Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, INDUSTRY NEWS: Antitrust Litigator Adrienne Pitts Joins Baker & McKenzie, (Apr 29, 2013)
Organizations Mentioned:Boston University | Chicago Office | Sidley Austin, LLP | University of Pennsylvania | Winston & Strawn, LLP
Antitrust litigator Adrienne B. Pitts has joined Baker & McKenzie as a partner in its Dispute Resolution Practice, the firm has announced. Pitts will work out of the firm’s Chicago office.
Pitts has nearly two decades of experience in civil and criminal litigation, including representing clients in antitrust and class action matters involving price fixing, monopolization, and anti-competitive mergers. She has also litigated a variety of white collar defense and commercial disputes, including matters involving FCPA investigations, conspiracy and racketeering, fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and business torts.
Some examples of her antitrust work have included representing a leading telecommunications company in a federal multi-district class action litigation alleging collusion and price-fixing, a Japanese national in a federal grand jury investigation of an alleged cartel in automotive parts, a chemical and paint manufacturer in a multi-district class action litigation alleging price-fixing, a national metals manufacturer in a grand jury price-fixing probe, and a chemical and paint manufacturer in a grand jury antitrust probe.
The veteran litigator received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 1995, and her B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1990. She previously served in partner positions at Sidley Austin LLP and Winston & Strawn LLP.
"Adrienne is a well-known and respected Chicago litigator, and she is a great addition to our practice," said Richard M. Franklin, Chair of Baker & McKenzie's North American Litigation Practice. "She has repeatedly demonstrated her skills in defending clients in a range of contentious matters, and she extends the capabilities we can offer clients in a number of key areas."
"Our clients value litigators who serve as strategic advisors through complex litigation matters," said Michael L. Morkin, Managing Partner of the Firm's Chicago Office. "Adrienne is known for her exceptional service to clients in handling high-stakes cases, and for her leadership in the community. We're thrilled she has joined our team."
Pitts currently serves as a Member of the Chicago Urban League, Inc.’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and as the Chair of its Nominating Committee. In 2012, she was appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to the city’s Advisory Board for Skills for Chicagoland’s Future. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for High Jump, a tuition-free academic enrichment program for talented and motivated middle school students in Chicago. In 2007, the Chicago Bar Association’s Alliance for Women awarded her its Alta May Hulett Award.
Baker & McKenzie is a global law firm with more than 4,000 attorneys in 72 offices in 45 countries worldwide. Its Dispute Resolution Practice contains over 800 locally admitted attorneys.
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