: law firms, legal departments, and technology providers.

E-Discovery Technology and Innovation
Troutman eMerge’s MatterWise platform has been recognized for its highly customizable, end-to-end litigation management solution that brings order to large portfolios and discovery-intensive matters. It centralizes matter details, deadlines, events, key players, dockets, arguments, discovery data, and outcomes in one place, reducing risk and cognitive overload while integrating with clients’ legal, IT, and operations systems to deliver a bird’s-eye view of each matter through a single pane of glass.

Best Use of Artificial Intelligence
Quill, an AI-powered document intelligence platform from Troutman eMerge, has been listed as a finalist. It transforms how litigators draft, edit, and iterate on responsive pleadings, discovery materials, confidentiality stipulations, and more. Unlike traditional chatbot tools that generate static text in separate prompt windows, Quill provides a natively agentic drafting environment that supports the dynamic, iterative nature of litigation document preparation.

Innovations in Knowledge Management
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Knowledge Management and Innovation team was nominated for creating Experience Connect, a generative AI tool launched after the 2025 merger that created a firm of more than 1,600 attorneys. Integrated into the firm’s AI platform, Athena, it enables attorneys and business professionals to quickly find colleagues with specific experience, credentials, and relationships, including familiarity with particular judges, mediators, and arbitrators, without relying on firmwide “Pardon the Interruption” (PTI) emails. Drawing solely on the firm’s internal experience database, the tool delivers precise, data-driven answers and has reduced PTI emails by 30 percent since its late September launch, with nearly 200 attorneys generating more than 1,000 conversations in the first month.

More than a dozen judges have selected finalists from among hundreds of strong submissions. These finalists will be honored, and the winners announced, at the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards and Dinner during the Legalweek 2026 conference in New York on Monday, March 9, at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers.

Troutman eMerge offers clients integrated legal, technology, and AI-enhanced services to address complex data-driven problems in litigation, transactional and compliance matters, government investigations, and information governance initiatives. eMerge’s lawyers have received numerous accolades from leading industry authorities, including Chambers USA and Legal 500. For more information, visit troutmanemerge.com.

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.