Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke holds top-tier rankings in Chambers USA for Insurance, Litigation, Financial Services Regulation, and Energy. The firm's insurance practice, anchored by the legacy Troutman Pepper platform, is one of the largest in the nation, representing carriers, reinsurers, and insurtech companies in coverage disputes, regulatory matters, and corporate transactions. Its litigation department spans complex commercial disputes, product liability, and class action defense. The legacy Locke Lord platform contributes particular strength in energy, infrastructure, and public finance. The combined firm's financial services regulatory practice advises banks, fintech companies, and investment managers on compliance and enforcement.

Troutman Pepper Locke uses a free-market assignment system. Summer associates select assignments from a database of available projects throughout the summer, working closely with teams of seasoned attorneys while being encouraged to explore different practice groups. The firm values candidates who demonstrate an ownership mindset and initiative. The merger has created new opportunities for associates to access a broader range of practice areas and offices than either legacy firm offered independently. The firm invests in mentorship through structured mentor assignments and cross-office collaboration.

The 2025 merger positions Troutman Pepper Locke as one of the largest firms in the Southeast and a national competitor in insurance, litigation, and energy. For students, the merger means joining a firm in a period of growth and integration, with the opportunity to help shape the combined culture. The firm's strong Atlanta presence, combined with expanded reach through the Locke Lord offices in Texas, California, and the Northeast, creates a platform with genuine national breadth anchored in the Southeast's dynamic economy.