Steve Strauss

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Steve Strauss is a first chair trial lawyer in Cooley's global litigation department with 35 years of experience achieving trial verdicts and settlements in excess of $10 billion. Steve is one of the country's most sought after trial lawyers for complex commercial litigation, including business, intellectual property, environmental and real estate matters.

Over the course of his career, Steve has been lead trial counsel for some of the most prominent companies in the world such as Qualcomm and Kinder Morgan. Steve represents corporate officers and directors, owners, developers, investors and high net worth individuals. He recently defended The Salk Institute in a cutting-edge gender discrimination case and represented the family and estate of Junior Seau, NFL Hall of Fame player, in the NFL concussion litigation. High profile clients like these seek Steve out for his practical advice, persuasive courtroom advocacy and winning record in complex, contentious litigations that often span several years.