Who We Are and What We Do
The American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law is the leading professional organization for those interested in the fields of antitrust and competition law, trade regulation, consumer protection and economics. Our more than 8,000 members include attorneys and non-lawyers from private law firms, in-house counsel, non-profit organizations, consulting firms, federal and state government agencies, as well as judges, professors and law students. We provide an outstanding assortment of programs, publications, discussion groups and timely updates on recent developments in all facets of antitrust and consumer protection law.
Membership Benefits and Information
The Section of Antitrust Law is dedicated to providing its members the resources needed to enhance their practices and professional development. Our programs, publications, networks (listservs and personal connections), research tools (SAL), and committees are designed to serve the needs of those seeking either general background or highly specialized insights into antitrust and consumer protection issues on a periodic basis.
Not a member? If not, you can join online or by telephone 800-285-2221. Lawyer and associate dues are only $50. Join today and take advantage of benefits immediately!
New Resource
Ready to Explain Antitrust to Youngsters? The Public Education and Oral History Committee has developed a four-part antitrust curriculum for use in high school classrooms around the country. The Curriculum provides students with lessons into why the antitrust laws matter, as well as interactive games to master the basic principles.
Conferences and Programs
Section Comments, Reports, & Amicus Briefs
- Joint Comments of the American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law and Section of International Law on the SAIC Draft Regulations on the Prohibition of Acts of Monopoly Agreements, of Abuse of Dominant Market Position and of Abuse of Administrative Powers
July 2010 - HMG Revision Project – Project No. P092900
June 2010 - Response to Request by the European Commission for Public Consultation on Draft Regulations and Guidelines for the Assessment of Co-Operation Agreements Between Competitors
June 2010 - Joint Comments of the American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law and Section of International Law on Competition Commission and Office of Fair Trading Draft Merger Assessment Guidelines
May 2010
Searchable Antitrust Library
Welcome to Section of Antitrust Law Document Library (SAL). Here you can search for content published by the Section of Antitrust Law. Enter content request in SAL's search textbox.
Featured Conferences
Antitrust Masters Course V
Williamsburg, VA
September 30 - October 3, 2010
Antitrust Fall Forum
Washington, DC
November 18, 2010
