Leah M. Quadrino

Leah M. Quadrino is an accomplished commercial litigator, representing plaintiffs and defendants in domestic and international disputes across a variety of industries, including financial services, real estate, oil and gas, toxic tort, waste disposal, reinsurance, and insurance, among other areas. Named a "Next Generation Lawyer" in Dispute Resolution: General Commercial Disputes by the Legal 500 US, Leah has tried cases before state and federal courts (jury and bench trials) and arbitration panels, including before Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and AIDA Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society (ARIAS). 

Drawing on her widespread litigation experience, Leah also handles professional liability matters. She represents lawyers in defense of legal malpractice claims, including claims under New York Judiciary Law Section 487, and advises clients concerning allegations of malpractice and ethical violations. 

Leah also recognizes that many disputes can be resolved outside of the courtroom and that clients are often best served when that can be achieved. She works closely with her clients to understand their business needs and develop a litigation strategy that balances vigorous representation with an awareness of the larger picture at every phase of the dispute.  

Active in her pro bono practice and in her community, Leah has represented recent immigrants, refugees, and homeless persons, as well as victims of sex trafficking, employment discrimination, and excessive force violations. She is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and she serves as co-chair of Steptoe's firm-wide Professional Training Committee.