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    Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Former FTC Deputy Assistant Director Sean Gates opens shop, (Jun 29, 2016)

    Law Firms Mentioned:Charis Lex P.C.
    Organizations Mentioned:Morrison & Foerster, LLP

    Sean Gates, a former FTC Deputy Assistant Director and trial attorney, has opened his own antitrust and business litigation law firm—Charis Lex P.C.—in Pasadena, California. He was most recently a partner at Morrison & Foerster.

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    Sean Gates, a former FTC Deputy Assistant Director and trial attorney, has opened his own antitrust and business litigation law firm—Charis Lex P.C.—in Pasadena, California. He was most recently a partner at Morrison & Foerster.

    Gates’ antitrust practice focuses on assisting companies in navigating the antitrust laws, winning antitrust litigation, and dealing with antitrust enforcement agencies. He has 20 years of experience litigating antitrust matters and counseling on antitrust issues. In particular, Gates concentrates on helping clients in minimizing antitrust risk, leveling the competitive playing field, and protecting business strategies.

    Charis Lex is a boutique law firm that focuses on antitrust, business litigation, and trials.

    Attorneys: Sean Gates (Charis Lex P.C.).

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