Troutman Pepper Wins 3 Southeastern Legal Awards, Shortlisted for 3 More
Firm is Finalist for The Daily Report’s Law Firm of Year, Most Innovative Law Firm Distinctions
ATLANTA – The Daily Report has recognized Troutman Pepper’s Charlie Peeler, Adrian Boddie, and Allison Pryor with three Southeastern Legal Awards, and the firm and Partner Jaime Theriot are finalists in three additional categories. All winners will be announced at a June 20 awards dinner.
The annual awards program honors attorneys and firms that have left an indelible mark on the legal community in Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi through their unwavering dedication to the profession.
Winners
Distinguished Leader – Charlie Peeler
Charlie Peeler, a partner in the firm’s White Collar + Government Investigations practice and managing partner of its Atlanta office, was recognized with the Distinguished Leader award, which honors lawyers who achieved impressive results in 2023 and demonstrated clear leadership skills that helped them achieve those results. Peeler is recognized for his remarkable leadership within the firm and community and for his work on several high-profile and consequential matters.
On the Rise Honoree – Adrian Boddie
Adrian Boddie, a partner in the firm’s Real Estate practice, received an On the Rise award, which recognizes the Southeast’s most promising lawyers under the age of 40. Boddie focuses his practice on complex real estate finance transactions, often working with clients on joint ventures and public finance lending projects. Additionally, he has developed a unique niche focus on affordable housing.
On the Rise Honoree – Allison Pryor
Allison Pryor, a partner in the firm’s Energy practice, also was honored with an On the Rise award. Pryor has a unique, hybrid practice that blends regulatory litigation with transactional work within the energy industry. This dual expertise allows her to serve as a comprehensive resource for clients, translating complex legal concepts into clear business language and actionable solutions.
Finalists
Law Firm of the Year - Troutman Pepper
Troutman Pepper is being considered for the coveted Law Firm of the Year award, which recognizes the firm that has demonstrated a broad spectrum of achievements in the past year and talent depth.
Most Innovative Law Firm – Troutman Pepper
The Most Innovative Law Firm award recognizes firms that are tackling legal and/or business of law issues creatively, be that through technology, networking, design, communications, or other areas. Troutman Pepper is shortlisted for the award for being among the first law firms to launch and fully adopt a bespoke generative AI tool, Athena.
Legal Innovators – Jaime Theriot
Troutman Pepper’s General Counsel Jaime Theriot is up for recognition in the Legal Innovators category for her leadership and ethics guidance in the firmwide implementation of the AI assistant, Athena. More than 675 employees across all firm offices use the tool, and it receives an average of 400 prompts per day. In addition to leading Troutman Pepper’s Office of General Counsel, Theriot also defends law firms and attorneys in legal malpractice actions, fee disputes, and bar disciplinary proceedings.
About Troutman Pepper
Troutman Pepper is a national law firm with 1,100+ attorneys strategically located in more than 20 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.