NEW YORK – The M&A Advisor has recognized Troutman Pepper Locke with two awards for the firm’s representation of Payroc in its acquisition of i3 Verticals’ merchant services business. The firm received the Information Technology Deal of the Year ($100 million to $1 billion) and Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($250 million to $500 million) at the publication’s 24th annual awards gala, held Nov. 18 in New York City.
The Troutman Pepper Locke team that advised Payroc included Brad Resweber, Mark Wilhelm, Peter Dragna, Monica Vu, Valentina Rivera, Samer Roshdy, James Schutz, Lauren Alvarez, Barbara Sicalides, Emily Schifter, Kristalyn Lee, Brent Hoard, Mike Crumbock, Joan Arnold, Thomas Gray, and Stefanie Brennan. The strategic acquisition strengthened Payroc’s capacity to provide comprehensive payment solutions to a broader range of partners and merchants.
The M&A Advisor Awards recognize excellence in deal-making, restructuring, and financing, celebrating the contributions and achievements of leading firms and professionals.
Consistently recognized as a top-tier practice, Troutman Pepper Locke’s corporate attorneys regularly handle middle market transactions for private equity clients alongside strategic deals for Fortune 100 corporations. 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. The firm has a strong focus in the private equity and private fund services space, advising clients on matters including fund formation, growth equity investments, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and exit transactions.
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.
Promotions Span Multiple Offices, Practice Areas
NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke has announced its 20 newly elected partners, listed below by office and practice area. Partner promotions are effective Jan. 1, 2026, and span numerous practices and offices, including Atlanta, Berwyn, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Richmond, and Washington, D.C.
“I am thrilled to congratulate our newly promoted attorneys. Their appointments reflect Troutman Pepper Locke’s unwavering commitment to investing in and developing our outstanding talent,” said Amie Colby, managing partner of Troutman Pepper Locke. “Each embodies the judgment and innovative problem-solving needed to deliver exceptional results for our clients, and I am confident they will continue to strengthen our firm and the service we provide.”
Partners
Matt Bailey (Atlanta | Business Litigation)
Josh Combs (Atlanta | Energy Regulatory)
Erin Edwards (Chicago | Consumer Financial Services)
Ted Edwards (Philadelphia | Private Equity)
Stephen Fox (Berwyn | Health Care and Life Sciences Transactional)
John Gazzola (Philadelphia | Construction)
Amy Gilbert (Atlanta | Corporate)
Nick Guttman (Detroit | Real Estate and Energy)
Laura Hamady (Chicago | Privacy and Cyber)
Melissa Horne (Atlanta | Environmental and Natural Resources)
MK Houston (New York | Energy Transactional)
Kyle Kohler (Richmond | Real Estate)
Olivia Mao (New York | Energy Transactional)
Steve Milona, Jr. (New York | Real Estate)
Cindy Murray (New York | Construction)
Ravi Patel (Richmond | Multifamily Housing Finance)
David Rutan (Los Angeles | Labor and Employment)
Aminata Sabally (Washington, D.C. | Finance and Banking)
Nick Schuchert (Orange County | Business Litigation)
Alexander T. Yarbrough (Charlotte | Corporate – Capital Markets)
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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 International Rankings, Sustains Market-Leading Position in U.S. League Tables
NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke continues to demonstrate transactional strength in the latest global and U.S. industry league table rankings released by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv) and Bloomberg. The firm notably maintained top rankings in international industry league tables and sustained a strong position in the Americas, ranking No. 1 in Bloomberg’s U.S. High Yield Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count category.
“Quarter over quarter, we have strengthened our position as a transactional powerhouse across capital markets and M&A, advancing in industry league tables in the U.S. and internationally. Our growth is driven by the team’s depth and agility across a full spectrum of transactions,” said Mason Bayler, chair of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Transactional Department. “This momentum reflects our focus on execution and market insight that help clients navigate complexity and close with confidence.”
