BakerHostetler Rehires Former Federal Prosecutor in Cleveland

Rebecca Lutzko rejoins the firm's litigation practice group after serving as a federal prosecutor.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:14pm

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BakerHostetler has announced that Rebecca Lutzko has rejoined the firm as a partner in its litigation practice group in Cleveland. Lutzko previously worked at the firm for seven years before leaving to serve as a federal prosecutor, where she supervised investigations and prosecutions of various federal crimes including healthcare fraud, securities crimes, public corruption, and cybercrimes.

Why it matters

Lutzko's return to BakerHostetler represents a significant hire for the firm, as her experience as a federal prosecutor will likely strengthen the firm's litigation capabilities, particularly in high-profile and complex cases involving white-collar crimes and civil rights violations.

The details

During her time as a federal prosecutor, Lutzko oversaw affirmative civil investigations and authorized civil litigation on matters involving violations of the False Claims Act and other civil rights statutes. Her expertise in these areas will be valuable as she rejoins BakerHostetler's litigation practice group.

  • Lutzko previously worked at BakerHostetler for seven years before leaving to serve as a federal prosecutor.
  • Lutzko has now rejoined BakerHostetler as a partner in its litigation practice group in Cleveland.

The players

Rebecca Lutzko

A former federal prosecutor who has rejoined BakerHostetler as a partner in its litigation practice group in Cleveland.

BakerHostetler

A law firm that has rehired Rebecca Lutzko as a partner in its litigation practice group in Cleveland.

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The takeaway

Lutzko's return to BakerHostetler represents a strategic move by the firm to bolster its litigation capabilities, particularly in high-stakes cases involving white-collar crimes and civil rights violations, by tapping into her extensive experience as a federal prosecutor.