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Professionals

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.

John L. Abramic
John Abramic, managing partner of the Chicago office, is a seasoned litigator who represents clients in complex intellectual property disputes. He serves as lead counsel in intellectual property…

Partner

Patent Litigation, Post-Grant Proceedings, Trade Secrets, Patent

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

Brigida Benitez
Brigida Benitez focuses on internal corporate investigations, global compliance and anti-corruption issues, and complex civil litigation. She draws on more than 30 years of experience representing…

Partner and General Counsel

Independent & Internal Investigations, FCPA/Anti-Corruption, Global Anti-Corruption Insights: FCPA Years in Review, Commercial Litigation

James M. Carolan
Jim Carolan has nearly 35 years of experience advising investors on their real estate needs including acquisition, development, financing, leasing, disposition, and regulation. His clients include…

Partner

Private Client, Real Estate, Corporate, Exempt Organizations

Brittney Denley
Brittney L. Denley focuses her practice on white-collar defense and investigations, higher education, and commercial litigation. Brittney has represented clients across industries during all stages of…

Associate

Independent & Internal Investigations, White-Collar Defense, Commercial Litigation, Education

Dwight J. Draughon Jr.
Dwight Draughon defends corporations and individuals in white-collar criminal cases and government investigations, focusing on matters related to public corruption, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act…

Partner

White-Collar Defense, Independent & Internal Investigations, Congressional Oversight & Investigations, Education

Elyse D. Echtman
Elyse D. Echtman is a skilled trial lawyer with 30 years of experience trying and resolving complex commercial and product liability matters. Her practice focuses not only on defending companies in…

Partner

Government & Regulatory Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Class Action Defense, Education

Patrick F. Linehan
Patrick Linehan's diverse practice focuses on representing corporate and individual clients in internal investigations, criminal investigations/trials and civil litigation. He has handled numerous…

Partner

White-Collar Defense, Cartels & Conspiracies, Independent & Internal Investigations, Securities Enforcement

Michael Campion Miller
Mike Miller is a highly experienced trial lawyer and appellate advocate. Mike represents clients from the United States and abroad in white-collar criminal investigations and prosecutions, internal…

Partner

Commercial Litigation, White-Collar Defense, Professional Liability, Independent & Internal Investigations

Chris Niewoehner
Chris Niewoehner is an esteemed trial lawyer who defends prominent individuals and corporations in all phases of government investigations and prosecutions, and handles matters related to complex…

Partner

White-Collar Defense, Independent & Internal Investigations, FCPA/Anti-Corruption, Commercial Litigation

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Press Releases Steptoe Partner Shannen Coffin Joins Washington Legal Foundation Legal Policy Advisory Board April 17, 2025 Press Releases Steptoe Attorneys Named to Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales 2025 April 15, 2025 Press Releases Allison Miller, Experienced Professional Liability Trial Lawyer, Joins Steptoe's Houston Office April 14, 2025 Client Alerts President Trump Announces Long-Anticipated Reciprocal Tariffs on "Liberation Day" April 3, 2025 Press Releases Steptoe Secures Significant Victory for Client Express Mobile on Foundational Web-Design Patents April 3, 2025 Press Releases Steptoe Recognized in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 March 26, 2025 Client Alerts Administration Dismantles Department of Education March 25, 2025 Client Alerts European Commission Publishes Savings and Investments Union Strategy March 24, 2025 Press Releases Chambers Europe 2025 Recognizes Steptoe Practices and Lawyers March 20, 2025

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