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Ryan Phair

Partner, Antitrust

ryanphair@paulhastings.com
Washington, D.C.+1 202 551 1751

Ryan Phair is co-chair of the Antitrust and Competition practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. He is an experienced trial lawyer and appellate advocate whose practice focuses on complex civil, criminal and international litigation and arbitrations; internal, congressional and grand jury investigations; and public policy, strategic counseling and crisis communications.

REPRESENTATIONS

  • AOL Time Warner and Netscape in the private antitrust litigation arising out of the “browser wars” that were the subject of U.S. v. Microsoft, which resulted in a settlement worth over $750 million for his clients. Ryan''s role in this case was recognized in the article, “Big Suits: AOL Time Warner v. Microsoft” in The American Lawyer.

  • A major media conglomerate in antitrust litigation challenging television industry distribution practices.

PUBLICATIONS

  • APRIL 15, 2024

  • "The Awakening Beast: How Lawyers are Confronting the Changing Regulatory World," American Lawyer, Commentary

    SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

PAST ENGAGEMENTS

  • "Innovation Driving Growth in Big Law," International Legal Finance Association Meeting, Panelist
    APRIL 15, 2024
  • “War on Junk Fees: A Cross-Industry Look at Regulation of Consumer Charges,” Paul Hastings Consumer Financial Services Webinar Series, Speaker
    APRIL 10, 2024