Steptoe LLP
Client SatisfactionSteptoe LLP provides tax and governance guidance to a range of tax-exempt organizations, with a particular focus on groups in the science and education industries. John Cobb, who counsels tax-exempt organizations and high net worth individuals, leads the team from Washington, DC. Eric Berman joined the DC office from Venable LLP in 2023, and brings experience in litigation and internal investigations. New York-based private client specialist Beth Tractenberg is a key name in the practice. Elinor Ramey departed the team in February 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'Collaboration across practice areas at the firm to provide advice across all relevant areas, outstanding service by partners and associates.'
Key clients
- Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers
- American Institute of Physics
- American Astronomical Society
- ARRAY Alliance
- Ascension Health
- Battelle Memorial Institute
- Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences
- Council on Foundations
- The Common Application
- UNICEF USA
Work highlights
- Advised the American Astronomical Society on corporate, employment, and intellectual property matters.
- Advised the Council on Foundations on exempt organizations and foundation tax policy.
- Advised ARRAY Alliance on general corporate and non-profit matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Cobb