Stephanie Hauser ’02 is one of South Florida’s accomplished attorneys who is passionate about public service and advocating for victims’ interests. Her commitment to hard work and building a successful career was instilled and reinforced during her time at Gulliver, where she learned foundational skills she still uses today. Read more on Stephanie’s impressive legal career and her advice to Gulliver alumni and students after her.
What have you been up to since graduating from Gulliver?
I live in Coral Gables with my family. Professionally, I recently re-joined Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider + Grossman LLP as a partner, where I focus my practice on complex, high stakes litigation, asset recovery on behalf of fraud victims, federal equity receiverships, whistleblower actions, and grand jury investigations. I worked as an associate at Levine Kellogg from 2012-2015. I’m thrilled to be back a decade later working with some of the smartest, aggressive, yet collegial group of lawyers in Miami.
What inspired you to pursue your current career, and how has your path evolved along the way?
Public service and advocating for victims’ interests have been recurring themes throughout my legal career. I started my legal career clerking for a federal judge. I then worked in private practice at Levine Kellogg and Kobre & Kim. During my time with both firms, I was fortunate to work on what I consider to be public service-adjacent matters, including representing federal equity receivers in SEC and FTC enforcement actions and conducting an independent investigation on behalf of a government board. Prior to re-joining Levine Kellogg in April 2025, I spent 6 1/2 years as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami. During that time, I had the privilege of representing the United States in prosecuting crimes ranging from violent carjackings, to healthcare fraud, data breaches, and cryptocurrency investment fraud. During my final years at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, I served as a Deputy Chief in the Major Crimes Section, where I supervised and trained prosecutors in one of the busiest trial sections in the country. I also served as the Major Crimes Project Safe Childhood Coordinator, overseeing the prosecution of crimes against children. Now that I’m back in private practice, I feel grateful that I’m still able to vindicate victims’ rights through my continued work representing federal equity receivers in asset recovery on behalf of the fraud victims.
Was there something you learned at Gulliver—inside or outside the classroom—that’s made an impact on your life?
I learned that hard work and integrity matter just as much as smarts.
Are there any Gulliver teachers or coaches you credit as having positively influenced you?
I credit my English teachers, in particular, Ms. Fowler, with cultivating a love of literature, as well as with teaching me how to think and write critically and analytically. Gulliver’s rigorous AP program provided a strong educational foundation for a successful legal career.
What is one of your favorite memories from your time at Gulliver Prep?
I remember having a blast at the football games. I was at Gulliver during the football reign of Sean Taylor. The whole school came together to cheer on the team.
What has been one of your proudest moments?
Getting to stand up in court and say, “Stephanie Hauser for the United States” on an almost daily basis for six years was pretty incredible.
As a Gulliver alum, what advice would you give to current students?
Find people who share your values, not necessarily those with identical interests or backgrounds. You’ll end up with lifelong friends with whom you can grow and learn. I met my best friends at Gulliver. We all pursued very different professional paths, but with a common theme of serving the community. We’ve collectively provided underserved communities with access to the performing arts, helped entrepreneurs and small businesses craft a brand to grow and succeed, treated patients in the medical field, and expanded educational opportunities around the world. Despite at times living on different continents, we’ve remained close for almost three decades.
What clubs, sports, or extracurriculars were you involved in at Gulliver Prep, and how did they influence you?
I was a member of the honor society, engaged in the visual arts curriculum, and played water polo.
What’s something about you that most of your classmates might be surprised to learn?
That the girl who used to hate giving class presentations became a trial lawyer.
How do you stay connected with fellow Gulliver Prep alumni or the school community?
I chat with my best friends, all Gulliver alumna, on an almost daily basis. I also have many professional contacts in the legal community who are Gulliver alumni, including one my law partners, Jason Kellogg.