The firm ranked in 23 league tables in Bloomberg and 13 of LSEG’s capital markets and M&A league tables. A sampling of the firm’s rankings is included below.
“We are grateful for the recognition we continue to earn in leading league tables, and we remain firmly committed to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and measurable outcomes for our clients in an increasingly dynamic market,” added David Ghegan, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Corporate Practice.
Bloomberg | Global Legal Adviser League Tables | Q3 2025
Global Equity, Equity Linked & Rights: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count
#17 Ranked Firm
Global Bonds: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count
#12 Ranked Firm
Canada Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count
#2 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-based firm)
Canada Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume
#7 Ranked Firm (#3 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
#3 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-based firm)
Canada Equity IPO: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count
#2 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-based firm)
Canada Equity & Equity Linked: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume
#8 Ranked Firm (#4 U.S.-based firm)
Canada Equity & Equity Linked: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count
#2 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-based firm)
Canada Equity & Equity Linked: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count
#7 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-based firm)
Canada Equity, Equity Linked & Preferred: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume
#9 Ranked Firm (#4 U.S.-based firm)
Canada Equity, Equity Linked & Preferred: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count
#2 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-based firm)
Canada Equity, Equity Linked & Preferred: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count
#8 Ranked Firm (#4 U.S.-based firm)
EMEA Equity Offerings: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count
#13 Ranked Firm
Australia/New Zealand Equity & Rights Offerings: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume
#17 Ranked Firm
U.S. High Yield Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Manager Ranked by Deal Count
#1 Ranked Firm
U.S. Equity Linked: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Volume
#7 Ranked Firm
U.S. Equity Linked: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count
#12 Ranked Firm
U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser – Issuer Ranked by Deal Count
#19 Ranked Firm
U.S. Leveraged Finance: Legal Adviser – Manager/Lender Ranked by Deal Count
#7 Ranked Firm
LSEG | Global Capital Markets Legal Review | Q3 2025
Global Debt, Equity & Equity Related – Issuer Legal Counsel (Number of Deals)
#20 Ranked Firm
Global Debt, Equity & Equity Related – Issuer Legal Counsel (Proceeds)
#25 Ranked Firm
Global Straight Debt Excluding ABS & MBS – Issuer Legal Counsel (Proceeds)
#23 Ranked Firm
Canada Equity & Equity Related – Issuer Legal Counsel (Number of Deals)
#3 Ranked Firm (#1 U.S.-based firm)
U.S. Debt, Equity & Equity Related – Issuer Legal Counsel (Number of Deals)
#21 Ranked Firm
U.S. Debt, Equity & Equity Related – Issuer Legal Counsel (Proceeds)
#23 Ranked Firm
U.S. Straight Debt Including ABS & MBS – Issuer Legal Counsel (Number of Deals)
#20 Ranked Firm
U.S. Straight Debt Excluding ABS & MBS – Issuer Legal Counsel (Number of Deals)
#18 Ranked Firm
U.S. Straight Debt Excluding ABS & MBS – Issuer Legal Counsel (Proceeds)
#20 Ranked Firm
LSEG | Global M&A Review | Q3 2025
U.S. Target Announced (Number of Deals)
#22 Ranked Firm
U.S. Target Completed (Number of Deals)
#21 Ranked Firm
LSEG | Global Mid-Market Legal Advisory Review | Q3 2025
U.S. Target Mid-Market
#17 Ranked Firm
LSEG | Global M&A Small-Cap Legal Advisory | Q3 2025
U.S. Target Small-Cap
#16 Ranked Firm
Consistently recognized as a top-tier practice, Troutman Pepper Locke’s corporate attorneys regularly handle middle market transactions for private equity clients alongside strategic deals for Fortune 100 corporations. 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. The firm has a strong focus in the private equity and private fund services space, advising clients on matters including fund formation, growth equity investments, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and exit transactions.
