Former US Attorney Rejoins BakerHostetler's White Collar Team

Rebecca Lutzko returns to the firm's national practice in Cleveland.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:05pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a stack of legal documents with a metallic pen resting on top, creating an intimate, serious mood without words to conceptually represent the expertise of a white-collar crime defense team.The return of a former federal prosecutor to BakerHostetler's elite White Collar team signals the firm's commitment to staying at the forefront of complex financial crime defense.Cleveland Today

BakerHostetler, a leading national law firm, has announced that Rebecca Lutzko, the former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, has rejoined the firm's national White Collar Defense and Corporate Investigations team in Cleveland.

Why it matters

Lutzko's return to BakerHostetler's prestigious White Collar practice underscores the firm's commitment to strengthening its capabilities in handling complex financial crimes and corporate investigations, particularly as regulatory scrutiny and enforcement actions continue to rise.

The details

In her new role, Lutzko will leverage her extensive experience as a federal prosecutor to advise clients on a wide range of white-collar matters, including securities fraud, money laundering, and corporate compliance. Her deep understanding of government enforcement priorities and investigative tactics will be invaluable in helping clients navigate the evolving landscape of white-collar crime.

  • Lutzko rejoined BakerHostetler on April 13, 2026.

The players

Rebecca Lutzko

The former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, who has rejoined BakerHostetler's national White Collar Defense and Corporate Investigations team in Cleveland.

BakerHostetler

A leading national law firm that has strengthened its prestigious White Collar practice with Lutzko's return.

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What they’re saying

“I'm thrilled to be back at BakerHostetler and to have the opportunity to collaborate with the firm's talented White Collar team. Together, we will continue to provide our clients with the highest level of legal counsel and representation in this complex and evolving area of law.”

— Rebecca Lutzko, Former U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Ohio

The takeaway

Lutzko's return to BakerHostetler's White Collar practice underscores the firm's commitment to staying at the forefront of white-collar crime defense and corporate investigations, ensuring its clients receive the most comprehensive and strategic legal counsel in this rapidly changing landscape.