Overview
Lori Parcel Taubman is an associate in the Antitrust and Competition practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. She advises clients on a wide range of high-stakes antitrust matters, including litigation, transactions and government investigations.
Trained as an industrial organization economist, Lori brings the same analytical rigor to her practice of law. She is a versatile practitioner, representing clients in matters before the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, as well as in civil antitrust litigation. Drawing upon nearly a decade of experience as an economist at both the Antitrust Division and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Lori is well-positioned to identify efficient methods for responding to information requests and to craft compelling advocacy for government agencies. Lori's industry experience includes pharmaceuticals and financial services, among other sectors. Lori is active in the Antitrust Law Section of the ABA and serves as vice chair of the Section's U.S. Comments and Policy Committee.
Education
- The George Washington University Law School (part-time program), J.D. (with Highest Honors), 2019
- Stanford University, Ph.D. (Economics), 2008
- Indiana University-Bloomington, B.S. (Mathematics), B.A. (Economics and Biology) (with Highest Distinction), 2003
Representations
- A pharmaceutical innovator in litigation brought by competitors and putative class action plaintiffs alleging exclusion of generic drug competitors.
- A leading investment bank in antitrust litigation alleging a conspiracy to block start-up trading platforms.
- An energy trading firm in parallel federal class action and state parens patriae lawsuits involving antitrust and unfair competition claims.
- A technology company in an antitrust class action challenge to its commercial agreements.
- A major book publisher in its attempted acquisition of another publisher.
*Matters may have been completed before joining Paul Hastings.
Engagement & Publications
- Co-author, “4 Consequences Of Gov’t Contractor Antitrust Violations,” Law360, January 20, 2022
- Co-author, “4 Antitrust Risk Areas To Watch For Government Contractors,” Law360, October 14, 2021
Involvement
- Vice Chair, ABA Antitrust Law Section, Comments Committee, 2025-2026
- Vice Chair, ABA Antitrust Law Section, U.S. Comments and Policy Committee, 2023-2025