Overview
November 3, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that Paul Helms, Caitlyn Campbell, and Steven Scholes have been recognized as part of the Enforcement Elite 2025 for the second year in a row by Securities Docket.
Paul, Caitlyn, and Steven are distinguished firm leaders, each bringing a wealth of experience from their previous roles at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Paul and Caitlyn co-lead our SEC enforcement practice, where they defend clients in high-stakes SEC investigations, complex internal investigations, and securities litigation nationwide.
As a member of our management committee and the global head of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, Steven focuses on SEC investigations, shareholder litigation – including class and derivative actions – and internal investigations.
Securities Docket aims to recognize lawyers capable of handling critical, high-stakes cases and swiftly addressing government enforcement and regulatory actions. The selection process is based on thorough research by Securities Docket staff, external nominations, and insights from senior lawyers and other industry professionals.
Learn more about Securities Docket’s Enforcement Elite here.
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