Overview
Dates: October 15 - 17, 2023
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
The Steering Committee welcomes a select group of leading antitrust litigators – plaintiff, defendant and in-house counsel – from across the United States, who have been personally selected and specialize in competition litigation matters. This Forum provides an opportunity to discuss pressing issues, learn how others address these problems, and identify solutions.
Using candid, seminar-style discussion, the group explores common concerns and engages in meaningful dialogue on the most noteworthy and provocative matters in competition litigation.
2023 Steering Committee
This elite group, comprised of experts in the field, personally nominates all invitees and develops the Agenda, which forms the basis of our discussions.
Committee Co-Chairs
Committee Members
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Steven F. Benz Kellogg Hansen P.L.L.C. Washington, D.C.
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William F. Cavanaugh Jr. Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP New York, NY
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Wendy Huang Waszmer Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati New York, NY
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Derek Ludwin Covington & Burling LLP Washington, D.C.
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Daniel G. Swanson Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Los Angeles, CA
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R. Bruce Wark American Airlines Fort Worth, TX
Bruce Wark is vice president and deputy general counsel. He oversees legal counsel in the areas of antitrust, environmental, intellectual property and litigation.
He has worked for the airline since 1993. During that time, Bruce has handled a broad range of litigation and regulatory matters, including those relating to the merger of American Airlines and US Airways, airport access, airport rate and charges, aviation disasters and patent and trade secret litigation. He has also handled reservations system and global distribution system practices, international competition, airline alliances and antitrust and consumer class actions.
He has served on the governing board for the American Bar Association’s Forum on Air and Space Law and has written several articles relating to legal issues affecting the airline industry. In 2014, he won the Association of Corporate General Counsel award for Bottom Line impact for having a substantial effect on the financial success of his employer. The same year, he won the Magna Stella award for Associate General Counsel of the Year.
Bruce received his Juris Doctor, with honors, from Georgetown University in 1986.
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Adam B. Wolfson Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP Los Angeles, CA
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Judith A. Zahid Zelle LLP Oakland, CA
Forum Director
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Emily Scott Senior Forum Director Cambridge Forums Toronto, ON [email protected] M: +1 437 223 2813
Emily holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Queen’s University. Before joining Cambridge Forums, Emily spent ten years working as an event manager; from leading full-scope event production of gala fundraisers in Toronto, to travelling the world as a destination wedding planner, managing each event from concept to onsite execution. Armed with deep expertise in relationship management and event logistics, Emily looks to deliver standout participant experiences as a Forum Director. Outside of the office, Emily can be found scouring Spotify for new music, hosting dinner parties for her friends and family, and perfecting her golf swing.
Built on genuine interactions and spontaneous connections, the Forum is the premiere gathering for preeminent leaders in antitrust litigation.
"This is a unique conference where the discussion is decentralized among those at the forefront of global competition litigation with perspectives from both sides. The discussion is lively, relevant and encompasses different viewpoints – all at a great location."
R. Bruce Wark Vice President & Deputy General Counsel American Airlines Fort Worth, TX"I would describe it as the rare professional development meeting that actually has real and really salutary Chatham House rules. The Forum has enriched my daily practice through both knowledge and networking."
Garrett W. Wotkyns Partner Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Scottsdale, AZ"The Forum is a terrific get together of experienced practitioners. I obtain a lot of useful information applicable to day-to-day practice."
Joseph Saveri Founder Joseph Saveri Law Firm San Francisco, CA
Sponsoring This Forum
The Steering Committee would like to thank the following sponsor for their continued support of the Forum on Antitrust Litigation.
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