Stewart A. Baker
Partner, Steptoe & Johnson
Stewart A. Baker is a partner with the Washington, DC-based law firm of Steptoe & Johnson LLP. His practice includes technology, international law and trade, international arbitration, and appellate litigation.
Technology
Described by The Washington Post (November 20, 1995) as "one of the most techno-literate lawyers around," Stewart Baker's practice includes issues relating to digital commerce, electronic surveillance, encryption, privacy, national security, and export controls.
International Law and Trade
Stewart Baker's practice includes issues relating to government regulation of international trade in high-technology products, and advice and practice under the antidumping and countervailing duty laws of United States, European Community, Canada and Australia. He also counsels clients on issues involving foreign sovereign immunity, and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
International Arbitration
Stewart Baker has handled the arbitration of claims exceeding a billion dollars, is a member of national and international rosters of arbitrators, and is the author of articles and a book on the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law arbitration rules.
Appellate Litigation
In addition to having filed many Supreme Court and appellate briefs, Stewart Baker founded the State and Local Legal Center, which represents state and local governments before the Court; he is currently Chair of the Center's Advisory Board. His writings on appellate and constitutional issues have been cited in opinions of the Supreme Court of the United States. His brief opposing the federal government in New York v. United States, 488 US 1041 (1992), was described by Solicitor General Walter Dellinger as "one of the most influential amicus briefs ever filed in the Supreme Court."
Appearances
- Wiretapping The Internet: Is VoIP Different? May 20, 2004
Biography last updated May 19, 2004