Laura A. Steinberg

Laura A. Steinberg

Boston, MA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Sullivan & Worcester LLP

39 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Biography

Laura's practice involves federal and state civil (commercial) litigation and arbitrations throughout the United States, with an emphasis on complex regulatory and fiduciary issues. She has extensive experience in disputes involving shareholder and investor rights and relationships; application of the business judgment rule; and fiduciary disclosures, compliance and enforcement issues (often in a securities law setting). A significant component of her practice consists of counseling clients on how to minimize or avoid litigation exposure both contractually and through proactive conduct. As an integral part of her practice, Laura regularly conducts internal investigations, a number of which have addressed sanctions, FCPA and FCA matters. She has written and provided implementation advice and training for anti-bribery/anti-corruption policies that also address third-party due diligence issues.

Laura has frequently arbitrated in many different forums, including the American Arbitration Association, the National Association of Securities Dealers, the New York Stock Exchange and specially tailored entities. Internationally, she has arbitrated under the auspices of ICSID, the London Court of International Arbitration, the International Chamber of Commerce and similar organizations.

Sullivan & Worcester LLP

39 Best Lawyers awards

Sullivan & Worcester LLP logo

Overview

  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1972
  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1972
  • University of California Berkeley, Special Career Fellow, graduated 1969
  • Bryn Mawr College, B.A., graduated 1968

  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar

  • Boston Bar Association - Member
  • Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights under Law - Board Member

  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar
  • Boston Bar Association - Member
  • Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights under Law - Board Member
  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1972
  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1972
  • University of California Berkeley, Special Career Fellow, graduated 1969
  • Bryn Mawr College, B.A., graduated 1968
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • Supreme Court of the United States

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Arbitration
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • International Arbitration - Commercial
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Mediation
Special Focus:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • White-Collar Criminal Defense

Additional Information

  • Experience
  • Representation of both purchasers and sellers in post-closing disputes including alleged breach of representations and warranties, balance sheet adjustments and indemnification rights
  • Representation of independent trustees and third-party mutual fund service providers in various SEC and state securities enforcement actions and related private securities litigation
  • Defense of majority shareholders and partners, closely held corporations, and partnership entities against derivative and breach of fiduciary duty, including freeze out claims
  • Handling of internal investigations into full range of fiduciary issues
  • Pursuit of partnership books and records actions

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