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Virginia Law Foundation Selects Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brooks Smith for 2026 Fellows Class
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Virginia Law Foundation Selects Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brooks Smith for 2026 Fellows Class
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RICHMOND - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Brooks Smith has been named to the Virginia Law Foundation's (VLF) 2026 Class of Fellows. Nominated by their peers and selected by the Fellows Committee, each VLF Fellow must exhibit integrity and character, uphold the highest professional standards, and be outstanding community members, distinguished in the practice of law.
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Virginia Law Foundation Selects Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brooks Smith for 2026 Fellows Class
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RICHMOND - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Brooks Smith has been named to the Virginia Law Foundation's (VLF) 2026 Class of Fellows. Nominated by their peers and selected by the Fellows Committee, each VLF Fellow must exhibit integrity and character, uphold the highest professional standards, and be outstanding community members, distinguished in the practice of law.
Smithjoins more than 800 VLF Fellows who play a vital role in advancing VLF's mission to promote, through philanthropy, the rule of law, access to justice, and law-related education. The class of 2026 includes former bar leaders, nonprofit directors and volunteers, educators, dedicated judges, and public servants.
Nationally recognized in environmental law, Smith is a member of Troutman Pepper Locke's Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group and serves as managing partner of the firm's Richmond office. He is involved in cutting-edge environmental and natural resources matters in Virginia and across the U.S., including litigation, enforcement defense, project development, and compliance counseling. Smith defends clients on scores of permit appeals, citizen lawsuits, environmental tort claims, and agency enforcement actions. In addition to his litigation experience, he is a trusted advisor to clients in the development of major projects, including manufacturing facilities, mines, pipelines, solar and wind facilities, and other energy infrastructure, as well as the development and implementation of a range of compliance assurance programs.
About Troutman Pepper Locke
Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.
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Original text here: https://www.troutman.com/insights/virginia-law-foundation-selects-troutman-pepper-locke-partner-brooks-smith-for-2026-fellows-class/
Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Growth and $1.85 Billion in Revenue in 2025, Marking Standout First Year as Combined Firm
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Growth and $1.85 Billion in Revenue in 2025, Marking Standout First Year as Combined Firm
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Firm Exceeded Projections While Continuing to Enhance Sector Capabilities and Invest in Talent and Innovation
In a year highlighted by double-digit growth across key financial metrics, including net income, revenue per lawyer, and profits per partner, along with $1.85 billion in revenue, Troutman Pepper Locke is proud to mark an exceptional
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Growth and $1.85 Billion in Revenue in 2025, Marking Standout First Year as Combined Firm
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Firm Exceeded Projections While Continuing to Enhance Sector Capabilities and Invest in Talent and Innovation
In a year highlighted by double-digit growth across key financial metrics, including net income, revenue per lawyer, and profits per partner, along with $1.85 billion in revenue, Troutman Pepper Locke is proud to mark an exceptionalfirst year as a combined firm following the merger between Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord on Jan. 1, 2025. The firm's strong financial performance underscores its unwavering commitment to helping clients navigate their most complex legal and business challenges, the power of its unified platform, and its deep bench of talent.
In an interview with The American Lawyer, Troutman Pepper Locke Chair Tom Cole shared insights into the firm's 2025 performance and the overwhelming success of the merger. "It was a fantastic year for us, and honestly, it exceeded our most optimistic projections," Cole said. "A lot of that is attributed to the good work that everybody did in 2024, getting to know our partners from the other firm on each side, and that integration started as we were building the business case [for the merger]. We really hit our stride sooner than, frankly, I thought we would as a combined firm."
Cole added that the firm saw strong performance across all six of its strategic industry focuses: energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. He attributed this success in part to the complementary nature of the merger.
"By way of example, at Locke Lord, there was more of a traditional oil and gas, mainstream energy practice, and at Troutman Pepper, we were more focused on renewable energy and a little heavier in regulatory work," he said. "And for insurance, on the Troutman Pepper side, there was more of a litigation focus. Locke Lord had litigation as well as transactional and regulatory. So even within these sectors we were able to, by coming together, increase our presence in those industries."
The merger has also continued to drive seamless collaboration across Troutman Pepper Locke's client base. Every top 100 client is now served by multiple practice groups, an average of 11 per client, with one client engaging more than 20 groups. Notably, 86 percent of the firm's top 100 clients work with both legacy Troutman and legacy Locke lawyers, underscoring the firm's successful integration strategy.
At the same time, Troutman Pepper Locke remained an attractive destination for lateral talent, adding more than 20 partners across its practice groups and offices. These additions reinforced the firm's six industry focus areas and added depth across the energy regulatory, privacy and cyber, bankruptcy and restructuring, private equity, and real estate practices. Across 12 offices, the firm also promoted 20 attorneys to partner and eight to counsel. In addition, the firm welcomed its first combined L1 class, an important milestone in building the next generation of talent.
