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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 innovative and practical advice in structuring business transactions.

Jason Abel
Jason Abel leads Steptoe's Campaign Finance and Political Law practice and advises clients on a range of government affairs issues, including legislative strategy and process. Jason served as chief…

Partner

Government Affairs & Public Policy, Campaign Finance & Political Law, Congressional Oversight & Investigations, Vetting & Government Ethics

Vito Arethusa
Vito Arethusa is an associate in Steptoe's GAPP group. He counsels clients in the financial services sector on a variety of regulatory matters, including compliance with regulations related to capital…

Associate

Government Affairs & Public Policy, Financial Services, Financial Regulatory Compliance & Policy, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Leslie A. Belcher
Leslie Belcher, an Oklahoma native, draws on her more than 35 years of service in the US House of Representatives and the private sector. She is recognized as a trusted advisor to many members of…

Managing Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy

Government Affairs & Public Policy, Appropriations, Education

Rowan Bost
Rowan Bost, a Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy, draws on a decade of experience in public policy to drive federal advocacy strategies across multiple policy areas, with a special focus…

Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy

Government Affairs & Public Policy, Appropriations

Elizabeth Hurley Burks
Elizabeth Burks brings a wealth of experience to her role as Managing Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy, with an impressive career spanning over three decades. Her 18 years as a Capitol…

Managing Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy

Government Affairs & Public Policy, Appropriations

Jack Buttarazzi
Jack Buttarazzi focuses on legislative and regulatory matters including insurance, cybersecurity, tax, and trade. Jack regularly advises clients on relevant legislative and regulatory developments,…

Government Affairs Advisor

Government Affairs & Public Policy, Appropriations

Alan Cohn
Alan Cohn counsels clients on a range of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital asset-related issues, from regulatory best practices for cryptocurrency companies to legal issues associated with novel…

Partner

Financial Innovation & Regulation, Digital Assets and Decentralized Finance, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Banking

Tarrian L. Ellis
Tarrian L. Ellis advises banks, non-depository financial institutions, fintechs, and other financial services providers on navigating the complex regulatory landscape governing financial products and…

Associate

Financial Innovation & Regulation, Financial Regulatory Compliance & Policy, Consumer Financial Services, Banking

Ambassador Susan Esserman
Ambassador Susan Esserman is a former Deputy US Trade Representative and former long-time chair of Steptoe's International Trade practice. A principal focus of her practice is on advising US and…

Senior Counsel

Trade Policy & Negotiations, Trade Remedies, Government Affairs & Public Policy

Matthew J. Flynn
Matthew is a seasoned attorney, strategic advisor, and military officer with extensive political experience and institutional knowledge. He focuses his practice on assisting clients with navigating…

Partner

Government Contracts, Congressional Oversight & Investigations, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Appropriations

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