Troutman Pepper Locke Bolsters Regulatory Investigations, Strategy and Enforcement Practice Group With Highly Acclaimed Regulatory Partner Luis A. Reyes

AUSTIN – Luis A. Reyes, a regulatory attorney and former high-ranking government official, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke as a partner in its nationally recognized Regulatory Investigations, Strategy and Enforcement (RISE) Practice Group. With more than two decades of experience providing counsel to clients and public service at the White House, Department of Justice, and other federal and state agencies, Reyes bolsters the firm’s service offerings in Texas and nationally.

Reyes, who was a partner and stakeholder at Ashcroft Sutton Reyes, brings deep experience in both public service and private practice. He has experience providing legal counsel to senior leadership of multinational clients in a wide range of industries such as technology, financial markets, energy, and life sciences. Reyes focuses his practice on international and domestic special matters; internal investigations; litigation; civil, criminal, and congressional government investigations; international risk and investigations; government relations; securities litigation; crisis response; and regulatory compliance.

“Collaborating with Lu during the past few years has shown me firsthand the depth of his experience and the strength of his connections. His legal acumen and insights have made him a sought-after advisor and counselor in both the public and private sectors,” said Stephen Piepgrass, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s RISE Practice Group. “His arrival highlights our emphasis on strategically and significantly scaling our capabilities and creating collaboration opportunities across various sectors, including energy, financial services, government contracting, and health sciences.”

During his public service career, Reyes served as a senior advisor and Deputy Assistant to the President of the United States and held senior positions at the U.S. Department of Justice, including Deputy Associate Attorney General (AG); Chief of Staff to the Associate AG; and as chief legal counsel to the heads of both the Civil and Civil Rights Divisions. He also served as the General Counsel for the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction – the federal law enforcement agency charged with rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse occurring in the reconstruction of Iraq. Early in his career, Reyes served as an Assistant AG for the state of Texas, where he managed a heavy federal court trial practice.

“Lu’s practice presents a unique growth opportunity for our Austin office as his extensive experience in government service, regulatory compliance, investigations, and litigation will expand our federal and state regulatory investigations practice and enhance our presence in the Texas market,” said Dave Foster, managing partner of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Austin office.  

Reyes holds a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law.

“Having collaborated with Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys in the past, I am well aware of their exceptional work, and I’m excited to join this esteemed team,” said Reyes. “Leveraging the firm’s comprehensive platform and resources will be instrumental in growing my practice and providing clients an unmatched level of service.”

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.

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