New U.S. Federal Trade Commissioner Confirmed

Yesterday the United States Senate confirmed Joshua D. Wright to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission, filling one of the two seats reserved for nominees not from the President's party.  He should be sworn in shortly.  Wright is a well-respected antitrust scholar and will be the first Commissioner who is both lawyer and economist.  While he is expected to bring a more conservative approach to antitrust enforcement than his predecessor, Commissioner Thomas Rosch, Wright will be joining a pro-enforcement majority at the Commission that will continue during President Obama's second term.

Wright, a Professor of Law at George Mason University School of Law, has received accolades from colleagues and antitrust experts for his extensive academic scholarship and deep understanding of antitrust law and economics.  He also serves as senior adjunct fellow at the non-partisan technology think tank, TechFreedom, and as a senior consultant for Charles River