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

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