Jefferson Klocke

About Jefferson Klocke

I represent clients in their most challenging insurance and reinsurance disputes. My work on behalf of insurers has involved a range of issues in the property, casualty, life, and health insurance sectors. Much of my insurance practice involves counseling insurers and litigating coverage issues arising out of asbestos, environmental contamination, pharmaceutical products, and other toxic torts. I also represent insurance companies in bankruptcy proceedings as well as against allegations of bad faith. Recently, I\'ve handled for insurance carriers coverage disputes involving sexual abuse claims and COVID-19-related business interruption claims.I\'ve also assisted companies in complying with anti-bribery and other corruption related laws, including the UK Bribery Act and US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act as well as related transnational anti-corruption regimes, including anti-money laundering laws, and export controls and economic sanctions. I have help clients design, implement and evaluate global compliance programs, including training, risk assessments and due diligence on external business partner candidates. I also assist clients with internal and government investigations into potential breaches of company compliance policies and laws, including investigations and actions brought by UK and US enforcement authorities.I\'m active in Steptoe\'s pro bono program. I\'ve handled trial preparation for a Section 1983 case in which the client alleged excessive force that violated his constitutional rights; helped minor refugees from Latin America obtain Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in the United States; and prosecuted an educational rights and discrimination action.While jointly pursuing my JD and MBA, I provided legal counsel to four business start-ups through the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship. I advised the start-ups on formation, entity selection, taxation, equity, and financing issues. I also worked as a consultant to help local businesses analyze and solve a variety of problems through the Eller Business Consulting Program.

Experience

1. Associate Attorney

   Steptoe LLP

   Jun 2016 — Present

Education

• University of Michigan

  BMus, Music Performance, Trumpet

  2007 — 2011

• University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

  2012 — 2015

• University of Arizona - Eller College of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance & General Management

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Pleadings
• Legal Issues
• Legal Writing
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Bankruptcy