Stephen Freeman is a licensed attorney with over 12 years of experience supporting federal agencies, regulatory bodies, and private-sector partners in legal, compliance, and litigation functions. His core expertise spans FOIA/Privacy Act compliance, eDiscovery and second request reviews, and federal litigation — making him a valuable legal asset in both pre- and post-award government contracting environments.
Stephen has worked as a FOIA Attorney for the U.S. Department of Transportation, expertly navigating complex requests, redactions, exemptions (b6, b7, 4, 5), and regulatory protocols under 16 CFR Part 1015. He has managed and reviewed high-volume document productions using Relativity, Concordance, Case Central, and Applied Discovery in investigations by the DOJ, SEC, FTC, and other regulatory bodies. He has also served as Team Lead on major second request antitrust reviews, supporting merger & acquisition due diligence and regulatory compliance projects.
In private practice, Stephen leads SB Freeman Law LLC, a litigation firm focused on wrongful death, personal injury, and civil litigation, including federal court appeals. His courtroom experience includes serving as lead trial counsel in federal and circuit courts, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, and negotiating high-value settlements.
Stephen’s unique combination of regulatory, litigation, and document review experience positions him as a strategic partner for federal agencies and contractors seeking expert support in FOIA, information governance, compliance audits, and legal advisory services.
Core Government Contracting Strengths
• FOIA & Privacy Act compliance (16 CFR § 1015); redactions & exemption analysis (b6, b7, 4, 5)
• Federal litigation (District & Appellate Court experience; wrongful death, civil rights, personal injury)
• High-volume document review & eDiscovery (DOJ, FTC, SEC investigations)
• Advanced proficiency in Relativity, Concordance, Kroll Inview, Case Central
• Experience managing legal teams and quality control in large-scale investigations
• Public Trust Clearance & admitted to practice in MD and DC
• Strong legal writing, research, motion practice, and client negotiation skills
• Committed to pro bono service and access to justice