From high-profile trials to cross-border M&A, major investigations, class actions, and civil litigation, Morrison Foerster offers distinct antitrust expertise. Practice co-heads Alexander Okuliar and Lisa Phelan, both based in Washington DC, bring extensive experience to the team. Okuliar draws on his deep background in private practice and government roles to handle major litigation, government investigations, and high-stakes merger reviews. Phelan is highly regarded for her defense in cases involving no-poach agreements, information sharing, and bid-rigging. Also in Washington, DC, Rob Manoso frequently advises on antitrust matters in highly regulated industries, including pharmaceuticals, technology, healthcare, and financial services. Based in San Francisco, Bonnie Lau is a skilled litigator adept at managing class actions, multidistrict litigation, and enforcement actions.
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Key clients
- Alcon Laboratories
- Avadel Pharmaceuticals
- Copperweld
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
- Nexstar Media Group
- North Bay Association of Realtors
- Propel Media
- The Clorox Company
- The Icon at Panorama
- UDR
Work highlights
- Defending Nexstar as lead counsel in a class action alleging that defendant broadcasters participated in an extensive cartel to fix prices.
- Representing Glenmark Pharmaceuticals relating to alleged price fixing against dozens of generic drug makers.
- Representing North American PVC manufacturer Otter Tail Corporation in five civil class action cases alleging price fixing in the PVC pipe industry.
Lawyers
Practice head
Alex Okuliar; Lisa Phelan
Other key lawyers
Rob Manoso; Brad Lui; Natalie Fleming Nolen; Eliot Adelson; Bonnie Lau; Michael Miller; Megan Gerking; David Shaw; Joseph Charles Folio