Michael Gruden has joined Steptoe as a partner in the Washington, D.C., office, where he will lead the firm’s cybersecurity practice. He arrives from Crowell & Moring. For commentary from Gruden, see “Navigating DoD’s Final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program Rules” (Oct. 1, 2025). For insights from Steptoe, see “The Data Analytics and AI Transition in Compliance” (May 13, 2026).