Stefan Schropp is an associate in the litigation and enforcement practice group of Ropes & Gray. Based in Washington, D.C., Stefan is an experienced commercial litigator who represents public and private companies, universities, and other sophisticated clients in complex litigation, including high-stakes contract disputes, deal-related litigation, business and employment claims, and enforcement matters arising under the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), False Claims Act (FCA), and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). With experience in all phases of civil litigation, from pre-suit strategy through appeals, as well as enforcement actions, Stefan provides actionable and practical guidance that allows clients to navigate their most complex issues.
In addition to his commercial litigation work, Stefan frequently advises on regulatory and compliance issues for clients across the spectrum of the health care and life sciences industry, including pharmaceutical and medical device companies, hospital systems, and management companies. He also regularly works on appellate matters and counsels clients in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
Before joining the firm, Stefan clerked for the Honorable R. Lanier Anderson, III of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and spent three years teaching 7th grade math in Charlotte, North Carolina through Teach for America. In addition to his law degree, he has masters degrees in Public Administration from the UNC School of Government and in Business Administration from Queens University.
Experience
- Trial counsel for preeminent national medical research organization, resulting unanimous jury verdict for client.
- Counsel for private equity portfolio company in mass tort action related to purported emissions of ethylene oxide.
- Counsel for major pharmaceutical manufacturer in case brought by Texas Attorney General alleging violations of state-level False Claims Act.
- Assisted in defense of a pharmaceutical company against allegations of violations of the False Claims Act and the Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act.
- Assisted in the representation of multiple major pharmaceutical companies in federal court related to donations to independent charities.
- Advised health care and research institutions in connection with internal investigations involving allegations of research misconduct.
- Represented global pharmaceutical and medical device companies in DOJ and internal investigations involving alleged violations of False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute relating to promotion and sales of company products.
- Assisted in defense of a medical device manufacturer facing a False Claims Act qui tam suit relating to alleged kickbacks.
- Represented multiple incarcerated individuals as appointed counsel in the Eleventh Circuit and D.C. Court of Appeals. [Pro Bono]
- Represented multiple domestic violence victims seeking Civil Protection Orders. [Pro Bono]