The Future of State AG Litigation: Insights from the Trenches on Emerging Risks and Enforcement Priorities (Presented by Troutman Pepper Locke)

Ashley L. Taylor, Jr. | Troutman Pepper Locke

Ashley is co-leader of the firm’s nationally ranked State Attorneys General practice, vice chair of the firm, and a partner in its Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement (RISE) Practice Group. He helps his clients navigate the complexities involved with multistate attorneys general investigations and enforcement actions, federal agency actions, and accompanying litigation.

Ashley’s clients benefit from his experience as a former deputy attorney general and the insights gained from handling high stakes matters before every state attorney general (AG) in U.S. as well as the federal agencies that regulate his clients’ businesses. While he is experienced across a wide range of heavily regulated sectors, Ashley offers exceptional experience in the financial services industry, including issues involving the Federal Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA), State Consumer Protection laws, and before agencies such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

The outcomes Ashley achieves on behalf of his clients are due, in part, to his knowledge of the regulatory enforcement priorities of each state AG and their approaches to enforcement actions and investigations. His long-standing relationships with personnel at all levels in state AG offices throughout the U.S., combined with his ability to apply effective risk management strategies in the face of multiple government actions and litigations, enables him to efficiently resolve his clients’ largest and most mission-critical challenges. As government scrutiny continues to intensify across many consumer facing industries, Ashley informs his clients of the latest regulatory trends and emerging issues through comprehensive counseling and frequent thought leadership.

Ashley is deeply involved with attorneys general organizations, including the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG). He founded, and co-chairs the American Bar Association committee on state attorneys general matters. He previously served as a commissioner on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, appointed by President Bush from 2004 to 2010.

As a thought leader, Ashley provides ongoing analysis and commentary on regulatory developments. He often writes about issues in the state and federal regulatory landscape, and his work can be found on the firm’s Regulatory Oversight blog.

Barry H. Boise | Troutman Pepper Locke

Barry H. Boise is a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke in the Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation practice, and a member of the firm’s State Attorneys General team. He represents global pharmaceutical, medical device, and health care clients in complex litigation and high-stakes regulatory investigations. With extensive experience defending companies in multidistrict and coordinated state-court actions, Mr. Boise is recognized for his strategic insight into how state enforcement priorities evolve and intersect with national litigation trends. His practice centers on helping clients anticipate and mitigate emerging regulatory risks, navigate enforcement actions by state AGs, and develop litigation strategies that align with both state and federal oversight frameworks.

A frequent author and speaker on state AG enforcement, life-sciences litigation, and the legal implications of emerging technologies, Mr. Boise contributes regularly to thought-leadership pieces such as “State AGs Choose Products Liability Case as Battleground for State Sovereignty” and “State AGs May Put Investors on the Hook for Company Bad Acts.” He is an active member of Lawyers for Civil Justice and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Drawing on decades of experience advising corporations facing cross-jurisdictional scrutiny, Barry offers an unparalleled perspective on the future of state AG litigation, helping practitioners understand enforcement trends, anticipate regulatory priorities, and craft effective responses in an era of rapidly shifting legal risk.

I. Emerging regulatory risks: Explore the latest developments in regulatory frameworks that are shaping state AG litigation and how these changes might impact businesses and legal practices | 1:00pm – 1:30pm

II. Enforcement trends: Learn about the factors driving enforcement trends and how they might influence litigation strategies | 1:30pm – 2:00pm

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

III. Litigation strategies: Discover effective strategies, practical approaches, and lessons learned, for navigating the complexities of state AG litigation | 2:10pm – 2:40pm

IV. Predictions for the future: The panelists will forecast the potential future directions of state AG litigation, offering their perspectives on potential challenges and opportunities that lie ahead | 2:40pm – 3:10pm