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Troutman Sanders Strategies Ranked Georgia’s No. 2 Top Lobbying Firm & Lobbyists Named, Top Female Lobbyists

Atlanta, GA – (January 5, 2009) – Troutman Sanders Strategies (TSS) was ranked No. 2 by James magazine, the premier publication covering Georgia’s government, politics and business, in its fifth annual list of Georgia’s Top Lobbyists and Large Governmental Affairs Firms.

Additionally, the group’s Sheila Humberstone and Stephanie Carter were named Power Chicks, tying at No. 7 in James’ list of top female lobbyists. Pete Robinson, Chairman of Troutman Sanders Strategies commented, "We are particularly pleased at the recognition of Sheila Humberstone and Stephanie Carter as two of the best lobbyists in Georgia. They are very deserving. Our clients have known it all along. We believe they will gain even more recognition in the future."

The annual rankings of Georgia’s Top Lobbyists and Large Governmental Affairs Firms were based purely on total votes provided by peers and legislators.

Robb Willis, Principal at Troutman Sanders Strategies’ Atlanta, GA office, noted, “It’s exciting to be part of such a thriving organization, and we are honored that our peers have recognized our services for another year.”

The magazine’s rankings of the top lobbyists and lobbying firms were recently released in the November issue, and can be read at: http://troutmansandersstrategies.com/Articles.shtml.

About James magazine:
James magazine is a state-wide political magazine published by Matt Towery, CEO of InsiderAdvantage and Internet News Agency. The magazine serves as the state’s only monthly news magazine dedicated to Georgia government, politics and business coverage.

About Troutman Sanders Strategies
Troutman Sanders Strategies (TSS) is a comprehensive, national, bi-partisan government relations and issue management firm with over 20 state and federal lobbyists. A subsidiary of the international law firm Troutman Sanders LLP, the group is headquartered in Atlanta, GA with additional offices in Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. As public policy experts, consultants and lobbyists, TSS advances clients’ interests in all branches and levels of government by closely tailoring their strategies and actions according to the ever-changing political landscape. With over 150 years of cumulative experience serving in and before state and federal government, TSS is distinguished as a positive, influential body in the public policy process in a number of key areas, including: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Energy, Environment, Insurance, Finance, Taxation, Trade, Healthcare, Appropriations, Project Funding, Telecommunications, Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure. See www.troutmansandersstrategies.com for more information.