Overview
Introduction
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton combined a century’s worth of legal expertise to form Troutman Pepper. The merger allowed the firm to expand its geographic presence and strengthen its focus on the firm’s key practice areas—energy, financial services, health sciences, private equity, and insurance. Attorney development is a priority of the firm, and numerous formal and informal trainings ensure that the firm maintains its innovative and client-valued services.
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About the Firm
Pepper Hamilton was also launched more than 125 years ago in the City of Brotherly Love, where it remained for 80 years. In the second half of the 20th century, the firm began branching out, establishing offices around the United States through steady expansion that included mergers.
In 2020, these two firms merged, creating a megafirm with more than 20 domestic offices. The firm's leadership consisted of representatives from both legacy firms. Steve Lewis of Troutman Sanders served as Chair, and Tom Cole of Pepper Hamilton served as Managing Partner.
Planting Seeds
Troutman Pepper lawyers work in more than 20 practice areas, including construction, energy, finance, health sciences, insurance, private equity, real estate, and technology practices.
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2025 Vault Rankings
Diversity at Troutman Pepper
The Law Firm Diversity Profile contains the firm’s self-reported responses to the Vault/MCCA Law Firm Diversity Survey, an annual survey conducted by Vault.com in partnership with the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. Detailed demographic breakdowns of the firm’s attorneys by level, race, gender, LGBTQ and disability status offer a valuable statistical overview, while descriptions of its diversity programs, initiatives and strategic plans provide a comprehensive portrait of the firm’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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