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(37)
Alejandra Palacios Prieto
Consultant at The Brattle Group
Alejandra Palacios Prieto is a consultant at The Brattle Group, specializing 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, leading antitrust enforcement in Brazil.
Alice R. Senechal
Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
Alice R. Senechal serves as a magistrate judge at the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota, handling antitrust matters.
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, handling significant antitrust litigation.
Ashok Ramani
Partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Ashok Ramani is a partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, specializing in antitrust and competition law.
Barry C. Lynn
Executive Director at Open Markets Institute
Barry C. Lynn is the executive director of the Open Markets Institute, advocating for competition policy reforms.
Bernice B. Donald
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
Bernice B. Donald is a judge at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, with experience in antitrust cases.
Cani Fernandez
President at National Commission of Markets & Competition
Cani Fernandez is the president of Spain's National Commission of Markets & Competition, overseeing competition policy and enforcement.
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, presiding over complex antitrust cases.
Diane P. Wood
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
Diane P. Wood serves as a judge at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, with a focus on antitrust law.
Elizabeth M. Bailey
Vice President, Antitrust and Competition Practice at Charles River Associates
Elizabeth M. Bailey is Vice President of the Antitrust and Competition Practice at Charles River Associates, focusing on economic consulting in antitrust matters.
Gerald J. Pappert
Judge at U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Gerald J. Pappert is a judge at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, with expertise in antitrust cases.
Gwendolyn J. Cooley
NAAG Representative at Office of the Attorney General, Madison, WI
Gwendolyn J. Cooley serves as the NAAG Representative at the Office of the Attorney General in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in 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.
Hon. Jonathan S. Kanter
Assistant Attorney General at U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Hon. Jonathan S. Kanter is the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, leading antitrust enforcement efforts.
Hon. Lina M. Khan
Chair at Federal Trade Commission
Hon. Lina M. Khan is the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, overseeing antitrust and consumer protection enforcement.
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, advising on competition policy.
Jonathan I. Gleklen
Chair at ABA Antitrust Law Section
Jonathan I. Gleklen is the Chair of the ABA Antitrust Law Section and a Partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, specializing in antitrust law.
Jonathan M. Jacobson
Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC
Jonathan M. Jacobson is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC, focusing on 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 at the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, leading antitrust enforcement.
Kenny Malone
Correspondent at NPR's Planet Money
Kenny Malone is a Correspondent for NPR's Planet Money, reporting on economic issues and storytelling.
Kevin Arquit
Chief Legal Officer at JBS USA
Kevin Arquit is the chief legal officer at JBS USA, overseeing legal and regulatory matters.
Leslie C. Overton
Partner at Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
Leslie C. Overton is a partner at Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP, specializing in antitrust counseling and litigation.
Lina M. Khan
Chair at Federal Trade Commission
Lina M. Khan is the chair of the Federal Trade Commission, focusing on competition and consumer protection policy.
Margrethe Vestager
Executive Vice President & Commissioner at European Commission
Margrethe Vestager is the Executive Vice President and Commissioner at the European Commission, responsible for competition policy.
Melanie L. Aitken
Partner at Bennett Jones (US) LLP
Melanie L. Aitken is a Partner at Bennett Jones (US) LLP, focusing on antitrust and competition law.
Michael D. Hausfeld
Chairman at Hausfeld LLP
Michael D. Hausfeld is the chairman of Hausfeld LLP, a law firm specializing in antitrust litigation.
Michal Halperin
Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School
Michal Halperin is a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, focusing on competition law and policy.
Paulette Brown
Past President at American Bar Association
Paulette Brown is a past president of the American Bar Association, advocating for diversity 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 experience in antitrust matters.
Rahat Kaunain Hassan
Chairperson at Competition Commission of Pakistan
Rahat Kaunain Hassan serves as the chairperson of the Competition Commission of Pakistan, leading antitrust enforcement in the country.
Richard G. Parker
Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Richard G. Parker is an Antitrust Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP, with extensive experience in antitrust litigation and enforcement.
Roberta D. Liebenberg
Partner at Fine Kaplan & Black
Roberta D. Liebenberg is a partner at Fine Kaplan & Black, focusing on antitrust and complex 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.
Stacy Vanek Smith
Host and Correspondent at NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money
Stacy Vanek Smith is the Host and Correspondent for NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money, covering economic trends and stories.
Taylor M. Owings
Partner at Baker Botts LLP
Taylor M. Owings is an Antitrust Partner at Baker Botts LLP, specializing in competition law and economic analysis.
Zephyr Teachout
Professor of Law at Fordham Law School
Zephyr Teachout is a professor of law at Fordham Law School, with expertise 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