Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Former DOJ Antitrust Division Section Chief David Kully to join Holland & Knight, (Sep 7, 2016)

David Kully, former chief of the Litigation III Section of the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, will join Holland & Knight as a partner in its Washington D.C. office on September 12, the firm has announced.

Kully became chief of the Litigation III Section in 2013, after serving as assistant chief since 2008. In these roles, he supervised a team of 25 attorneys and worked closely with Antitrust Division economists to investigate potential antitrust violations, litigate enforcement actions, and shape competition policy in a variety of areas. Three of the most significant civil antitrust cases that Kully and his teams have investigated and litigated are: U.S. v. Apple (e-book price fixing); U.S. v. AB Electrolux (merger of appliance manufacturers); and U.S. v. American Express (credit card "anti-steering" rules).

"We are delighted that Dave has decided to join Holland & Knight after his distinguished career with the Justice Department," said Steven Sonberg, the firm's managing partner. "He is one of the most accomplished antitrust lawyers in the nation and his addition demonstrates our commitment to provide the highest quality services to our clients."

Founded in 1968, Holland & Knight is an international law firm with more than 1,200 lawyers and other professionals in 27 offices throughout the world. The firm provides representation in litigation, business, real estate, and government law.

Attorneys: David Kully (Holland & Knight LLP).

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