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In more than 100 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions.

Alexander Avery
Alex is an experienced trial lawyer who litigates complex civil matters involving fraud, contract, fiduciary duty, conversion, trade secret misappropriation, intellectual property, and unfair…

Associate

Commercial Litigation, Insurance & Reinsurance, Financial Services, Financial Services Litigation

Michael J. Baratz
Michael Baratz focuses on all aspects of commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation, as well as judgment enforcement, including many matters with a cross-border emphasis. Complex Litigation and…

Partner

Commercial Litigation, Financial Services, Financial Services Litigation, International Arbitration

Brianna Bauer
Brianna focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation and regulatory compliance matters. Brianna has significant experience handling discovery disputes, dispositive motions, and all phases of…

Associate

Commercial Litigation, Financial Services, Financial Services Litigation, Financial Services Investigations & Enforcement

Justin Ben-Asher
Justin Ben-Asher represents clients in commercial disputes, including in complex multidistrict litigation and international arbitrations. His work spans the aerospace and defense, energy,…

Of Counsel

Commercial Litigation, Financial Services, Financial Services Litigation, International Arbitration

Brian G. Burke
Brian Burke, a Chambers ranked Partner, advises clients on regulatory investigations, internal investigations and compliance counseling. His practice focuses on conduct in Asia-Pacific relating to…

Partner

FCPA/Anti-Corruption, Independent & Internal Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Economic Sanctions

Rachel M. Cannon
Rachel Cannon works on high-stakes matters for individuals and companies. Described by Chambers as "really smart, really strong, and really skilled," she focuses her practice on trial work,…

Partner

White-Collar Defense, Independent & Internal Investigations, Financial Services, Financial Services Litigation

Robyn C. Crowther
Named to the Los Angeles Daily Journal's list of Top Women Lawyers in 13 out of the last 14 years, Robyn is a trial lawyer focusing on commercial disputes. She serves as regional managing partner for…

Partner

Commercial Litigation, Class Action Defense, Copyright, Trademark

Steven K. Davidson
Described by clients as a "real international statesman," Steve Davidson handles high-profile arbitrations and complex business litigation across the globe. As a recognized leader in international…

Partner

Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration, Judgment Enforcement & Asset Recovery, Professional Liability

Michael Dockterman
Michael Dockterman is a celebrated trial lawyer who has tried scores of commercial disputes, both civil and criminal, throughout the United States. In addition to civil and criminal securities,…

Partner

Commercial Litigation, Crisis Management, Independent & Internal Investigations, Class Action Defense

Christopher R. Fredrich
Chris Fredrich focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, with an emphasis in defending financial institutions and other commercial clients in class actions, arbitration, and enforcement…

Partner

Commercial Litigation, Class Action Defense, Financial Services, Financial Regulatory Compliance & Policy

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