Debbie Feinstein

Debbie Feinstein

Partner, Arnold & Porter

Debbie Feinstein heads the firm's Global Antitrust group, and brings a wealth of experience to her practice in advising clients on a range of antitrust challenges before US antitrust authorities. She recently re-joined the firm from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), where she was Director of the Bureau of Competition. In that capacity, she was responsible for supervising the investigation and enforcement of the US antitrust laws against anticompetitive mergers and conduct. During her tenure from 2013 to 2017, the FTC had substantial litigation success and a number of major merger wins, including challenges to Sysco Corp.'s acquisition of rival US Foods Inc., and Staples Inc.'s merger with Office Depot Inc. She had previously served at the FTC from 1989 to 1991 as Assistant to the Director of the Bureau of Competition and Attorney Advisor.

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Deep Dive Episode 204 – The FTC in the Current Administration: Buckle Your Seatbelts

Deep Dive Episode 204 – The FTC in the Current Administration: Buckle Your Seatbelts

Regulatory Transparency Project's Fourth Branch Podcast

The last few months have seen significant changes at the Federal Trade Commission. The new...

The FTC in the Current Administration: Buckle Your Seatbelts

The FTC in the Current Administration: Buckle Your Seatbelts

Administration Law & Regulation Practice Group, Corporations, Securities & Antitrust Practice Group, and Regulatory Transparency Project Teleforum

The last few months have seen significant changes at the Federal Trade Commission. The new...

Click to play: The FTC in the Current Administration: Buckle Your Seatbelts

The FTC in the Current Administration: Buckle Your Seatbelts

Administration Law & Regulation Practice Group, Corporations, Securities & Antitrust Practice Group, and Regulatory Transparency Project Teleforum

The last few months have seen significant changes at the Federal Trade Commission. The new...