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 – David B. Dove, a partner in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy and Enforcement Practice Group, has been elected chair by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG). Dove, who is currently serving as vice chair, will begin a one-year term on Jan. 1, 2026.
The Board of Regents is the constitutional governing body of the USG. The system oversees 26 public colleges and universities, including the University of Georgia (UGA) and the Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as the Georgia Public Library Service and the Georgia Archives. It serves more than 364,000 students.
At Troutman Pepper Locke, Dove leads the Regulatory and Economic Investment Practice in Georgia and advises clients on legal and public policy matters, particularly environmental, health care, and tax issues, as well as economic investment. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing clients’ business objectives and resolving regulatory hurdles.
Dove’s extensive background includes serving as executive counsel to Gov. Brian Kemp, interim director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, and a lead attorney on Georgia’s tri-state water wars. He has played a crucial role in judicial appointments and increasing the representation of women and minorities on executive branch boards and commissions.
In addition to his professional achievements, Dove remains highly engaged with his alma mater, UGA. He served as chair of the Alumni Board of Directors for UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs and as a board member of the Law School Alumni Council. Dove has also been recognized by the UGA Alumni Association with a Young Alumni Award for his outstanding leadership and service to the university, community, and legal profession.
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy and Enforcement Practice Group counsels clients in a wide range of legal and public policy matters. For businesses in heavily regulated industries, such as financial services, advertising and marketing, health care, insurance, telecommunications, alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis, the team offers guidance on compliance and reporting, as well as, when necessary, litigation and administrative appeals of regulatory enforcement actions.
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 – Jay Dubow and Ghillaine Reid, co-leaders of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Securities Investigations and Enforcement Practice Group, have been named to Securities Docket’s Enforcement Elite for 2025, a list recognizing the best securities enforcement defense attorneys in the industry.
Dubow focuses on complex business litigation, with a special emphasis on defending against shareholder derivative and securities class action litigation. He also represents clients involved in investigations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, and various self-regulatory organizations, including the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA).
Reid focuses her practice on government and securities regulatory investigations, financial services litigation, commercial litigation, and corporate compliance. Drawing on her experience in government service and private practice, Reid regularly represents corporations and individuals in investigations conducted by the SEC, the Department of Justice, the FINRA, and other government and regulatory agencies.
The lawyers selected for the Enforcement Elite for 2025 are from many of the top law firms in the world and have been key players in some of the most significant SEC enforcement matters over the past few decades. Securities Docket is the hub of securities enforcement, hosting the preeminent securities enforcement conferences in the world.
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.
November 6, 2025 – Troutman Pepper Locke ranked 47 national practices and 308 regional practice areas in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®.
Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.
To be eligible for a 2026 ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for that location and specialty.
Troutman Pepper Locke’s national rankings are noted below. View all firm rankings online here.
Advertising Law
Banking and Finance Law
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Energy Law
Environmental Law
Financial Services Regulation Law
Insurance Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
Litigation – Antitrust
Litigation – Banking and Finance
Litigation – Bankruptcy
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – First Amendment
Litigation – Intellectual Property
Litigation – Mergers and Acquisitions
Litigation – Patent
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
Oil and Gas Law
Patent Law
Real Estate Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Securities Regulation
Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Tax Law
Trademark Law
National Tier 2
Antitrust Law
Appellate Practice
Copyright Law
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Employment Law – Management
Health Care Law
International Arbitration – Governmental
Litigation – Environmental
Litigation – Labor and Employment
Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Litigation – Securities
Media Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Trusts and Estates
National Tier 3
Derivatives and Futures Law
International Arbitration – Commercial
Labor Law – Management
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity 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.
Heffernan’s Background in Private Equity and M&A Fuels Firm’s Strategic Growth in National Energy Markets
NEW YORK – Thomas Heffernan has joined Troutman Pepper Locke’s Energy Transactional Practice Group as a partner in the firm’s New York office. He brings more than a decade of experience in private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), which will enhance the firm’s already strong capabilities in New York and national energy markets.
