DALLASJennifer McCoy, a partner in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy, and Enforcement Practice Group, has been recognized by Law360 as a 2026 Rising Star in the White Collar category. Selected from thousands of submissions, this distinction recognizes top litigators and dealmakers under 40 practicing at a level typically reserved for veteran attorneys, according to Law360.

McCoy focuses her practice on white collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations, and antitrust matters. Her clients include companies, educational institutions, public bodies, and individuals facing high-stakes allegations of misconduct, including fraud, price-fixing, securities issues, and violations under the False Claims Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and anti-kickback statutes.

With extensive trial experience, McCoy has secured acquittals in both state and federal courts, including an acquittal in the Department of Justice’s first-ever criminal wage-fixing case, as well as the lone acquittal in a complex health care fraud case involving 12 defendants. She also conducts internal investigations and represents clients before state and federal agencies, including attorneys general and the SEC. McCoy brings a thorough understanding of regulatory and compliance matters, which helps clients navigate complex legal landscapes and get ahead of government scrutiny before it arises.

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