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Steve Grimes

Steve Grimes

USA 2026

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Steve brings a unique set of global experiences to his clients, having honed his investigation skills as a federal prosecutor, demonstrated his courtroom expertise leading or co-leading fourteen trials, and having developed a pragmatic approach to client service while in-house as a chief compliance officer and litigator at a multinational Fortune 500 company.

Steve is a former U.S. federal prosecutor, an experienced trial lawyer, and a former chief compliance officer and senior litigation counsel for a global publicly-traded Fortune 500 company. Steve’s practice encompasses serving as lead trial counsel on complex disputes, providing compliance counseling, and leading sensitive internal investigations and government interactions. Steve’s in-house experiences greatly aid his ability to provide pragmatic service to his clients. Steve also spent two years leading Winston’s Asia Litigation practice and heading Winston’s former Hong Kong office.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Illinois

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Steve Grimes is recommended for his expertise representing clients in high-stakes internal and government investigations, as well as complex litigation.

Strengths

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  • Steve is as tough as nails. He is very dogged, very hard-working and appropriately aggressive.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Steve is an absolute warrior.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Steve understands the interests of his clients and the broader picture of the case.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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