As the firm strengthened its talent base, it also continued to lead in AI-driven innovation. Troutman Pepper Locke reached record levels of firmwide AI investment in 2025, anchored by its proprietary AI platform, Athena. To date, Athena has been used by 85 percent of the firm, including 90 percent of all associates, and 72 percent of partners, to streamline workflows, reduce time spent on routine tasks, and support faster, more informed decision-making. Leveraging the capabilities and adoption of Athena, the firm positioned itself to integrate agentic AI into critical practice and administrative workflows, transforming legal service delivery and operational efficiency.
Looking ahead, Cole said the firm expects continued growth, with a particular focus on deepening practice and industry strengths. "We are fully integrated and operating as one firm, and we're positioned really well to thrive in whatever macroeconomic environment we're faced with. We proved that last year, and the industry at large has proven really resilient," he said. "We think the forecast-as we sit here in freezing weather-is sunny for the firm."
Troutman Pepper Locke
Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.
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Original text here: https://www.troutman.com/insights/troutman-pepper-locke-delivers-double-digit-growth-and-1-85-billion-in-revenue-in-2025-marking-standout-first-year-as-combined-firm/
Goodwin Receives Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Corporate Equality Index
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin Receives Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Corporate Equality Index
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Goodwin has earned a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRCF) 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
The firm joins the 534 US businesses that will be honored with HRCF's Equality 100 Award as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin Receives Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Corporate Equality Index
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Goodwin has earned a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRCF) 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
The firm joins the 534 US businesses that will be honored with HRCF's Equality 100 Award as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.
"Thisdistinction highlights our continued investment in creating a culture where our people can thrive and where inclusion remains central to who we are," notes Rondette Amoy Smith, Goodwin's Managing Director of Culture & Impact.
"For nearly a quarter of a century, the Corporate Equality Index has put a marker down for businesses committed to inclusion and transparency for all workers. Now, more than ever, we celebrate them," said Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
The results of the 2026 CEI showcase how US-based companies are promoting LGBTQ+ friendly workplace policies in the US and abroad.
The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars including:
* Non-discrimination policies across business entities;
* Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families;
* Supporting an inclusive culture; and
* Outreach and engagement.
Goodwin has been recognized in the Corporate Equality Index since 2015.
Read the full report at Corporate Equality Index 2026.
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/02/announcements-otherindustries-goodwin-receives-top-score-in-human-rights-campaign
AI and Innovation in Legal Practice - New Postgraduate Program at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw in Collaboration with Greenberg Traurig
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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AI and Innovation in Legal Practice - New Postgraduate Program at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw in Collaboration with Greenberg Traurig
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WARSAW - 4 February 2026 - The Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw and the international law firm Greenberg Traurig announce the launch of the postgraduate program "AI and Innovation in Legal Practice." Designed in response to the rapid growth of generative AI technologies
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MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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AI and Innovation in Legal Practice - New Postgraduate Program at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw in Collaboration with Greenberg Traurig
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WARSAW - 4 February 2026 - The Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw and the international law firm Greenberg Traurig announce the launch of the postgraduate program "AI and Innovation in Legal Practice." Designed in response to the rapid growth of generative AI technologiesand the increasing significance of data in legal decision-making processes, this program aims to prepare participants to effectively and efficiently implement AI-based solutions in both the private and public sectors.
It is the first program in Poland dedicated entirely to the application of artificial intelligence and innovation in the delivery of legal services. The curriculum combines legal knowledge with the practical use of AI tools and focuses on process automation, data analytics and the design of legal tech solutions. It also covers regulatory, ethical, and professional aspects involved.
Graduates will acquire the competencies necessary in the effective use of generative AI tools, project management within legal organizations, technology investment planning, business indicators parameterization, and legal and ethical risk assessment related to AI. Upon completion, participants will be able to identify suitable automation opportunities, implement generative AI and machine learning tools, and ensure their compliance with legal requirements and ethical standards.
The program's faculty consists of experienced practitioners and academics from the legal and technology sectors, enabling participants to gain unique, interdisciplinary expertise.
\- The Postgraduate Program "AI and Innovation in Legal Practice" further strengthens the Faculty's educational offerings. Participants will have an exceptional opportunity to gain comprehensive, but above all, practical skills that will enable them to effectively manage the provision of legal services in a rapidly changing environment. We are committed to offering a program that will equip lawyers with a new kind of toolkit grounded in real-life implementations and the best practical business and technology experiences, not just regulatory frameworks and theory - said Professor Slawomir Zoltek, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw.
Jolanta Nowakowska-Zimoc h, Managing Partner at Greenberg Traurig in Poland, added - This program marks another stage in the close cooperation between the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw and Greenberg Traurig in the area of strengthening digital competencies among Polish lawyers. Currently, the use of innovation and generative artificial intelligence provides a competitive edge in our profession, but it will soon become a market standard. Together with the Faculty, we are paving the way for the development of the competencies that will define the quality of legal services across our entire market in the near future.
\- The Postgraduate Program "AI and Innovation in Legal Practice" developed by the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw in collaboration with Greenberg Traurig is a unique, practice-based program. A major challenge for our sector is creating an organizational culture of innovation. Only in such an environment can lawyers effectively use available tools to deliver the desired business and quality outcomes. This program was created with precisely this purpose in mind: to provide participants with practical implementation frameworks for both the private and public sectors, based on available tools - said Maciej Takiel, PhD, Head of Studies, "AI and Innovation in Legal Practice", and Director of Innovation at Greenberg Traurig.
