Firm News December 6, 2023
Troutman Pepper’s Josh Combs Named Among Emory University’s 40 Under Forty
Energy Attorney Recognized for Complex State Regulatory Work
ATLANTA – Josh Combs, an associate in Troutman Pepper’s nationally recognized Energy practice, has been named among Emory University’s 40 Under Forty list highlighting pioneers in their fields. Each year, Emory reviews hundreds of applications to recognize those outstanding young alumni who represent the best in achievement and service.
Combs, a 2015 Emory University School of Law graduate, counsels energy clients on complex state regulatory issues at every phase of the regulatory and administrative litigation process. He offers strategy-focused advice to help clients execute strategic initiatives and meet operational goals while carefully balancing issues involving the intersection of politics and business, both public and private.
In addition to his active practice, Combs is involved in several community and industry organizations. He is a member of the Energy Bar Association, American Association of Blacks in Energy, and American Bar Association and a former board member for Advance Atlanta and Emory University’s Annual Giving Board. He also was staff counsel for the Georgia Lawyer Competency Task Force in 2022. At Troutman Pepper, he serves on the Atlanta Recruiting Committee and the inaugural Steering Committee for the Black Affinity Group.
Troutman Pepper’s market-leading energy practices help clients with their most important and complex matters throughout the United States. From renewables to conventional and emerging technologies, the cross-disciplinary team has extensive experience across the energy landscape. The firm regularly advises independent power producers, banks, utilities, private equity funds, and large corporations. Learn more at troutman.com/energy.
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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