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Janet McDavid

Work Department

Global Regulatory

Position

Senior Counsel

Career

Widely known as an authority in antitrust law, Jan McDavid is one of the leading antitrust lawyers in the United States. She has been profiled in numerous international surveys and rankings. Jan frequently speaks on antitrust issues around the globe and has authored and co-authored many books and articles involving antitrust law.

Chambers USA reveals clients say “she’s a force” and someone who brings “tremendous experience in antitrust and a practical approach.” She is further described as “terrific” and has an “enviable reputation” making her “someone you go to for help with a life or death situation.”

She is a past Co-Chair of the International Bar Association Antitrust Committee (2016-17) and a past Chair of the ABA Antitrust Section (1999-2000). Jan has provided antitrust transition guidance to the Obama, Bush, and Clinton Administrations, and provided antitrust advice to the Department of Defense. Her practice focuses on antitrust investigations, merger review, and antitrust policy issues.

Memberships

Obama Administration Advisor to the Federal Trade Commission Transition Team, 2008

Bush Administration Advisor to Federal Trade Commission Transition Team, 2001

Clinton Administration Federal Trade Commission Transition Team, 1992

Department of Defense Task Force on Vertical Integration and Supplier Decisions, 1996-1997

Department of Defense Task Force on Antitrust Aspects of Defense Industry Consolidations, 1993-1994

Non-Governmental Advisor, International Competition Network

Education

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1974

B.A., Northwestern University, 1971