PERSONNEL FILE: Twenty-two Steptoe attorneys named 'Leaders in their Field'

BRIDGEPORT - Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that 22 firm attorneys have been ranked by Chambers USA – America's Leading Lawyers for Business as 2013 “Leaders in their Field.”

These rankings will be issued in the coming edition of Chambers USA. Jonathan R. Ellis and Ancil G. Ramey will join 20 of their colleagues for the first time on the list. The complete practice rankings will be released in May.

Steptoe & Johnson attorneys named as 2013 “Leaders in their Field”: Rodney L. Bean, Susan S. Brewer, Bryan R. Cokeley, Patrick D. Deem, David E. Dick, Ellis, Louis E. Enderle, Sharon O. Flanery, William E. Galeota, Evans L. King, Jr., Randall C. Light, John R. Merinar, Jr., C. David Morrison, Jeffrey K. Phillips, Ramey, James A. Russell, Christopher L. Slaughter, Robert M. Steptoe, Jr., John C. Stump, Joanna I. Tabit, L. Frederick Williams, Jr. and Walter L. Williams.

“We are honored that so many of our attorneys received this recognition. It shows the firm’s strength in all of our practice areas. It also showcases are unwavering commitment to building and maintaining strong client relationships,” firm CEO Susan Brewer said.

Each year, Chambers USA conducts in-depth interviews with clients to assess the reputations and expertise of business lawyers across the United States. Attorneys are ranked by their clients on qualities such as technical ability, professional conduct, commitment, client service and commercial awareness. These rankings are based upon the recommendations of clients and lawyers throughout the United States.

Steptoe & Johnson is nationally recognized as an energy firm with core strengths in energy law, labor & employment law, litigation and transactional law. Visit www.steptoe-johnson.com.