Maureen Ohlhausen, Partner, Wilson Sonsini
Maureen Ohlhausen is a Partner and Co-Chair of the Antitrust and Competition practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s Washington, D.C., office. A respected regulatory leader, she has held the highest-ranking position at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) serving as Acting Chairman and Commissioner. She also headed the Policy Planning at the FTC, spearheading key initiatives in digital commerce issues. In her illustrious career, Maureen has cemented her position as a veteran antitrust practitioner. Prior to joining Wilson Sonsini, she co-chaired the global antitrust and competition law group at an international firm, successfully representing numerous Fortune 100 companies in government investigations and merger reviews. Maureen’s expertise in the field has been recognized by leading industry outlets, including Chambers Global, Chambers USA, and Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. A recognized thought leader, Maureen’s insights are frequently sought by leading media outlets. She is a published author and speaker on antitrust, FTC, privacy, and data security matters, and her scholarship has been cited approvingly by U.S. Courts of Appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. Furthermore, Maureen has testified over two dozen times before Congress and the Antitrust Modernization Commission. Maureen’s impressive contributions to the FTC have been recognized with the Robert Pitofsky Lifetime Achievement Award. Her academic credentials include a J.D. with distinction from George Mason University School of Law and a B.A. with honors from the University of Virginia.
