Crowell & Moring Bolsters Antitrust Practice with High-Profile Litigator
Event summary
- William Reiss, a litigator with 25 years of antitrust experience, joins Crowell & Moring as a partner in its New York Antitrust and Competition Group.
- Reiss has recovered over $1.2 billion for clients in complex antitrust class actions.
- He previously led the New York antitrust group at Robins Kaplan and will focus on direct-action affirmative recovery litigation at Crowell.
- Reiss's arrival follows recent high-profile additions to Crowell's Antitrust & Competition Group, including Kenneth Dintzer and Eric P. Enson.
The big picture
Crowell & Moring's addition of William Reiss underscores the firm's aggressive strategy to strengthen its antitrust practice amid increasing regulatory scrutiny and complex litigation demands. The move aligns with broader industry trends where law firms are investing heavily in specialized litigation teams to attract high-stakes corporate clients. Reiss's extensive experience in recovering significant damages for clients positions Crowell to compete more effectively in the antitrust space.
What we're watching
- Practice Growth
- Whether Crowell & Moring can sustain its recent momentum in expanding its antitrust practice through strategic hires.
- Client Impact
- How Reiss's expertise in direct-action affirmative recovery litigation will differentiate Crowell's offerings for corporate clients.
- Market Positioning
- The pace at which Crowell can solidify its position as a market leader in antitrust and competition litigation.
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