Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Akin Gump adds antitrust litigator Corey Roush, (Sep 23, 2015)

Corey W. Roush has joined international law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP as a partner in the firm’s litigation and antitrust practices. He joins the firm’s Washington, D.C., office from Hogan Lovells.

Roush focuses his practice on antitrust and consumer protection litigation and investigations, representing clients before district and appellate courts across the country, as well as the FTC, Antitrust Division, and Justice Department. Roush counsels clients in a range of industries on compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, from the Sherman Act to the FTC Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and the False Claims Act. He is also experienced in a wide range of issues pertaining to mergers and acquisitions, as well as joint ventures, litigating against the FTC and Justice Department to preserve proposed and already consummated mergers.

“Our antitrust litigators have achieved great success over the years on behalf of our clients, and the addition of Corey to our firm will continue to pay substantial dividends for them,” stated Chairperson Kim Koopersmith. “With his ability to manage significant, multifaceted government investigations, among his many other skills, Corey adds significant strength to our already-deep litigation bench, and I am very happy to welcome him to Akin Gump.”

“Akin Gump’s litigators are known for their ability to navigate some of the most complex high-stakes matters,” Roush said. “I am delighted to bring my experience to the firm and join this superb team of lawyers who, as a group, are so successful at advocating for their clients. The firm’s global platform represents a tremendous opportunity, and I am thrilled to be here.”

Akin Gump is a global law firm with over 900 attorneys in 21 offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.

Attorneys: Corey W. Roush (Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP)

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