Heffernan joins Troutman Pepper Locke from Kirkland & Ellis, where he focused on advising companies in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He provides guidance to both public and private companies, including private equity, venture capital, and growth equity firms, in connection with domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, minority investments, and reorganizations, among other general corporate matters. Additionally, Heffernan’s practice encompasses work in the health care and fintech industries.
“As demand for energy transactional work continues to surge, Thomas’ impressive track record navigating complex private equity and growth investment deals is exactly what we need to meet the evolving needs of clients,” said Christine Byrnes, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Energy Transactional Practice Group. “Thomas’ experience in both law firm and in-house settings gives him a unique perspective and deep market knowledge that will be invaluable to our clients. He will strategically help us grow our energy M&A and private equity profile in this dynamic sector.”
Previously, Heffernan served as in-house head of legal and compliance for Imagen Technologies, an innovative health tech startup, where he established a strong network in the health care industry and artificial intelligence sector.
“Thomas brings valuable transactional experience spearheading deals in energy, private equity, and health care, which will expand the firm’s breadth and range of capabilities,” added Nicholas David, New York office managing partner. “His extensive experience, coupled with his robust network, will elevate our practice and strengthen our presence in the competitive New York market.”
Heffernan maintains an active pro bono practice, including work relating to criminal justice reform and legal support for low-income entrepreneurs.
“I am thrilled to join Troutman Pepper Locke, a firm respected for its energy transactional capabilities and commitment to innovation and excellence. Having worked with the firm before, I’ve experienced the quality service and strategic insights of its team,” Heffernan said. “I am eager to contribute to the firm’s continued success and to work alongside my new colleagues in delivering unparalleled value to clients.”
Troutman Pepper Locke’s market-leading energy practices help clients with their most important and complex matters throughout the U.S. and beyond. From electric power, oil and gas, or emerging technologies, the cross-discipline team is equipped to handle any related matters, drawing on the depth of the firm’s knowledge in the market. Troutman Pepper Locke regularly advises electric utilities, independent power producers, banks, upstream and midstream natural gas companies and service companies, private equity funds, and other large corporations. Learn more at energylawinsights.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.
RICHMOND – Noah DiPasquale, an associate in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Privacy and Cyber Practice Group, has been named among Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Class of “Up & Coming Lawyers.” He was highlighted among attorneys in their first 10 years of practice “who are making their mark” across the commonwealth.
According to the publication, the “Up & Coming Lawyers” award honors attorneys who have excelled in the profession and are standouts among their peers. Honorees have made a name for themselves and display the determination and accomplishments that establish them as leaders of the future.
DiPasquale represents clients nationwide in consumer law and data privacy litigation. His practice focuses particularly on national class action litigation arising under federal and state consumer protection and privacy statutes, in particular the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Telephone Consumer Protection Act, as well as privacy litigation arising from cybersecurity incidents. Prior to joining Troutman Pepper Locke, DiPasquale worked within the federal judiciary at both the trial and appellate level, first as a law clerk to the Hon. Claude Hilton of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and later as a law clerk to the Hon. Daniel Manion of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
The class of 2025 “Up & Coming Lawyers” were recognized during an Oct. 30 ceremony at The John Marshall in downtown Richmond.
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.
