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Chief Information and Practice Support Officer

Steptoe & Johnson LLP is an international law firm widely recognized for vigorous advocacy in complex litigation and arbitration, successful representation of clients before governmental agencies, and creative and practical advice in guiding business transactions. The firm has more than 500 lawyers and other professionals in offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, Phoenix, and Washington.

Donald is the Chief Information Officer at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, where he brings over 25 years’ experience as a senior executive in and high regarded consultant to national and international law firms.He has unusually broad experience in law firm management, having been directly responsible not only for technology but also library services, records management, client intake and conflicts-of-interest, litigation support, patent and trademark prosecution administration, paralegal services, trusts and tax operations, and project management. In his role as technology leader he has been instrumental in implementing a multitude of solutions including financial systems, business continuity, practice support, and knowledge management. He is knowledgeable in all areas of law firm management including finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. Donald has been a frequent speaker at many industry and technology events and writes for various trade publications. He is a graduate of Haverford College and performed as an opera singer in New York and Philadelphia before turning his sights to technology.