CRA Bolsters Antitrust Practice with DOJ Veteran
Event summary
- Charles River Associates (CRA) has hired Margaret (Peggy) Loudermilk as Vice President in its Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice.
- Loudermilk previously served as Assistant Chief of the Economic Regulatory Section at the DOJ’s Antitrust Division.
- She brings over two decades of experience in antitrust economics and regulatory analysis.
- Loudermilk joins a growing team of former senior agency economists, including Dr. Nate Goldstein and Dr. Alison Hole.
The big picture
CRA’s addition of Loudermilk underscores the growing demand for specialized antitrust consulting as regulatory scrutiny intensifies globally. Her expertise in high-profile civil and criminal matters aligns with CRA’s strategy to strengthen its capabilities in resolving complex competition matters, particularly in digital markets and multi-jurisdictional coordination.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Expertise
- How Loudermilk’s DOJ background will enhance CRA’s ability to navigate complex antitrust matters.
- Market Positioning
- Whether CRA can leverage this hire to compete more effectively against other top antitrust consulting firms.
- Client Demand
- The pace at which CRA can convert Loudermilk’s regulatory insights into new client engagements.
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