Williams & Connolly LLP

Williams & Connolly LLP focuses on antitrust litigation and government investigations in the US. The practice is based in Washington, DC and is co-led by John Schmidtlein and Jonathan Pitt, who manage civil and criminal trial and appellate work across antitrust, securities, RICO, and related laws. Benjamin Greenblum sits on the executive committee since 2025, specialising in defending antitrust litigation brought by government enforcers, competitors, and class action plaintiffs. Tom Ryan handles Section 1 and Section 2 cases, merger litigation, and private antitrust suits, alongside civil and criminal matters. Colette Connor has tried both bench and jury trials regarding a range of industries, covering antitrust and securities matters. Carol Pruski focuses on civil and criminal litigation, including antitrust, securities, and investigations by federal agencies. Graham Safty works across complex civil litigation, including antitrust, patent, and commercial disputes, managing discovery, motions, and trial preparation. Collectively, the team is recognized for handling matters that often proceed through trial rather than settlement.