January 02, 2025
By Troutman Pepper Locke
Growth to Enhance Government Affairs Capabilities Across Key Markets
ATLANTA – In conjunction with the recent formation of Troutman Pepper Locke, Troutman Pepper Strategies, the governmental affairs subsidiary of the law firm, will expand and rebrand to Troutman Strategies. Effective immediately, Troutman Strategies will grow to more than 25 team members and will extend its presence to include Illinois, Texas, and Massachusetts, in addition to its existing locations in Georgia, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Robert Willis will continue to serve as Chairman of Troutman Strategies.
“This is an exciting time for Troutman Strategies,” Willis said. “Our expansion into large, strategic markets and the addition of talented professionals to our team will significantly enhance our ability to provide comprehensive government affairs and consulting solutions to our clients. The expansion reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence in service.”
Meet the Team
Robert Willis – Founder and Chairman | Atlanta
Lindsay Austin – Principal | Atlanta
Clark Lewis – Principal | Richmond
Ragen Marsh – Principal | Atlanta
Robert Miller – Principal | Houston and Austin
Jason Zanetti – Principal | Washington, D.C.
Karin Addison – Director | Richmond
Kade Cullefer – Director, State Affairs | Atlanta
Michael Mannion – Director, State Affairs | Chicago
Warren “Jay” Myers – Director, State Affairs | Boston
Neftali Partida – Director, State Affairs | Houston and Austin
Tom Tilton – Director, Federal Affairs | Washington, D.C.
Christopher Baxter – Senior Manager, Federal Affairs | Washington, D.C.
Crystal Brown – Senior Manager, State Affairs | Houston and Austin
Ryan Diffley – Senior Manager, Federal Affairs | Washington, D.C.
Stephanie Kozol – Senior Manager, State Attorneys General | Atlanta
Kaitlyn Murphy – Senior Manager, State Affairs | Houston and Austin
Elizabeth Parker – Senior Manager, State Affairs | Richmond
Matthew Ralston – Senior Manager, State Affairs | Atlanta
Hannah Irvin – Manager, State Affairs | Atlanta
Max Turner – Manager, State Affairs | Atlanta
Nicole Goshorn – Legislative Analyst | Atlanta
Kirk Dillard – Strategic Advisor | Chicago
Stephen Piepgrass – Strategic Advisor | Richmond
Charles Sensiba – Strategic Advisor | Washington, D.C.
Charles “Chuck” Slemp – Strategic Advisor | Richmond
Troutman Strategies helps clients navigate the complexities of government affairs at every level. The team focuses exclusively on public policy advocacy, lobbying and procurement strategies, and business to business and business to government consulting nationwide. With extensive experience in the legislative, political, and regulatory processes, and strong bipartisan relationships, the team is well-equipped to address clients’ issues across all industries and geographic locations. Committed to providing personal attention, the team helps clients stay informed and supported every step of the way. Integrity, transparency, and professionalism are the cornerstones of the work, bolstered by an affiliation with Troutman Pepper Locke LLP. Services include brand awareness, coalition development, strategic communications, tax incentives, federal and state government relations, grassroots campaigns, political strategy, procurement, and public-private partnerships. Troutman Strategies is dedicated to making a difference in public policy through ethical and effective advocacy for clients.
About Troutman Strategies
Troutman Strategies is a professional government affairs firm committed to providing solutions for business and government. Troutman Strategies is a subsidiary of Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm with more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices in the U.S. and UK, including the 10 largest U.S. legal markets. Learn more at troutmanstrategies.com.