Greenberg Traurig is the knowledge partner for the program. For more information and details on the application process:
https://wpia.uw.edu.pl/pl/studia/studia-podyplomowe/studia-podyplomowe-ai-i-innowacje-w-praktyce-prawniczej
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Original text here: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2026/02/press-releases/ai-and-innovation-in-legal-practice---new-postgraduate-program-at-the-faculty-of-law-and-administration-of-the-university-of-warsaw-in-collaboration-with-greenberg-traurig
Dentons Launches Combination With Leading Firm in Thailand
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons launches combination with leading firm in Thailand
The world's largest law firm now connects clients to talent in seven ASEAN nations
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Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has officially launched its combination with Pisut & Partners, a leading Thai law firm. With this announcement, Dentons extends its presence into seven of the largest economies in the ASEAN region, offering global capabilities coupled with deep local knowledge in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons launches combination with leading firm in Thailand
The world's largest law firm now connects clients to talent in seven ASEAN nations
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Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has officially launched its combination with Pisut & Partners, a leading Thai law firm. With this announcement, Dentons extends its presence into seven of the largest economies in the ASEAN region, offering global capabilities coupled with deep local knowledge in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnamand now, Thailand.
Pisut & Partners has long been renowned as one of the leading service providers in the region. For almost a decade, the full-service firm has served clients across practice areas such as Dispute Resolution, Corporate/M&A, Employment and Competition and Antitrust and has received high rankings in awards and directories such as Asian Legal Business and Asialaw.
Thailand is a major economy in the ASEAN region, driven by a strong manufacturing base, a world-leading tourism sector, and rapid growth in digital technology and energy. With increasing foreign investment and government support for innovation, the country is becoming a key hub for cross-border business in the region.
"Joining Dentons marks the start of an exciting new chapter for our firm," said Pisut Rakwong, Managing Partner of Pisut & Partners. "Together, we are combining trusted local expertise with Dentons' global scale to deliver seamless solutions for clients in Thailand and beyond. This partnership positions us to anticipate change and help businesses succeed in an increasingly interconnected economy."
"Our presence in Thailand underscores Dentons' long-term commitment to ASEAN as a key driver of global growth," said Kate Barton, Global CEO of Dentons. "Looking ahead, we will continue to connect clients with world-class talent and innovative strategies to succeed in this exciting and important market on the world stage."
"Pisut & Partners brings exceptional talent and a strong reputation in Thailand, making them an ideal partner for our ASEAN team," said Gerald Singham, CEO of Dentons' ASEAN Region. "Together, through our shared commitment to excellence and client-centricity, we are focused on shaping the future of legal services in Thailand and across the region."
Chart: In ASEAN, Dentons now has offices in
This announcement follows Dentons recent launches in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon and Senegal.
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About Dentons
Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit dentons.com
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Original text here: https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2026/february/dentons-launches-combination-with-leading-firm-in-thailand
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BCLP'S CHRISTINE GRAHAM FEATURED ON TRUST AND TRADE PODCAST TO DISCUSS UPCOMING CHANGES TO THE EU FDI SCREENING REGULATION
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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BCLP'S CHRISTINE GRAHAM FEATURED ON TRUST AND TRADE PODCAST TO DISCUSS UPCOMING CHANGES TO THE EU FDI SCREENING REGULATION
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BCLP Partner Christine Graham was featured as a guest speaker on Trust and Trade, a podcast produced by the Antitrust Law Section of the American Bar Association.
In episode #55, Foreign Investment in the EU, which is produced and co-hosted by the Foreign Investment and National Security Committee of the Antitrust Law Section, Christine joins
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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BCLP'S CHRISTINE GRAHAM FEATURED ON TRUST AND TRADE PODCAST TO DISCUSS UPCOMING CHANGES TO THE EU FDI SCREENING REGULATION
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BCLP Partner Christine Graham was featured as a guest speaker on Trust and Trade, a podcast produced by the Antitrust Law Section of the American Bar Association.
In episode #55, Foreign Investment in the EU, which is produced and co-hosted by the Foreign Investment and National Security Committee of the Antitrust Law Section, Christine joinsAndrew Hill (AmCham EU) and Anant Raut (host of Trust and Trade) to explore the anticipated changes to the EU's FDI Screening Regulation following the political agreement reached by the EU co-legislators on 11 December 2025. The podcast looks at the evolution of FDI screening in the EU, the key drivers behind the anticipated changes, and what it all means for businesses seeking to invest in the single market.
Drawing on her extensive experience advising on complex multijurisdictional FDI matters, Christine explains the key drivers behind the EU's revised framework, including efforts to protect critical technologies and promote greater consistency across EU Member States.
This episode is essential listening for organisations navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of EU foreign investment control. Watch the episode here:
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Original text here: https://www.bclplaw.com/en-US/events-insights-news/bclps-christine-graham-featured-on-trust-and-trade-podcast-to-discuss-upcoming-changes-to-the-eu-fdi-screening-regulation.html
