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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 innovative and practical advice in structuring business transactions.

Andrew C. Adams
Andrew Adams, a New York partner, advises companies and individuals in the areas of government and internal investigations, corporate governance, and white collar and regulatory matters. His practice…

Partner

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, Financial Regulatory Compliance & Policy, White-Collar Defense

Nathaniel (Natty) Brower
Natty Brower focuses his practice on counseling electric utilities and other market participants facing sensitive inquiries and enforcement investigations as a member of the firm's Energy Group. An…

Of Counsel

Energy, Electric Power

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

Elaine Hartman
Elaine Hartman focuses her practice on commercial litigation. She also represents clients in government investigations, intellectual property, and copyright disputes. Elaine is experienced in all…

Associate

Commercial Trials & Litigation

Edward J. Krauland
Edward J. Krauland represents clients on matters involving US and multilateral economic sanctions, dual use, defense and nuclear export controls, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, anti-boycott,…

Partner

Export Controls, Economic Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Corruption/FCPA

Nathaniel Kritzer
Recognized by the Legal 500 as a "seasoned trial attorney," Nate Kritzer has a long track record of winning favorable results for his clients. Nate's practice focuses on litigating investment disputes…

Partner

Commercial Trials & Litigation, Securities Enforcement, Class Action Defense, Appeals & Advocacy

Surya Kundu
Surya Kundu focuses her practice on advertising, deceptive practices, and other issues affecting the consumer products industry. She regularly assists clients with false advertising and consumer…

Associate

Advertising, Marketing & Consumer Protection, Consumer Law and Litigation, Class Action Defense, Commercial Trials & Litigation

John J. Molenda Ph.D.
John Molenda is a first-chair trial and appellate litigator who co-chairs Steptoe's Healthcare & Life Sciences practice and serves as head of the Intellectual Property practice for the New York…

Partner

Patent, Appeals & Advocacy, Patent Litigation, Post-Grant Proceedings

Carolyn Perez
Throughout her 15-year legal career, Carolyn Perez has been committed to pro bono work, supporting low-income and marginalized clients in both law firm and legal aid settings. She has focused on…

Pro Bono Counsel

Troy Shephard
Troy Shephard's practice focuses on white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations. He represents individuals and companies in various stages of corporate and criminal investigations,…

Associate

White-Collar Defense, Independent & Internal Investigations, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

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Press Releases International Arbitration Attorney Robert Reyes Landicho Joins Steptoe’s International Disputes Practice in Houston March 30, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Recognized With Two Honors in GCR Awards 2026 March 27, 2026 Webinars AI, Data & Digital Roundtable on the Insurance of AI Risk April 8, 2026
Press Releases Veteran Financial Regulatory Litigator Trace Schmeltz Joins Steptoe's Investigations, White-Collar Defense & Compliance Group March 23, 2026 Press Releases Chambers Europe 2026 Recognizes Steptoe Practices and Lawyers March 19, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Recognized for Exceptional Cross‑Border Litigation Work in China Business Law Journal’s Deals of the Year 2025 March 13, 2026 Global Trade & Investment Law Blog US Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs February 20, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Earns "Highly Recommended" Recognition in World IP Review's USA Patent Rankings 2025 February 18, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Attorneys Michael Allan and Joseph Ecker Recognized in 2026 WTR 1000 February 18, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Expands Energy Regulatory and Pipeline Reach with Amy Hoff Joining as Houston Partner February 13, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Highly Ranked in Chambers Global 2026 February 13, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Expands Trade Remedies Group With Addition of Partner Ron Kendler February 2, 2026

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