Overview
(August 17, 2026, Washington, DC) – Leslie Belcher, managing director of Steptoe's Government Affairs & Public Policy group, has been featured in Forbes' 2026 50 Over 50: Impact list. The list spotlights "women who are actively leading organizations, building businesses, advancing scientific discovery, shaping public policy, creating cultural impact or driving social change…[resulting in] fresh faces with unique stories of reinvention, persistence in the face of obstacles and fierce commitment to leaving the world a little bit better than they found it."
Forbes recognizes Leslie as "widely regarded as one of K Street's most influential lobbyists and a trusted expert on the House Republican Conference."
Read Leslie’s profile and view the full list of honorees here.
About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients and innovative thinking before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.
