Antitrust litigation is her sweet spot
My interest in antitrust law began in college when I wrote my senior thesis on the Supreme Court’s decision to break up the American Tobacco Company in 1911. In researching the case, I became fascinated by the relationship between law, economics, and public policy. My thesis argued that although the law required the monopoly to be divided into sixteen separate companies, the resulting competition contributed to a dramatic increase in cigarette consumption. Studying the case gave me an appreciation for the ways economic theory both shapes and is shaped by antitrust law, and it sparked an interest that ultimately became a career.
Before attending law school, I worked in economic consulting, where I gained firsthand exposure to the analytical tools economists use to evaluate market behavior, competitive effects, and business practices. I found the work intellectually engaging, but I was particularly interested in the legal and regulatory frameworks that determine how markets operate. That experience led me to pursue a legal career, where I could combine analytical thinking with advocacy, strategy, and problem-solving. To further develop my understanding of the relationship between economics and the law, I earned a master’s degree in economics from the University of Michigan while completing my law degree.
More than twenty years later, antitrust litigation remains an ideal fit. Antitrust cases frequently involve sophisticated industries, complex economic evidence, and questions with significant implications for businesses and consumers. One of the aspects of the practice that I enjoy most is the opportunity to learn how different industries function. While I have represented clients on both sides of the “v,” plaintiff-side work often provides broader opportunities to investigate a wide range of markets and business practices. It also requires creativity in identifying new ways that companies may use evolving technologies, contractual arrangements, or market structures to circumvent antitrust laws.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with economists and other experts to analyze data, challenge assumptions, and translate highly technical concepts into persuasive arguments for courts and juries. What I find most rewarding is helping to develop litigation strategies in cases involving novel legal issues and significant economic questions. Whether addressing class certification, liability, or damages, I enjoy the challenge of combining economic analysis with effective advocacy to achieve meaningful results. The intersection of law, economics, and strategy that first drew me to antitrust law continues to make it a challenging and rewarding field today.
