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Stephen Larson
Former United States district judge and prominent attorney
Stephen G. Larson
High-Stakes Trial and Appellate Lawyer | Founding Partner of Larson LLP | Former U.S. District Judge
About
Stephen G. Larson is a founding partner of Larson LLP, an elite litigation firm with offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, Washington, D.C., and London. He is a former federal prosecutor and federal judge with over 33 years of courtroom experience. Larson is highly accomplished in civil litigation, white collar defense, internal investigations and compliance, and appellate advocacy.12
Experience
- Founding Partner at Larson LLP (January 2016 - Present)
- Civil litigation practice representing senior executives, prominent businesses, public and private companies, and individuals in high-stakes civil and commercial disputes2
- White collar practice defending companies, executives, and entities in criminal matters and government investigations2
- Frequently engaged as an arbitrator and mediator in complex commercial disputes2
- Partner and Complex Litigation Practice Group Leader at Arent Fox (June 2011 - January 2016)2
- United States District Judge for the Central District of California (October 2000 - November 2009)3
- Federal Prosecutor at U.S. Department of Justice (August 1991 - September 2000)2
- Associate at O'Melveny & Myers LLP (August 1989 - August 1991)2
Education
- Bachelor's degree in International Politics from Georgetown University (1982 - 1986)2
- Juris Doctor from USC Gould School of Law (1986 - 1989)2
Larson consistently ranks among the top litigators in the U.S. and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar since 2015.3 He was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in 20244 and named one of the "Top 100 Lawyers in California" for five consecutive years starting in 2021.5
