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Steptoe LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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Steptoe LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Steptoe LLP has a formidable white-collar criminal defense practice with a reputation for cutting-edge trial counsel. The practice is highly adept at representing individual clients in high-profile cases concerning allegations of financial crime and public corruption. It is also well equipped to advise during investigations by the SEC and DOJ, with particular strength in FCPA matters. The group is able to draw on additional capabilities in securities enforcement and regulation, advising clients including companies and executives in the pharmaceutical, technology and automotive industries across a broad array of sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Steptoe represented Huawei in litigation in New York and Washington defending them against RICO accusations.

Strengths

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  • Steptoe's background in criminal and civil defense work just makes the firm's partners excellent counsellors on how to address these investigations.

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  • The firm is very responsive and client focused with deep trial and courtroom experience.

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  • Steptoe thinks outside the box, with a client first mentality.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Reid Weingarten
    Reid Weingarten

    Reid Weingarten

    Reid Weingarten splits his time between the Washington, DC and New York offices of Steptoe. He maintains his longstanding reputation as one of the most sought-after lawyers around for the defense of high-stakes and high-profile criminal trials.

    • Reid is an excellent and uniquely experienced lawyer.

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    • Reid is one of the top trial lawyers in the nation. His down-to-earth manner is accompanied by non-stop preparation and the perfect touch in the courtroom. He produces results that other lawyers can only dream of.

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  • Brian M Heberlig
    Brian M Heberlig

    Brian M Heberlig

    Brian Heberlig continues to command respect for his representation of public officials and corporate executives in high-profile criminal trials.

    • Brian is a high stakes defense trial lawyer who can lead the most complex high-profile cases.

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    • Brian is a thorough, strategic, extremely capable lawyer who has the ability to handle any type of case. He has vast experience in highly complex fraud cases, both for significant companies and for individuals.

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    • Brian did the best cross examination of an expert witness I have ever seen.

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  • Jason Weinstein
    Jason Weinstein

    Jason Weinstein

    Jason Weinstein draws praise for his work for corporate and individual clients under criminal investigation, offering particular expertise in matters relating to cryptocurrency and blockchain.

    • Jason is just a fantastic attorney that is so great with clients, as well as having a strong strategic sense.

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  • Brigida Benitez
    Brigida Benitez

    Brigida Benitez

    Brigida Benitez brings deep experience in litigation involving FISA and international fraud, with particular strength in advising clients on matters before the World Bank’s Integrity Compliance Office

    • Brigida is a great strategic thinker and fantastic at seeing around corners.

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    • Benitez is a very wise and measured lawyer.

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Ranked Individuals at Steptoe LLP (4)

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    Reid Weingarten

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    Brian M Heberlig

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    Jason Weinstein

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    Brigida Benitez

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