Robert Ayers is of counsel in Steptoe's Washington office, where he is a member of the Litigation Department. Mr. Ayers' practice focuses on white-collar criminal defense matters.

Prior to joining the Litigation Department, Mr. Ayers was a summer associate for Steptoe. During law school, Mr. Ayers was the recipient of the Snyder Family Saint Joseph of Cupertino Ethics Award as well as the Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., scholarship.