About Stephen Chahn Lee
Stephen Chahn Lee's career journey combines journalism, the law, and medicine. Stephen was a pre-med student in college but switched to journalism and the law due to his love of those areas. He worked for major news organizations, a prominent New York law firm, and the federal government before starting his solo practice in 2022.
At Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and later as an Assistant United States Attorney, Stephen excelled in high-profile cases and public service, impacting the legal landscape. Beyond his professional achievements, Stephen's creative ventures and community involvement, from founding FootnoteTV to contributing to local organizations, highlight his multifaceted contributions to society. Now residing in Chicago with his family, Stephen continues to influence through legal practice, writing, and volunteer work, embodying a life of curiosity and service.
Government Service
Stephen Chahn Lee's decade as an Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago saw him win convictions in all 17 trials, argue more than 20 appeals before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and contribute to a Supreme Court case focusing on drug and health care fraud.
Awarded for his work, he shifted to private practice in 2019, applying his vast legal experience with a continued dedication to justice.
Private Practice
Stephen Chahn Lee's transition from a litigation partner at Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP in 2019 to founding Stephen Lee Law significantly influences health care fraud defense. His practice, enriched by previous experience and multi-state licensure, spans complex legal issues and high-profile cases.
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209 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 950
Chicago, IL 60604