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Brooks Smith and Robert Beaman, managing partners at Troutman Pepper Locke in Richmond and Virginia Beach, have been honored in the Virginia 500 Power List for 2025. This prestigious annual publication highlights Virginia’s most influential figures across sectors like law, real estate, government, and business. Smith specializes in environmental litigation, while Beaman focuses on commercial real estate. Their inclusion underscores their significant contributions and the firm’s strong reputation in Virginia’s legal landscape, reflecting leadership and commitment to community impact within the state.
Richmond, Virginia – Brooks Smith and Robert Beaman, managing partners at Troutman Pepper Locke’s Richmond and Virginia Beach offices, have been recognized in the Virginia 500: Power List for 2025. This prestigious list is an annual publication by Virginia Business that honors influential leaders across multiple sectors in the state, including business, government, politics, and education.
The Virginia 500 list has been showcasing Virginia’s most powerful figures for six years, highlighting leadership in over 20 key sectors such as law, banking, government contracting, healthcare, and real estate. Smith and Beaman’s inclusion emphasizes their significant impact in their respective fields within Virginia.
Brooks Smith, who practices in Richmond, specializes in environmental litigation, enforcement defense, project development, and compliance counseling through Troutman Pepper Locke’s Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group. His expertise assists clients in navigating complex environmental laws and regulations, ensuring they remain compliant with state and federal guidelines while pursuing their business goals.
On the other hand, Robert Beaman, based in Virginia Beach, focuses on commercial real estate development, leasing, transactions, and litigation as part of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. His extensive knowledge in real estate law positions him as a critical resource for clients involved in property transactions and other real estate-related matters.
Troutman Pepper Locke, the law firm to which both Smith and Beaman belong, is known for its comprehensive legal strategies that help clients tackle various challenges in today’s global economy. With a roster of over 1,600 attorneys operating from more than 30 offices, the firm demonstrates significant depth and expertise across numerous industry sectors, including energy, financial services, healthcare, insurance, life sciences, private equity, and real estate.
The Virginia Business publication not only lists these leaders but also provides insights into their contributions and the influence they wield within the state’s business landscape. The recognition of Smith and Beaman underscores Troutman Pepper Locke’s overarching commitment to delivering high-quality legal assistance and promoting inclusive practices throughout its Virginia offices.
This inclusion in the Virginia 500: Power List reflects not only Smith and Beaman’s individual accomplishments but also the firm’s reputation as a trusted advisor for leading insurers and its client-focused approach to legal services. Troutman Pepper Locke’s history of success in navigating complex legal matters has solidified its position as a key player in the legal field within Virginia.
The Virginia 500 list serves as an important recognition of those who shape the business and legal environment in the state. As leaders within Troutman Pepper Locke, Smith and Beaman continue to influence both their practices and the broader community, ensuring their firm remains at the forefront of Virginia’s legal landscape.
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