Education
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George Washington University, M.A., 1997
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Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1990
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Ohio State University, B.A., 1986
Bar Admissions
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District of Columbia
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Pennsylvania
Awards and Honors
- 2007 Ohio State University Distinguished Alumni Award, Department of Political Science
- 2002 Patton Boggs LLP Pro Bono Award
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Stephanie Peters assists clients with legislative matters before the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs and Energy & Commerce Committees in both the U.S. House and Senate. Ms. Peters educates members of Congress and the administration on behalf of foreign government clients, and devotes significant time to the representation of clients under the Patton Boggs pro bono program where she focuses on refugees, human rights, and global development. In her international practice, Ms. Peters focuses on global sustainability and supply chain issues for major corporate clients, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Previously, Ms. Peters served as minority counsel to the democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee on issues relating to intellectual property, the federal courts, immigration and refugee policy, constitutional amendments, telecommunications, and private claims bills. During the impeachment of President Clinton, Ms. Peters researched and edited the Staff Committee report, advised Democratic Members regarding the constitutional standards for impeachment, and counseled Members during the floor debate and final vote on the Articles of Impeachment. In addition, she has participated in and led a number of congressional staff and delegations to seven countries in Africa, Haiti, Azerbaijan, Russia, Italy, and Canada.
Ms. Peters is an active member of Patton Boggs’ Diversity Committee, and has cultivated close relationships with members of the Congressional Black and Hispanic Caucuses.
Professional Affiliations:
Board of Directors, U.S.A. for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Member, Women Foreign Policy Group
Board of Directors, Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children
Board of Directors, Ohio State University Alumni Association
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