The ABA Antitrust Law Spring Meeting is an annual event organized by the American Bar Association's Antitrust Law Section. It serves as a premier gathering for professionals in competition, consumer protection, and data privacy law, bringing together experts from around the world to discuss and analyze current issues and developments in these fields.
The 2022 Spring Meeting featured a comprehensive agenda covering a wide range of topics, including enforcement priorities, merger reviews, cartel enforcement, and the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property. Sessions such as "Enforcers Roundtable" provided insights from leading competition authorities, while panels like "IP-Antitrust Fundamentals" explored the relationship between intellectual property rights and antitrust principles.
In addition to educational sessions, the event offered numerous networking opportunities, including receptions and informal gatherings, allowing attendees to connect with peers, government officials, and industry leaders. Notable speakers included high-ranking officials from the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, as well as esteemed judges and academics, providing diverse perspectives on antitrust enforcement and policy.
The Spring Meeting is ideal for antitrust practitioners, in-house counsel, economists, and policymakers seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in antitrust law and policy. Attendees gain valuable insights into enforcement trends, legal strategies, and emerging issues, enhancing their professional knowledge and practice.
Speakers(28)
Alejandra Palacios Prieto
Consultant at The Brattle Group
Alejandra Palacios Prieto is a consultant at The Brattle Group, providing expertise in competition economics.
Alexandre Cordeiro Macedo
President at Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Economica (CADE)
Alexandre Cordeiro Macedo is the president of CADE, Brazil's competition authority, overseeing antitrust enforcement in the country.
Alice R. Senechal
Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
Alice R. Senechal is a magistrate judge at the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota, with experience in antitrust litigation.
Amit P. Mehta
Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Amit P. Mehta serves as a judge at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, presiding over significant antitrust cases.
Ashok Ramani
Partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Ashok Ramani is a partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, focusing on antitrust and intellectual property litigation.
Barry C. Lynn
Executive Director at Open Markets Institute
Barry C. Lynn is the executive director of the Open Markets Institute, focusing on antitrust policy and market concentration.
Bernice B. Donald
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
Bernice B. Donald serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, with experience in civil rights and antitrust law.
Cani Fernandez
President at National Commission of Markets & Competition
Cani Fernandez is the president of Spain's National Commission of Markets & Competition, leading the country's competition authority.
Denise L. Cote
Judge at U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
Denise L. Cote is a judge at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, known for her extensive experience in antitrust litigation.
Diane P. Wood
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
Diane P. Wood serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, with a focus on antitrust and trade regulation.
Gerald J. Pappert
Judge at U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Gerald J. Pappert serves as a judge at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, handling complex antitrust cases.
Gwendolyn J. Cooley
NAAG Representative at Office of the Attorney General, Wisconsin
Gwendolyn J. Cooley is the NAAG representative at the Office of the Attorney General in Wisconsin, focusing on antitrust enforcement.
Holly Vedova
Director, Bureau of Competition at Federal Trade Commission
Holly Vedova serves as the director of the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission, leading antitrust enforcement efforts.
John Kwoka
Chief Economist to the Chair at Federal Trade Commission
John Kwoka serves as the chief economist to the chair at the Federal Trade Commission, providing economic analysis for antitrust enforcement.
Jonathan M. Jacobson
Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC
Jonathan M. Jacobson is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC, specializing in antitrust law.
Jonathan S. Kanter
Assistant Attorney General at U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Jonathan S. Kanter serves as the assistant attorney general for the Antitrust Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, leading federal antitrust enforcement.
Kevin Arquit
Chief Legal Officer at JBS USA
Kevin Arquit is the chief legal officer at JBS USA, with a background in antitrust law and corporate compliance.
Leslie C. Overton
Partner at Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
Leslie C. Overton is a partner at Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP, with expertise in antitrust counseling and litigation.
Lina M. Khan
Chair at Federal Trade Commission
Lina M. Khan is the chair of the Federal Trade Commission, known for her focus on antitrust enforcement in the digital economy.
Margrethe Vestager
Executive Vice President & Commissioner at European Commission
Margrethe Vestager serves as the executive vice president and commissioner at the European Commission, leading competition policy and enforcement.
Michael D. Hausfeld
Chairman at Hausfeld LLP
Michael D. Hausfeld is the chairman of Hausfeld LLP, renowned for his work in antitrust and human rights litigation.
Michal Halperin
Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School
Michal Halperin is a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, specializing in competition policy and regulation.
Paulette Brown
Past President at American Bar Association
Paulette Brown is a past president of the American Bar Association, advocating for diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
R. David Proctor
Judge at U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama
R. David Proctor is a judge at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, with a focus on complex antitrust matters.
Rahat Kaunain Hassan
Chairperson at Competition Commission of Pakistan
Rahat Kaunain Hassan serves as the chairperson of the Competition Commission of Pakistan, overseeing antitrust enforcement in the country.
Roberta D. Liebenberg
Partner at Fine Kaplan & Black
Roberta D. Liebenberg is a partner at Fine Kaplan & Black, specializing in antitrust and complex commercial litigation.
Samuel A.A. Levine
Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection at Federal Trade Commission
Samuel A.A. Levine is the director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Federal Trade Commission, overseeing consumer protection enforcement.
Zephyr Teachout
Professor of Law at Fordham Law School
Zephyr Teachout is a professor of law at Fordham Law School, known for her scholarship in antitrust and corruption.
Event Details
- Date
- April 6-8, 2022
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Marriott Marquis
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Antitrust practitioners, in-house counsel, economists, policymakers
- CLE Credits
- Up to 15 CLE credits
- Attendees
- Over 2,300 attendees from 54 countries