The Seton Hall Law Review Symposium is an annual event organized by the Seton Hall Law Review, bringing together legal scholars, practitioners, and students to discuss pressing issues in the legal field. The 2026 symposium, titled "The Modern Antitrust Landscape: Surveying Industry, Innovation, and Market Inequality," is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST at the Larson Auditorium in Newark, New Jersey.
This year's symposium will feature four panels focusing on: (1) an overview of agency rulemaking and the scope of the Federal Trade Commission's powers, (2) healthcare and pharmaceuticals, (3) technology and artificial intelligence, and (4) sports, labor, and entertainment. The event aims to foster discussions on key developments in antitrust law and their effects on consumers, businesses, litigants, and enforcement agencies.
Attendees can look forward to complimentary breakfast, lunch, and a cocktail reception following the event. Parking validation is included with the $50 registration fee, applicable for tickets from the LAZ Parking Garage at One Newark Center adjacent to the Law School. Notable speakers include Eleanor M. Fox, Professor Emerita at New York University School of Law, and Bill Kovacic, Global Competition Professor of Law and Policy at George Washington University Law School.
This symposium is ideal for legal professionals, academics, and students interested in antitrust law and its impact across various industries. It offers a platform to engage with experts, gain insights into current antitrust issues, and network with peers in the legal community.
Speakers(22)
Anjali Deshmukh
Professor of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law
Anjali Deshmukh is a Professor of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law, focusing on health law and policy.
Benjamin M. Cooper
Symposium Editor at Seton Hall Law Review
Benjamin M. Cooper is the Symposium Editor for the Seton Hall Law Review.
Bill Kovacic
Global Competition Professor of Law and Policy at George Washington University Law School
Bill Kovacic is the Global Competition Professor of Law and Policy at George Washington University Law School and a former Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission.
Debbie Feinstein
Partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Debbie Feinstein is a Partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP and former Director of the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission.
Eleanor M. Fox
Professor Emerita at New York University School of Law
Eleanor M. Fox is a Professor Emerita at New York University School of Law, specializing in antitrust law.
Giovanna Massarotto
Lecturer in Law at Penn Carey School of Law
Giovanna Massarotto is a Lecturer in Law at Penn Carey School of Law, specializing in antitrust law and economics.
Harry First
Professor Emeritus at New York University School of Law
Harry First is a Professor Emeritus at New York University School of Law, specializing in antitrust and business regulation.
Jodi S. Balsam
Professor of Clinical Law at Brooklyn Law School
Jodi S. Balsam is a Professor of Clinical Law at Brooklyn Law School, focusing on sports law and legal practice.
Julia Landi
Editor-in-Chief at Seton Hall Law Review
Julia Landi serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Seton Hall Law Review.
Marina Lao
Professor of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law
Marina Lao is a Professor of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law, focusing on antitrust and competition law.
Michael A. Carrier
Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School
Michael A. Carrier is a Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School, specializing in antitrust and intellectual property law.
Michael H. LeRoy
Professor of Law at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Law
Michael H. LeRoy is a Professor of Law at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Law, focusing on labor and employment law.
Michael H. Menitove
Partner at Skadden, Arps, Meagher & Flom
Michael H. Menitove is a Partner at Skadden, Arps, Meagher & Flom, specializing in antitrust and sports law.
Puja Patel
Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Puja Patel is a Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, focusing on antitrust and competition law.
Robert Boland
Professor of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law
Robert Boland is a Professor of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law, specializing in sports law.
Robin Feldman
Professor of Law at University of California Law, San Francisco
Robin Feldman is a Professor of Law at the University of California Law, San Francisco, focusing on intellectual property and health law.
Robin S. Crauthers
Partner at McCarter & English, LLP
Robin S. Crauthers is a Partner at McCarter & English, LLP, focusing on antitrust and trade regulation.
Ronald Weich
Dean at Seton Hall University School of Law
Ronald Weich serves as the Dean of Seton Hall University School of Law.
Sam Weinstein
Professor of Law at Cardozo School of Law
Sam Weinstein is a Professor of Law at Cardozo School of Law, specializing in antitrust and competition law.
Spencer Weber Waller
Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Spencer Weber Waller is a Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Director of the Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies.
Stephanie T. Nguyen
Senior Fellow at Columbia Law School
Stephanie T. Nguyen is a Senior Fellow at Columbia Law School, focusing on technology and public policy.
The Honorable Paul B. Matey
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
The Honorable Paul B. Matey serves as a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Event Details
- Date
- February 27, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Newark, United States
- Larson Auditorium
- Pricing
- $50 (complimentary for current Seton Hall Law students, faculty, and staff)
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, and students interested in antitrust law.
- CLE Credits
- New Jersey: 6 CLE credits (All General); New York: Reciprocity based on NJ credit allocation; Pennsylvania: 5.5 Substantive CLE credits (All Substantive)