Troutman Pepper

For the next 30 years, the firm grew in size, reputation, and client base, and went through a few name changes as partnerships were formed and broken.

[citation needed] From 1993 to 2015, Robert W. Webb Jr. served as managing partner, while the firm experienced growth in the United States and internationally.

[10] Troutman Sanders grew to 15 offices after the merger, adding Chicago, Orange County, San Diego, and doubling its D.C. presence.

During its history, Troutman Sanders was known by a number of names: Pepper Hamilton dates its founding to 1890 when former U.S.

[20] Pepper's essays on conflicts of laws were cited by Justice Brandeis in the landmark ruling Erie Railroad v. Tompkins (1938).

[21] Pepper was also instrumental in Supreme Court arguments that led to many New Deal provisions being struck down as beyond the Federal Government's commerce power.

[24] On December 20, 2021, its attorneys successfully overturned the wrongful conviction of Devonia Inman, who spent 23 years in prison for a murder in South Georgia.

“Following our established protocols, we took immediate action to contain the threat and inspect thoroughly before we restore systems access.”[26] In 2024, Troutman Pepper was named a recipient of a HIAS Pennsylvania Golden Door Award, in recognition of activities that include the provision of pro bono services to low-income immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

[27] In September 2024, it was announced that Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord would be merging effective January 1, 2025.