TROUTMAN PEPPER HAMILTON SANDERS - Key Persons


Alison Grounds - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner

Andrew Slear

Job Titles:
  • Discovery Attorney

Angela Catanzariti

Job Titles:
  • Senior Coordinator

Antonio Avant

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Litigation Technology
Antonio ensures we have the right technology, people, and process to meet evolving technical and legal challenges.

Brad Williams

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Brad uses his years of eDiscovery experience across a broad range of complex matters to drive efficiencies and prioritize analysis of data to find the information that matters most. Atlanta Email 404.885.3869 vCard Go to bio page

Bradley Stephens

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Bradley assists case teams, eMerge discovery attorneys, and project managers with overseeing the document review and production process. He also conducts higher level document review and analysis. Atlanta Email 404.885.3956 vCard Go to bio page

Brannon Millard

Job Titles:
  • Director of Security and Infrastructure
With decades of experience in security, and a passion for observing and understanding human behavior, Brannon accounts for hidden factors which are often overlooked, empowering him to produce more robust solutions for eMerge and their clients.

Brian Cleghorn

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Document Review Services
A veteran of the Navy, Brian focuses on optimizing document review methodologies to reduce client spend while maintaining superior quality.

Charles N. "Chip" McGee III

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Chip advises case teams and corporate clients on a variety of discovery issues. This includes him overseeing the collection, review, and production of data across a range of matters. Richmond Email 804.697.1264 vCard Go to bio page

Chris Granade

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Chris manages review teams and performs high-level document review in a variety of practice areas. He is frequently involved in privilege review, as well as witness and deposition preparation. Atlanta Email 404.885.3661 vCard Go to bio page

Crystal M. Fritsch

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Crystal Fritsch focuses her practice on electronic discovery for clients with pharmaceutical/medical device products liability, white-collar, commercial litigation and internal investigation issues. Philadelphia Email 215.981.4123 vCard Go to bio page

Daniel Lynch

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Dan works with clients to tailor their discovery strategies in creative and defensible ways to maximize efficiencies, minimize discovery disputes, and improve counsel's ability to identify key information needed for claims and defenses.

Destinee Faulk

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Destinee utilizes her background in litigation to provide clients with exceptional customer service and consistently reliable results. She has experience with the discovery process across all phases of the EDRM lifecycle, from data preservation and collections through review and production.

Eric Chapman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney

Eric Franz

Job Titles:
  • EMerge Staff Attorney / Toggle Bio

Gregory Andre

Job Titles:
  • Discovery Attorney

Jamanda Teal

Jamanda assists case teams and Troutman Pepper eMerge discovery attorneys and project managers with overseeing the document review and production process. She also conducts higher-level document review and analysis. Atlanta Email 404.885.3083 vCard Go to bio page

James "Tate' Pugh

Job Titles:
  • EMerge Staff Attorney / Toggle Bio

Jason Lichter

Job Titles:
  • Principal
As a former software engineer turned litigator, Jason brings a singular combination of real-world legal experience and hands-on technical expertise to each eDiscovery engagement.

Jim Calvert

Job Titles:
  • Principal
Jim's investment in each client, the unique legal issues of each matter, and his deep knowledge of discovery law and technology allow him to successfully counsel and advocate for clients.

Julia Tyson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Julia understands how each phase of the eDiscovery process connects to the bigger picture needs of each case and uses this understanding to focus the process to meet those needs. Atlanta Email 404.885.3084 vCard Go to bio page

Katelyn Gillece

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Katelyn has significant experience managing and coordinating large scale electronic discovery projects, and in-depth knowledge of the issues that clients face regarding electronic discovery in litigation. Philadelphia Email 215.981.4414 vCard Go to bio page

Kathryn Bradt DellaFera

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Kathryn focuses on managing multijurisdictional reviews. She is well-versed in discovery rules and patent, pharmaceutical, and FDA regulation processes, as well as privacy and security regulations such as GDPR. Richmond Email 804.697.2233 vCard Go to bio page

Laura E. Durkin - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations

Michael Frankel

Job Titles:
  • Counsel
Mike tailors his counseling and advocacy to each client's unique circumstances and is particularly adept in developing and executing bespoke technology-assisted review workflows.

Monica Wegner

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Monica keeps the eDiscovery process moving forward by connecting the right people and processes to meet client needs. Atlanta Email 404.885.2706 vCard Go to bio page

Patricia Montemayor

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Patty collaborates with clients and case teams to understand the unique privilege issues for each matter and to develop review plans to protect client privileges. Atlanta Email 404.885.3987 vCard Go to bio page

Stephen Conaway

Job Titles:
  • Discovery Attorney

Stephen McVey

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Stephen McVey has more than a decade of experience working on all phases of complex multidistrict litigation, government investigations, and state and federal court proceedings, particularly those involving pharmaceutical and medical device products liability claims.

Steven Cawley

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Steven Heitz

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Discovery Technology
Steve is dedicated to delivering sophisticated technical eDiscovery services to firm clients, with an emphasis on sound legal project management.

Tom Huffman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
Tom's detailed understanding of the legal issues, facts, and key documents for each matter makes him essential to deposition and trial preparation. Atlanta Email 404.885.3263 vCard Go to bio page

Zoya Davis

Job Titles:
  • Senior Discovery Attorney
With more than two decades of experience, Zoya collaborates closely with case teams to define the scope of review and production criteria, and formulates workflows to enhance document review efficiency and quality, while managing costs. Washington, D.C. Email 202.274.2933 vCard Go to bio page