Steven M. Bauer, Esq.

With over 30 years of legal practice, Steven M. Bauer has focused extensively on high-stakes intellectual property litigation and technology-driven disputes. He has served as lead counsel in numerous jury trials and appeals, representing both plaintiffs and defendants across various federal districts and the International Trade Commission. His background includes significant work in patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and complex commercial matters involving emerging technologies and life sciences.

This neutral is characterized by a rare combination of elite technical training from MIT and decades of trial experience in federal courts. He is best suited for high-value technology and life sciences disputes where the parties require a neutral who understands the underlying engineering or scientific principles as well as the legal nuances of patent and trade secret law.

Holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT, providing a deep technical foundation for complex patent and technology disputes.

He is regarded by legal professionals as a highly technical and detail-oriented neutral who excels at managing complex multi-party patent litigations. Parties frequently note his ability to grasp intricate scientific concepts quickly and his persistent approach to reaching settlements in contentious matters.