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Kegler Brown is pleased to announce that firm director Steve Tugend has once again been elected to serve on the board of directors for SCG Legal, a worldwide network of 122 leading independent law firms advising clients in major commercial centers and capitals in more than 62 countries, every U.S. state capital city, and the District of Columbia. Firms in SCG Legal’s network are unified by a culture of premier legal practices and industry leadership, an elevated dedication to client service and responsiveness, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a devotion to transparent, innovative, and fair billing practices.

Steve was re-elected to the 15-member board from among 12,000+ attorneys in the SCG Legal global community and will serve a three-year term. As a director, he will play a key leadership role in strategic planning, program development, and firm recruitment and retention. His efforts will ensure SCG Legal continues to grow strategically, enabling members to best serve clients through a trusted referral system of experienced and politically connected attorneys and professionals, including former government officials such as ministers, members of congress, governors, mayors, attorneys general, and legislative and administrative agency leaders.

“Steve is a proven leader in SCG Legal’s network, offering first-hand experience to member firms and their clients on how to operate seamlessly across borders,” said Alina Gorokhovsky, CEO of SCG Legal. “As a member of our board of directors, Steve’s unique perspective will underpin the continued growth and innovation of benefits the network offers to its members and their clients.”

Steve Tugend is the leader of Kegler Brown’s Government Affairs team, where he zealously lobbies at the federal, state, and local levels for his clients. He is a 30-year veteran of legal, legislative, and political matters.