Overview
Reem Sadik focuses her practice on white-collar criminal litigation, government investigations, corporate internal investigations, and compliance counseling. She has deep experience in both private practice and in government service.
Her clients include senior executives and Fortune 100 companies, and span across a broad array of industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, media, and technology. Reem has experience in matters involving: life sciences criminal investigations; Congressional investigations; the False Claims Act; the Anti-Kickback Statute; financial crimes, and whistleblower cases. Her experience also includes fact development, witness preparation, motions practice, and document management issues.
Reem has worked in all three branches of the federal government. She worked in the Visits division of the Office of the Chief of Protocol in the US Department of State and in the Office of Majority Whip James Clyburn in the US House of Representatives. She also is a former law clerk to Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson of the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and Judge James R. Spencer of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Reem has been recognized repeatedly in different publications, including Super Lawyers: "Rising Stars" in the area of Criminal Defense: White Collar; Best Lawyers: "Ones to Watch;" and in Washington Life Magazine as one of Washington's most influential people under 40.
Reem believes in the importance of pro bono work. She was awarded the John Nolan Award, Steptoe's highest internal honor for pro bono excellence, for successfully exonerating a client on death row in a case involving prosecutorial misconduct.
- District of Columbia
- South Carolina
- US Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- Hon. O. Rogeriee Thompson, US Court of Appeals, First Circuit, 2018-2019
- Hon. James R. Spencer, US District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 2014-2015
- J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 2014, cum laude
- M.A., American University, 2011, magna cum laude
- B.A., Sewanee: The University of the South, 2009, cum laude
Speaking Engagements
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"Your Horn Isn't Going to Toot Itself! Transforming Self-Doubt into Self-Empowerment & Confidently Showcasing Your Value," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL), September 24, 2024
- "Regulatory and Investigations: Perspectives from the UAE & US," Hadef & Partners and Steptoe Event, Dubai, June 5, 2024
- "Lunch Discussion: Growing Your Referral Network," Women's White Collar Defense Association DC Chapter Meeting, April 17, 2024
- "Fireside Chat & Dinner: Building Your Brand & Your Book," Her Legal Circle, April 16, 2024
- "The Joint-Defense Agreement: Navigating the Landscape," Women’s White Collar Defense Association Panel, July 26, 2023
- "Understanding Joint Defense Agreements: The Implications for White Collar Clients," American Bar Association Panel, October 27, 2022
News & Publications
Press Releases
Steptoe Wins “Most Important Case of the Year” at the Global Investigations Review Awards 2024
November 15, 2024
Press Releases
Steptoe Announces Partner and Counsel Promotions for January 1, 2024
November 28, 2023
Media Mentions
Coalition of Women Initiatives in Law Features Reem Sadik in Member Spotlight
October 19, 2021
Press Releases
Steptoe Receives 125 Individual Mentions in Best Lawyers in America 2021
August 20, 2020
Publications
Countless Fraud Prosecutions Called Into Question
Daily Journal
May 5, 2020
By: Reem Sadik
Publications
New York City Bar: Prosecutors' Duty to Disclose Held Broader than Duty Imposed by Brady v. Maryland
ABA Young Lawyers Division
February 6, 2017
By: Reem Sadik
Events
Seminars & Events
A Closer Look: How Senior In-House Counsel Can be Diversity Change Agents
April 27, 2022
Speakers: Reem Sadik, Bobbie L. King Jr., Tiffany King, Devang Shah, Elspeth White
Webinars
Navigating the Road Ahead: Oversight and Enforcement Related to COVID-19 Funds
July 13, 2021
Speakers: Jason M. Weinstein, Reem Sadik, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Tyler C. Murray, Ari Redbord
Noteworthy
- Best Lawyers in America, "One to Watch," Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2021-2023)
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Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," Criminal Defense: White Collar (2021-2024)
- Washington Life Magazine, Washington's Most Influential People Under 40 (2018-2020)
- American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Scholar (2015-2016)
Previous Employment
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Federal Communications Commission's (FCC), Enforcement Bureau, Bureau Chief's Office
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United States Congress, Office of the Majority Whip, James E. Clyburn
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Intern, Hon. Reggie B. Walton, US District Court, District of Columbia
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Intern, Hon. David C. Norton, US District Court, District of South Carolina
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Intern, Hon. Margaret B. Seymour, US District Court, District of South Carolina
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US Department of State, Office of the Chief of Protocol
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NBC's Meet the Press
Professional Affiliations
- Women’s White Collar Defense Association
- Co-chair, Young Professionals Committee
- Member, Ginsburg Scholarship Committee
- Member, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
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Founding Member, Meridian International Center's Council on Women's Leadership
- Secretary, Board of Directors, Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
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Young Lawyers Division, American Bar Association
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Sustaining Member, South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
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Member, DC Bar Foundation's Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council
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District of Columbia Bar Association
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South Carolina Bar Association
- The Barristers