The 2025 ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting, held from April 2 to April 4, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., is the 73rd annual gathering organized by the American Bar Association's Antitrust Law Section. This premier event brings together over 4,000 professionals from more than 67 nations, including lawyers, academics, economists, enforcers, journalists, and students, to discuss and explore developments in competition, consumer protection, and data privacy law.
The meeting features a diverse array of sessions covering critical topics such as health, privacy, artificial intelligence, algorithmic pricing, and significant updates on big tech lawsuits and enforcement actions. Notable panels include "Health, Privacy, and AI," chaired by Maneesha Mithal; "What About Bob? Examining Algorithmic Pricing," chaired by Maureen Ohlhausen; and "2025 Big Tech Lawsuits/Enforcement Update," featuring panelist Jamillia Ferris. Additionally, sessions like "Women at the Top: Creating Your Legacy" and "Hot Button Issues in Class Action Litigation" provide insights into leadership and current litigation trends.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in extensive networking through various receptions and informal gatherings, fostering connections among peers and industry leaders. The event also showcases an expo hall where participants can explore the latest products and services in the antitrust and consumer protection sectors. Esteemed speakers and panelists, including leading practitioners and enforcers, share their expertise, offering valuable perspectives on current challenges and future directions in the field.
This meeting is essential for professionals involved in antitrust, consumer protection, and data privacy law, providing a platform to stay informed about the latest legal developments, engage with thought leaders, and enhance professional networks. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, the event offers unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.
Speakers(4)
Bonnie Lau
Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Bonnie Lau is a partner in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. She represents clients in antitrust and related complex litigation involving claims of price-fixing, wage-fixing, no-poach conduct, output suppression, monopolization, refusal to deal, predatory pricing, and group boycott, as well as antitrust counterclaims in IP and patent matters. Clients praise Bonnie as a “masterful strategist” who “deliver[s] pragmatic and business-focused advice,” and “a fantastic lawyer” who is “detail-oriented and able to manage complex matters with ease and good humor” (Chambers USA).
Jamillia P. Ferris
Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Jamillia Ferris represents clients in several areas, including merger review, government investigations, and antitrust-related counseling and litigation.
Maureen K. Ohlhausen
Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Maureen Ohlhausen is the co-chair of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s antitrust and competition practice. She advises industry-leading clients on complex antitrust and litigation matters, with a focus on high-profile cases. Sought after for her depth of experience on antitrust and Federal Trade Commission (FTC)-related issues, Maureen is known for her relationships with officials in the U.S. and abroad.
Taylor M. Owings
Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Taylor M. Owings is a partner in the New York office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she represents clients in civil merger and non-merger matters both before federal and state government agencies and in private litigation. She also counsels clients on the application of antitrust law to their business operations, with an emphasis on issues arising in technology-focused industries.
Event Details
- Date
- April 2-4, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Marriott Marquis
- Audience
- Professionals in antitrust, consumer protection, and data privacy law, including lawyers, academics, economists, enforcers, journalists, and students.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Over 4,000 delegates from more than 67 nations.