Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, INDUSTRY NEWS: Marius Schwartz Rejoins Bates White, (Feb 14, 2013)
Organizations Mentioned:Federal Communications Commission | Global Crossing Ltd. | Level 3 Communications | University of California | Verizon Wireless
Former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chief Economist Marius Schwartz has rejoined consulting firm Bates White as an Academic Affiliate in the firm’s Antitrust and Competition Practice, the firm has announced.
As Chief Economist at the FCC, Schwartz provided expert analysis and advice on issues including the reform of universal service, the merger between Level 3 Communications and Global Crossing Limited, and agreements in the Verizon Wireless acquisition of wireless spectrum from SpectrumCo.
Aside from his work at Bates White and his service at the FCC, Schwartz also served as Economics Director of Enforcement at the Department of Justice Antitrust Division from 1998 to 2000, and as Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Economics for six months. His work involved the economic analysis of major mergers in an array of industries. He also served as an expert witness for the Justice Department in high-profile matters.
From 1995 to 1996, Schwartz served at the President’s Council of Economic Advisors as the Senior Economist responsible for antitrust, regulated industries, and other areas. He has also served as an expert witness for private parties in numerous merger and conduct matters. In addition, Schwartz has taught economics as a professor at Georgetown University, specializing in industrial organization, competition and regulation, and microeconomic principles.
Schwartz holds PhD and MA degrees in economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a BSc in economics from the London School of Economics.
Bates White provides economics consulting services to law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies from offices in San Diego and Washington, D.C.
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