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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…

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

Washington, DC
+1 202 429 6297

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Brigida Benitez

Brigida Benitez serves as a strategic advisor to companies, boards, and executives facing corporate crises. She draws on more than 30 years of experience representing clients in high-stakes, complex…

Partner and General Counsel

Independent & Internal Investigations, Anti-Corruption/FCPA, Commercial Trials & Litigation, World Bank/IFI Investigations

Washington, DC
+1 202 429 6261

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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…

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

Washington, DC
+1 202 429 6283

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Anni Coonan

Anni Coonan is a risk analyst and researcher, with a focus on US foreign policy, geostrategic competition, and the Middle East and North Africa. Anni provides forward-looking analysis on domestic and…

Senior Analyst

National Security & Cross-Border Transactions, Crisis Management

New York
+1 212 506 3979

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Zayna Dembinski

Zayna Dembinski is a risk analyst and researcher, with a focus on US foreign policy, international security, and Asia-Pacific geopolitics. Zayna provides forward-looking analysis on domestic and…

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National Security & Cross-Border Transactions, Crisis Management

Washington, DC
+1 202 778 3567

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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…

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

Washington, DC
+1 202 429 3085

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Julia Gatto

Julia Gatto, a former federal defender and accomplished trial lawyer, defends individuals and public and private companies in criminal matters and government investigations in federal and state courts…

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White-Collar Defense, Independent & Internal Investigations, Crisis Management, Anti-Corruption/FCPA

New York
+1 212 378 7587

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Thomas Goldstein

Thomas Goldstein is a risk analyst and researcher, with a focus on US foreign policy, European geopolitics, and international institutions. Thomas provides forward-looking analysis on domestic and…

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National Security & Cross-Border Transactions, Crisis Management, Economic Sanctions, Trade Policy & Negotiations

Washington, DC
+1 202 862 6375

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Karl Hopkins

Karl Hopkins is an internationally recognized legal advisor with extensive experience advising clients with complex problems at the intersection of geopolitical risk, national security, international…

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National Security & Cross-Border Transactions, AI, Data & Digital, Crisis Management, Independent & Internal Investigations

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Audrey (Ying) Huang

Ying Huang is the managing partner of Steptoe's Beijing office. She joined Steptoe in 2003 and spent eight years at the firm's headquarters in Washington, DC. Since Steptoe established its Beijing…

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World Bank/IFI Investigations, Export Controls, Economic Sanctions, Government Affairs & Public Policy

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