Firm News January 2, 2024
Troutman Pepper Names Christopher Jones Managing Partner in Washington, DC
Leader of Firm’s Federal Energy Practice to Lead Office in Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON – Christopher R. Jones, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Energy practice, has been appointed to office managing partner in Washington, D.C., effective January 1, 2024. Jones succeeds Partner Henry Liu.
Troutman Pepper’s Washington office just off Pennsylvania avenue is home to over 130 legal and public affairs professionals and continues to grow. “Troutman Pepper is increasingly becoming the place that D.C.- based lawyers and public affairs professionals want to practice,” Jones said. “I look forward to helping fuel the continued growth of our presence in the nation’s capital.”
Jones leads the firm’s award-winning federal energy regulation practice based in Washington. He has consistently received recognition as a top energy attorney from Chambers USA and Legal 500, among other industry authorities. He publishes frequently on energy industry trends, news, and regulatory policy.
Troutman Pepper’s Washington, D.C. office has more than 100 professionals, including former senior federal regulators and counsel from various federal government agencies. The office has a diverse range of practices, including energy regulation and litigation, tax, environmental law, insurance and reinsurance, IP, government contracts, and more. It also serves as the base for the federal practice of Troutman Pepper Strategies, a standalone full-service government relations, strategic advocacy, and issue management firm. Attorneys and staff in D.C. actively engage with the local community by serving on business and charitable boards and providing pro bono legal services to individuals and nonprofits.
About Troutman Pepper
Troutman Pepper is a national law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys strategically located in 23 U.S. cities. The firm’s litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices advise a diverse client base, from startups to multinational enterprises. The firm provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients’ most pressing business challenges, with depth across industry sectors, including energy, financial services, health sciences, insurance, and private equity, among others. Learn more at troutman.com.
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