Morrison Foerster ‘s Antitrust Practice draws on a deep bench of talent across key US offices and international hubs. Washington DC–based co-chairs Lisa Phelan and Alexander Okuliar lead the group. Phelan is widely recognized for her cartel and criminal antitrust defense work, regularly representing corporations and executives in high-exposure investigations and jury trials, and is valued for her strategic handling of parallel civil and criminal risk. Okuliar, a former senior DOJ official, is known for his command of complex merger reviews, monopolization matters, and cross-border enforcement strategy, frequently coordinating multijurisdictional filings and advocacy. In San Francisco, Eliot Adelson focuses on sophisticated antitrust litigation and global investigations, particularly for technology and platform clients. Washington DC partners Joseph Folio, Megan Gerking, and Rob Manoso bring substantial government-side experience to cartel, conduct, and merger matters, advising clients on enforcement risk, compliance strategy, and trial defense. The team is currently handling a range of significant cartel investigations and related enforcement proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
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- 'Extensive experience handling all areas of the antitrust matters (civil, criminal & merger control).'
- 'Deep understanding as to the clients of foreign countries.'
- 'Daily communication with clients to avoid misunderstanding as to the strategy and status. Deep interest into the business itself of the clients.'
- ‘Responsiveness and practicality are strengths. ’
‘Eliot Adelson is the best. Measured and calm, smart and helpful. Quick to respond.'
Key clients
- Jean-Paul Van Avermaet
- Otter Tail Corporation
- By Light Professional IT Services/Cole Engineering Services, Inc.
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Joseph Folio
Practice head
Alex Okuliar; Lisa Phelan
Other key lawyers
Eliot Adelson; Joseph Folio; Megan Gerking; Rob Manoso