Kellie Lerner has over a decade of experience litigating high stakes antitrust actions, where she has successfully obtained nearly $100 million on behalf of her clients. She has worked on several groundbreaking antitrust cases, including serving as a member of the trial team in In re Abbott Laboratories Norvir Antitrust Litigation, which challenged Abbott's 400% price increase of a life-saving HIV medication. On the eve of trial, the team negotiated a $10 million settlement for the benefit of non-profit organizations serving individuals living with HIV/AIDS. She also played a significant role in In re Flat Glass II Antitrust Litigation (obtaining more than $22 million in settlements) and In re Puerto Rican Cabotage Antitrust Litigation (obtaining $52 million in settlements). A frequent author and lecturer, Ms. Lerner is a recognized voice on all issues of antitrust law and her opinions have been quoted in the Washington Post, Bloomberg Businessweek, Yahoo News and CBS MoneyWatch, among other publications. She was recently named to Law360's "Rising Star" list of five competition lawyers under 40 to watch. Ms. Lerner is also committed to pro bono service and has provided assistance to AARP and The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under The Law.
BAR ADMISSIONS
New Jersey
New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, New Jersey
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
New York State Bar Association, Commercial & Federal Litigation Section - Antitrust Committee and Women in Antirust Committee
Antitrust & Trade Regulation Committee of the City Bar of New York
National Association of Women Lawyers
PUBLICATIONS
"When You Lose the Race to Corporate Leniency," Law360 (March 15, 2013)
"Denying Class Certification One Motion at a Time," New York Law Journal (August 15, 2011)
"NFL: Single Entity or Sherman Act Violator?" New York Law Journal (March 8, 2010)
"When You Lose the Race to Corporate Leniency," Law360 (March 15, 2013)
"Denying Class Certification One Motion at a Time," New York Law Journal (August 15, 2011)
"NFL: Single Entity or Sherman Act Violator?" New York Law Journal (March 8, 2010)
"American Needle v. NFL: The Supreme Court Tackles Whether Pro Football Should Be Exempt From Antitrust Laws," Andrews Litigation Reporter (December 2009)
"Trinko and Beyond," NY Litigator (Winter 2007)