Steven Scholes, USA | Chambers Profiles

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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

1

Band 1

Litigation: Securities

Illinois

4 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Illinois

10 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Steven Scholes

USA

Practice Areas

Steven (Steve) S. Scholes focuses his practice on SEC investigations, shareholder litigation, including class and derivative actions, and internal investigations. He is an experienced trial lawyer, and he has tried civil, criminal and administrative cases in federal and state courts. Steve regularly represents clients before the Securities and Exchange Commission, state securities regulators and self-regulatory organizations, such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and stock, options and futures exchanges. He has served as the global head and operations partner for the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group and the head of both the Chicago Trial Group and the Firm’s SEC Defense Group.

View more at: https://www.mwe.com/people/scholes-steven-s/

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - Illinois

1

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Steven Scholes is noted for his expertise handling shareholder class actions and derivative claims as well as internal investigations.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Illinois

3

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Steven Scholes has a strong reputation for his representation of clients facing multi-agency investigations. He is well known for his handling of SEC proceedings and FINRA arbitrations.

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Strengths

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Steve's client service and general level of service are unmatched in my 20-year professional career. He has the unique ability to put a client's mind at ease in all circumstances. He is never above the client in his eyes.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steven is so detail-oriented. He checks every box. He is a great communicator, does a great job managing client expectations and lets them know what is around the corner. He is a top-notch lawyer.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steve is a consummate gentleman, but also a highly effective warrior and the combination is powerful. He is a true expert and a strategist at the highest level.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steven is a superb lawyer who has the ability to explain complex litigation issues in understandable terms. He is also able to work productively with plaintiffs lawyers in ways that satisfy their needs without sacrificing his client's interests.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steve is very knowledgeable and sophisticated in securities litigation matters.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steven is a very talented lawyer who makes good strategic decisions.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steve's client service and general level of service are unmatched in my 20-year professional career. He has the unique ability to put a client's mind at ease in all circumstances. He is never above the client in his eyes.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steven is so detail-oriented. He checks every box. He is a great communicator, does a great job managing client expectations and lets them know what is around the corner. He is a top-notch lawyer.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steve is a consummate gentleman, but also a highly effective warrior and the combination is powerful. He is a true expert and a strategist at the highest level.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steven is a superb lawyer who has the ability to explain complex litigation issues in understandable terms. He is also able to work productively with plaintiffs lawyers in ways that satisfy their needs without sacrificing his client's interests.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steve is very knowledgeable and sophisticated in securities litigation matters.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steven is a very talented lawyer who makes good strategic decisions.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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