Stephen H. Sutro (“Steve”) is co-chair of Duane Morris’ Trial Practice Group and a member of the firm’s governing Partners Board.
Steve is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for both commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense. Steve also has been repeatedly recognized as one of Northern California’s Super Lawyers in the area of white-collar criminal defense.
Steve has led investigations and litigation on behalf of clients in matters involving government contracts and false claims, antitrust laws, securities fraud and insider trading, RICO, corporate governance, the environment, food and drug, homeland security and customs enforcement, trade secrets, and public corruption. From Arthur Andersen to the Varsity Blues college admissions cases, these matters have been noteworthy and significant. Steve necessarily is experienced in crisis management and managing responses to media in high profile investigations and litigation. The nature of his practice demands experience not only in the courtroom, but also in risk management and compliance, strategies to minimize potential criminal and civil liability, and committed advocacy in the pursuit of justice.