Wilson Sonsini Strengthens Antitrust Bench with DOJ Trial Attorney
Event summary
- Julia Tarver Wood joins Wilson Sonsini as a partner in its Antitrust and Competition practice in Washington, D.C.
- Wood previously served as senior litigation counsel in the DOJ's Antitrust Division, leading a major Section 2 conduct case.
- She brings decades of experience in high-stakes antitrust litigation, including defending global financial institutions and technology companies.
- Wilson Sonsini's antitrust team recently secured a complete victory for Zillow Group in a monopolization case.
The big picture
Wilson Sonsini's addition of Julia Tarver Wood underscores the growing importance of antitrust expertise in the legal industry, particularly as regulatory scrutiny intensifies in the technology and financial services sectors. The hire comes at a time when high-stakes litigation and enforcement actions are becoming more common, making specialized trial experience a valuable asset for law firms serving innovative and growth-oriented clients.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Scrutiny
- How the rise in antitrust enforcement will impact technology and financial services clients.
- Trial Experience
- Whether Wood's DOJ background will translate into a competitive edge for Wilson Sonsini in high-stakes cases.
- Market Positioning
- The pace at which Wilson Sonsini can leverage this hire to solidify its position as a go-to firm for complex antitrust matters.
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