Troutman Pepper Chair Steve Lewis Named Among Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs
ATLANTA – Troutman Pepper Chair Steve Lewis has been recognized among the 2020 Most Admired CEOs in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The awards honor Atlanta based CEOs across 20 industries who have demonstrated a strong record of innovation, outstanding financial performance and commitment to diversity in the workplace. Honorees also have made significant contributions to the metro community.
“I am honored to be recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle; however, the award is truly a recognition of the outstanding work done in the last year by everyone at Troutman Pepper,” Lewis said.
As one of two chairs named in the law category, Lewis was recognized for his strong leadership in the face of an unprecedented health crisis and his ability to help lead one of the largest law firm mergers of the year when Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton became Troutman Pepper in July. The firm now has more than 1,100 attorneys in eight of the 10 largest legal markets.
“Steve is a measured, honest, transparent and compassionate leader. All these characteristics have proven vital this year as the firm navigated significant change both from the market and merger,” said Atlanta Partner Andrea Farley, who chairs the firm’s Partner Compensation Committee.
“Steve’s leadership was critical as both firms came together to deliver new benefits to our clients,” added Tom Cole, Troutman Pepper’s managing partner. “We are all very proud of what we have accomplished so far as Troutman Pepper and look forward to what is to come.”
Lewis also was recognized for his involvement and investment in the local community. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Atlanta’s Membership Committee. He has previously held leadership positions with the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA, the University of North Carolina Law Alumni Association and Leadership Atlanta, among other community organizations.
The 2020 Most Admired CEOs will be honored at a virtual event on Dec. 10. Read the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Q&A with Lewis online.
About Troutman Pepper
Troutman Pepper is a national law firm known for its higher commitment to client care. With more than 1,100 attorneys in 23 U.S. cities, the firm partners with clients across every industry sector to help them achieve their business goals. Read more about the firm’s litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices at troutman.com.