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Todd Stenerson

A&O Shearman

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Position: Partner
Rating:
  • Litigation Star
  • National Practice Area Star
Practice Areas:
Competition/antitrust
Commercial
Jurisdictions:
Biography

Todd Stenerson is the U.S. Head of Antitrust Litigation at A&O Shearman. For more than three decades, he has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in significant antitrust, commercial litigation, multidistrict litigation and arbitration matters before courts throughout the United States.

Todd has extensive experience handling investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission. His practice also encompasses a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including dealer termination cases, RICO claims, business torts, breach of contract disputes and ERISA litigation.

Recognized as an AV Preeminent-rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and a BTI Client Service All-Star, Todd is consistently praised by clients, peers and industry publications for his strategic thinking, trial advocacy and collaborative approach. He is regularly ranked by Chambers & Partners for General Commercial Litigation, with clients highlighting his courtroom skills and his ability to manage large-scale, complex disputes.

Benchmark Litigation has shortlisted Todd four times for "Antitrust Litigator of the Year" and has recognized him as both a "National Practice Area Star" and a "Local Litigation Star." He has also been recognized by The Legal 500 for his litigation expertise.

Clients describe Todd as a highly strategic and compelling advocate, an exceptional trial lawyer and a tenacious fighter. He is noted for taking a hands-on approach to major disputes, including depositions, trial preparation and strategic decision-making throughout all stages of litigation.

Key practice areas
  • Class action
  • Commercial
  • Commercial and transactions
  • Commercial disputes
  • Dispute resolution
  • Securities
  • White collar crime
Sector expertise
  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Fisheries and aquaculture
  • Food and beverage
  • Forestry
  • Gaming
  • Government and public policy
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Mining
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Shipping
  • Social infrastructure
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Tourism
  • Transport
  • Utilities
Education/Alumni
  • JD, University of Notre Dame - 1994
Bar Admissions
  • Michigan - 1994
  • Illinois - 1995
  • Washington, DC - 1999
Address:
1101 New York Avenue,
NW, Washington,
D.C. 20005,
United States
Tel:+1 202 508 8093 Email:Contact this practitioner Website:https://www.aoshearman.com/en/people/todd-stenerson