frustrated by the system. He ended up
getting his law degree at Ohio State
University Moritz College of Law and
worked as a judicial clerk for two years with
U.S. District Judge John D. Holschuh.
“I realized the thing I really love is working
with people from other cultures,” Steger
says. During his job search, he found no
international law firms in Columbus, “but
plenty of companies that needed one.”
His unique talents were put to the test
building an international business team
that partners with a network of firms in
business centers throughout the world.
“That’s the greatest hit of my professional
career—the thing that I’ve enjoyed the
most,” says Steger, 55.
Steger and his team have helped U.S.-
based companies invest in businesses in
regions as far-flung as India and Germany,
and have advised U.S. universities
undertaking global expansions. They
recently helped a U.S. manufacturer of
health care products negotiate an alliance
with a Chinese company, expanding sales
dramatically and leading to a collaboration
on research and development.
Left to Right: Kristina W. Supler**, Gregory A. Gentile, Ian N. Friedman*, Ronald L. Frey**, Anne B. Walton, Eric C. Nemecek**
*Chosen to 2012 Super Lawyers®, **Chosen to 2012 Rising Stars
Friedman & Frey, L.L.C.
The Complete Criminal Defense Law Firm
Our Advantage is a Team Approach
1304 West 6th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113 • PH: (216) 928-7700
www.faflegal.com
Ian N. Friedman
• Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year 2011, Past
President, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Distinguished Alumni, 2011, Cleveland State University
• Board of Trustees, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
• Adjunct Professor, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
• Fellow, American Board of Criminal Lawyers
• Chosen to Super Lawyers, 2010-2012
Ronald L. Frey
• Adjunct Professor, Ursuline College
• Co-Chair, Small/Solo Committee,
American Bar Association
• Chosen to Rising Stars, 2010-2012
Kristina W. Supler
• Nationally Published Author and Speaker
• Editor, The Champion magazine, National
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Chosen to Rising Stars, 2011-2012
Eric C. Nemecek
• Co-Chair, Cyber Crime Committee,
American Bar Association
• Nationally Published Author
• Chosen to Rising Stars 2012
