Baker Botts L.L.P.

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Sterling Marchand

Sterling Marchand

Baker Botts L.L.P., United States

Work Department

Litigation

Position

Partner

Career

Sterling Marchand's practice focuses on complex litigation, including environmental and commercial matters, as well as corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense.

Mr. Marchand represents corporate and individual clients at trial in state and federal courts in matters involving contractual disputes, allegations of price fixing, and the Clean Air Act.

Mr. Marchand counsels corporate clients in investigations by government agencies, in both criminal and civil contexts, including FCPA, fraud, securities, and antitrust investigations. He also assists in conducting internal investigations and advising clients on risk management and compliance.

Additionally, Mr. Marchand guides clients on federal and state political and election law, including campaign finance, ethics, and lobbying compliance. He has assisted corporate clients with investigations by the FEC and in establishing and administering a PAC.

Prior to joining Baker Botts, Mr. Marchand served as a policy advisor to the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security. In that capacity, he worked with members of Congress, advising them on legislation and oversight of the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Marchand was responsible for matters pertaining to critical infrastructure protection (e.g., energy sector, chemical facilities, public transportation).

Memberships

District of Columbia Bar

Virginia State Bar

United States Courts of Appeals for the First, Third and Fourth Circuits

United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Education

J.D., George Washington University Law School 2010 with honors Managing Editor, The George Washington International Law Review

B.A., History & Political Science, University of California at Berkeley 2003