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Jeffrey L Steiner

Jeffrey L Steiner

Global 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory

USA

5 years ranked

Derivatives

USA

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Jeffrey advises financial institutions, investment funds, exchanges, corporate end users and trade associations on regulatory, policy, enforcement and transactional matters involving derivatives, commodities and securities. He assists clients with derivatives regulatory and compliance issues relating to the Dodd-Frank Act, the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC and SEC regulations, NFA and exchange rules and cross-border derivatives transactions. Jeffrey also counsels clients on regulatory, compliance and transactional matters involving cryptocurrencies, digital assets and blockchain technology.

Career

He was previously special counsel in the CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight where he worked on several Dodd-Frank Act rulemakings.

Personal

JD, Tulane Law School, 2004; BBA, Emory University, 2001.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory - USA

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Jeffrey Steiner of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is well versed in regulatory matters, including frequently advising clients on CFTC regulations.

Derivatives - USA

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Jeffrey Steiner of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is well versed in regulatory matters, including frequently advising clients on CFTC regulations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Jeffrey is an excellent, client-focused lawyer. His knowledge of the law and emerging trends is impressive.

    Derivatives: Mainly RegulatoryChambers Global Guide
  • He provides sound guidance that is practical rather than just theoretical. He has great connections with CFTC staff, which allows for deep insight into regulator views.

    Derivatives: Mainly RegulatoryChambers Global Guide
  • Jeffrey is the first person we call when we have a derivatives or swap dealer issue. He is always responsive and understands issues well.

    Derivatives: Mainly RegulatoryChambers Global Guide
  • Jeffrey is a fantastic lawyer and an extremely good advocate for his clients.

    Derivatives: Mainly RegulatoryChambers Global Guide
  • Jeffrey ensures our team understands all topics and concepts. He is responsive and understands all of our internal considerations when providing advice.

    Derivatives: Mainly RegulatoryChambers Global Guide

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