Troutman Sanders Partnership Expands By Nine

January 6, 2009

Troutman Sanders LLP today announces the promotion of nine attorneys who have been elected partners. The new partners are located in the law firm's offices in Atlanta, New York, Orange County, Raleigh, Richmond, Virginia Beach and Washington, D.C.

"These attorneys have worked tirelessly to achieve this milestone in their careers,” said Robert W. Webb Jr., chairman and managing partner, Troutman Sanders. “The firm appreciates their hard work, dedication and commitment to the firm, and looks forward to their continued success as partners."

Troutman Sanders’ new partners are:

Attorney: Primary Practice Group: City:

Monique M. Fuentes - Complex Litigation -   Orange County
Hank J. Heyming - Securities & Corporate Governance -  Richmond
Albert C. Hwang - Retail Properties   - New York/Raleigh
Prashant K. Khetan - D&O and Professional Liability  - Washington, D.C.
Patrick W. Macken - Securities & Corporate Governance - Atlanta
Mark E. Slaughter - Closely Held Bus. & Entrepreneurial - Services Virginia Beach
Jaime L. Theriot-   Complex Litigation -   Atlanta
Pamela Wahl - D&O and Professional Liability -  Washington, D.C.
Jason B. Yost-   Project Development & Finance