Henry D.W. Burt to Serve as Troutman Pepper’s First Chief Administrative Officer
RICHMOND, Va. – Troutman Pepper has appointed Henry D.W. Burt to serve as the firm’s first chief administrative officer (CAO). Burt, who is based in the firm’s Richmond, Virginia office, most recently served as practice director for Troutman Pepper’s Business Litigation Department and has been with the firm for over a decade.
“Henry has the unique combination of experience – having worked with Troutman Pepper as an attorney, a client, and an administrator – and a track record of proven success that this new position requires,” said Managing Partner Tom Cole. “We are confident that his leadership will benefit our practice groups, our administrative professionals, and our firm.”
As CAO, Burt will oversee the administrative needs and real estate posture of the firm’s 23 offices and drive strategy around practice management. He also will support firmwide governance functions, spearhead interdepartmental projects, and handle various priorities as determined by the managing partner. He also will serve as the primary administrative contact for Troutman Pepper Strategies and Troutman Pepper eMerge.
“I’m honored to step into this new role,” Burt said. “I’m excited to have this opportunity to work with senior management and the many talented professionals in the firm and look forward to supporting our continued success.”
Burt began his legal career as a litigation associate with Troutman Pepper (formerly Troutman Sanders) and then practiced in-house, before returning to Troutman Pepper in 2013. He previously served as Troutman Pepper’s Richmond office administrator and has led a variety of special projects for the firm.
Burt will become CAO later this fall and will work with Partner Ashley Story, the firm’s chief operating officer (COO), to take on the new responsibilities as Story retires at year-end.
Burt earned his J.D. from William & Mary Law School and his bachelor’s degree from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee.
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