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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.

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 Trials & Litigation, Insurance & Reinsurance, Financial Services, Financial Services Litigation

Carolyn A. Breckel Ph.D.
Carolyn Breckel prepares and prosecutes patent applications in the field of life sciences. She works on a variety of technical areas including cancer immunotherapy, infectious disease vaccines,…

Patent Agent

Patent, Patent Prosecution & Counseling, Intellectual Property

Yi Han Dulkeith Ph.D.
Dr. Yi Han Dulkeith is a member of Steptoe's Intellectual Property group. Yi has 20 years of experience in global patent portfolio development and management in biotechnology. She helps clients…

Partner

Patent, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution & Counseling

Nina M. MacLeay
Nina MacLeay is a senior regulatory advisor in the Chemical, Environmental, and Life Sciences practice, advising clients on federal and state regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters. Her work…

Senior Regulatory Advisor

Chemicals & Environment, US Pesticide Regulation, Chemicals, Consumer Products Regulations

Michel Paradis
Michel Paradis is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in appellate litigation, technology law, and international and national security law. His clients receive unparalleled legal…

Partner

Appeals & Advocacy, AI, Data & Digital, National Security & Cross-Border Transactions, Business & Human Rights

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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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