Join the Antitrust Law Section at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Thursday, August 7, 2025
9:00 – 10:00am: NORTHERN EXPOSURE: WHAT ARE THE NEIGHBORS DOING?
Explore how the U.S. and Canada approach competition and consumer protection law. Compare legal frameworks and enforcer roles and learn about key reforms to Canada’s Competition Act. Gain practical insights on cross-border compliance, enforcement trends, and what each country can learn from the other.
Moderators:
- Subrata BHATTACHARJEE, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Toronto
- Paula MARTUCCI, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Speakers:
- Antonio DI DOMENICO, Fasken, Toronto
- Erika DOUGLAS, Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, PA
- James B. MUSGROVE, McMillan LLP, Toronto
- Emilio E. VARANINI, Supervising Deputy Attorney General, California Office of the Attorney General, San Francisco, CA
10:00 – 11:00am: STILL FRIENDS? COMPETITION, INNOVATION, & AI COOPERATION (co-sponsored by YLD)
The U.S. and Canada are important trade and law enforcement partners. New administrations, political priorities, and trade wars, plus innovation and competition are paramount. Will there be cooperation in competition, data security, and AI? Could economic nationalism hinder trade and innovation? A high-level panel will discuss recent transitions and future possibilities.
Moderators:
- Dany ASSAF, Torys, Toronto
- Deon WOODS BELL, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Washington, DC
Speakers:
- Matthew BOSWELL, Commissioner of Competition, Competition Bureau Canada, Ottawa
- Rohit CHOPRA, Former Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Former FTC Commissioner, Washington, DC
- Simon KENNEDY, Former Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Ottawa
- William KOVACIC, George Washington University, Washington, DC