Our team published new content and podcasts to the Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor throughout the month of October. To catch up on posts and podcasts you may have missed, click on the links below:
Auto Finance
California’s CARS Act Signed into Law
Consumer Finance Litigation
September 2025 Consumer Litigation Filings: Mixed Bag
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
CFPB Rescinds Nonbank Registration Rule
CFPB Revokes 2022 Interpretive Rule on FCRA Preemption Scope
CFPB Officially Extends Compliance Dates for Section 1071 Rule; New Rulemaking Expected Soon
Cryptocurrency + FinTech
Fourth Circuit Finds Public Disclosure Required for Standing in Data Breach Case
California’s DFPI Announces Modifications to Digital Financial Asset Regulations
Debt Buyers + Collectors
New Jersey Appellate Division Upholds Dismissal in FDCPA Third-Party Letter Vendor Case
Third Circuit Holds that the Continuing Violation Theory is Inapplicable to the FDCPA
Privacy and Cybersecurity
Important Guidance on Third-Party Service Provider Cyber Risk
Mortgage Lending
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition for Certiorari with FAPA Implications
Regulatory Enforcement + Compliance
Navigating California’s New Legislation on Fixed Term Installment Contracts
Podcasts
The Consumer Finance Podcast – Executive Order 14331: Navigating the New Era of Fair Banking
The Consumer Finance Podcast – The 1033 Shake-Up: CFPB’s New Rulemaking Adventure
The Crypto Exchange Podcast – The Future of Bank-Fintech Collaborations in Digital Finance
The Crypto Exchange Podcast – Navigating the New Frontier of Digital Assets and Tokenization
Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast – State Law Roundup: A Focus on Connecticut and Oregon
Payments Pros Podcast – Point-of-Sale Finance Series: Banking on Lending Models
Payments Pros Podcast – The Future of Bank-Fintech Collaborations in Digital Finance
Newsletters
Weekly Consumer Financial Newsletter – Week of October 27, 2025
Weekly Consumer Financial Newsletter – Week of October 20, 2025
Weekly Consumer Financial Newsletter – Week of October 13, 2025
Weekly Consumer Financial Newsletter – Week of October 6, 2025
ATLANTA – Troutman eMerge received the Best Innovation: Organize award from global legal technology company Relativity for its generative AI-powered eMerge Split! application. The Innovation Awards celebrate the Relativity community’s brilliant minds and the innovations shaping tomorrow’s legal industry. Troutman eMerge has been honored by Relativity for the second consecutive year, securing three awards in four years and four total. Relativity has recognized Troutman eMerge with more innovation awards than any other law firm.
eMerge Split! enhances document unitization in Relativity by combining an intuitive, visually interactive interface with a custom-trained multimodal AI model, achieving more than 94% accuracy in automatically detecting document boundaries. By integrating eMerge Split! within Relativity’s document image viewer, Relativity users can quickly review, validate, and adjust AI-suggested boundaries, streamlining a traditionally time-consuming process and substantially reducing associated costs.
“We are thrilled to receive the Best Innovation: Organize award for eMerge Split!. Relativity’s continued recognition of eMerge highlights our commitment to developing AI solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy in legal data management,” said Alison Grounds, founder and managing partner of Troutman eMerge. “By integrating advanced AI technology with user-friendly interfaces, we continue to simplify complex processes and deliver cost-effective solutions for our clients.”
“This streak of success reflects our team’s continued dedication to leveraging the latest technologies to responsibly tackle our clients’ real-world data challenges. By harnessing the power of AI, eMerge Split! solves a longstanding pain point for clients and case teams alike,” said Jason Lichter, principal at Troutman eMerge. “eMerge’s investment in developing bespoke applications enables the firm to enhance client service by optimizing processes and accelerating the delivery of tailored insights.”
The Relativity Fest Innovation Awards applaud transformative contributions to Relativity-centric workflows, spotlighting new solutions that address the legal data community’s most complex challenges. Troutman eMerge has received previous awards for Best Innovation: Enterprise for Flywheel in 2024, Best Innovation: Enterprise for Xtractor in 2022, and Best Law Firm Solution for SynQ at Relativity Fest’s inaugural Innovation Awards in 2014. Additionally, Troutman eMerge has maintained the longest-running streak as a finalist over the past five years, showcasing the firm’s consistent excellence in delivering top-tier legal technology services year after year.
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.
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.