Steptoe LLP

Transportation | Rail Transportation | Commercial Trials & Litigation

Partner

Linda Stein represents clients, primarily in the railroad industry, in complex civil litigation and arbitration as well as regulatory proceedings before the Surface Transportation Board (STB). She has significant experience representing rail clients in contract disputes as well as antitrust matters in court and arbitration. She has extensive experience representing clients in rail control proceedings, unreasonable rule or practice proceedings, railroad line construction proceedings, rate reasonableness proceedings, and rulemaking proceedings before the STB. Her clients appreciate her deep understanding of the rail industry, including her in-depth knowledge of the commercial side of the business and her long-standing relationships within the industry, which allow her to develop effective litigation strategies. As practice group leader of the firm's nationally ranked Transportation Group, Linda is recognized for her ability to provide solutions to the challenges that her clients face in this highly regulated industry.

Member, American Law Institute Fellow, American Bar Foundation Association of Transportation Law Professionals American Bar Association, Infrastructure and Regulated Industries Section Chair (2023-2024) Chair Elect (2022-2023) Vice Chair (2021-2022) Chairman, Railroad Committee (2004-2023) Council Member (2007-2010) Vice Chair, Long Range Planning Committee (2009-present) Vice Chair, Writing Competition Committee (2004-2023) Vice Chair, Membership Committee (2009-2017) Liaison, Commission on Racial & Ethnic Diversity in the Profession (2008-2019)