DC Law Firm, Katten, Rehires Former FTC Attorney David Gonen as Partner in Commercial Litigation Practice

David Gonen, Partner, Katten● Photo Credit: Katten

WASHINGTON, November 5, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) – Law firm Katten has announced that David Gonen, a former attorney at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Washington, DC-based Commercial Litigation practice. According to the company, Gonen’s experience at the FTC, where he focused on antitrust matters, is expected to support Katten’s clients in navigating regulatory challenges.

"David brings valuable insight to our clients in helping them navigate the legal risks amid heightened scrutiny involving antitrust matters. His experience working for a government enforcer on the most cutting-edge recent antitrust issues enhances our capabilities in advising on practical strategies to help manage antitrust concerns arising from complex transactions," said Becky Lindahl, Chair of Katten’s Commercial Litigation practice.

Gonen served as a lead attorney in the FTC’s Mergers I Division for 12 years, investigating mergers in the pharmaceutical and other industries. His work included contributions to the FTC’s 2023 Merger Guidelines and the revised Premerger Notification Form, along with a role in the Illumina/Grail administrative trial, which led to a notable ruling by the Fifth Circuit in favor of the FTC’s vertical merger challenge.

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"David's background will be hugely beneficial to our private equity and other clients as we help them navigate an ever-shifting regulatory landscape for M&A transactions in health care and many other industries," said Kimberly Smith, Global Chair of Katten’s Corporate department.

Gonen previously spent seven years as an associate at Katten, working on antitrust and intellectual property matters and receiving the firm’s Pro Bono Service Award for his work on a federal civil rights case.

Katten is a full-service law firm with about 700 attorneys across the U.S. and internationally, offering counsel in areas including corporate law, intellectual property, litigation, and structured finance.

For more information, visit www.katten.com.

Source: Katten