United States Sentencing Commission
Steffan J. is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the judicial system, currently serving as a Staff Attorney at the United States Sentencing Commission since June 2022. Prior to this role, Steffan worked as a Staff Attorney for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and held various positions at the Louisiana Supreme Court, including Senior Research Attorney and Research Attorney. Steffan's career began at the First Circuit Court of Appeal, where a Research Attorney role was held for several years. Additionally, Steffan gained valuable experience through summer associate positions at Liskow & Lewis, Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips, and Kean Miller LLP, as well as a judicial externship with Judge Randolph Parro. Academically, Steffan J. earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.), magna cum laude, from LSU Law, an MBA from Louisiana State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University, complemented by an Honors Diploma from Brother Martin High School.
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United States Sentencing Commission
The U.S. Sentencing Commission, a bipartisan, independent agency located in the judicial branch of government, was created by Congress in 1984 to reduce sentencing disparities and promote transparency and proportionality in sentencing. The Commission collects, analyzes, and distributes a broad array of information on federal sentencing practices, continuously establishing and amending sentencing guidelines for the judicial branch and assisting the other branches in developing effective and efficient crime policy.