NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke partners Paul Coggins, Allison O’Neil, Charlie Peeler, Stephen Piepgrass, Megan Conway Rahman, Mike Schwartz, Ashley Taylor, and John West have been named among Lawdragon’s 2026 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management.

According to Lawdragon, the advisors recognized are best-in-class legal emergency responders for when investigators turn their eye to a client, a deal attracts activist activity, or an industry goes under the relentless microscope of a class action.

The list is based on Lawdragon’s journalistic research, nominations, and vetting with peers, clients, and other professionals.

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.