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Furthering knowledge about antitrust, unfair competition and trade regulation issues under state & federal laws through its seminars, publications and other activities. Through its programs, the section provides cutting-edge perspectives on developments in California and federal antitrust law as well as insights into intellectual property, franchise and enforcement issues which affect the Californ

ia antitrust practitioner. The section covers litigation, including individual actions by competitors and class actions by direct/indirect purchasers; antitrust counseling; private and government (federal, state and local) enforcement of actions as well as government criminal procedures.

05/28/2026

🌉 San Francisco — we’re coming back!

Join the Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section for our 2026 SF Summer Mixer on June 11 at Sens Restaurant from 5:00–7:00 PM!

Reconnect with colleagues, grow your network, and meet law students, summer associates, junior attorneys, and professionals across the antitrust and consumer protection community!

✨ Best of all: this event is FREE to attend.

Whether you joined us last year or are attending for the first time, we’d love to see you there!

📍 Sens Restaurant – San Francisco
🗓 June 11, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Register now and don’t miss one of our favorite summer networking events of the year: https://calawyers.org/event/2026-antitrust-and-consumer-protection-section-summer-mixer-san-francisco/

05/20/2026

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the 2026 Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section Summer Mixers!

Your support helps create valuable opportunities for law students, summer associates, junior attorneys, and practitioners to connect and grow within the antitrust community.

We’re excited for our upcoming San Francisco Summer Mixer on June 11 at Sens Restaurant from 5:00–7:00 PM! Join us for an evening of networking with professionals from law firms, government agencies, in-house legal departments, and economic consulting firms.

📍 San Francisco
📅 June 11, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

Registration is still open! We hope to see you there: https://calawyers.org/event/2026-antitrust-and-consumer-protection-section-summer-mixer-san-francisco/

Want to join us in LA on July 9? Register here: https://calawyers.org/event/2026-antitrust-and-consumer-protection-section-summer-mixer-los-angeles/

05/13/2026

You’re invited to the Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section’s Summer Networking Mixers ☀️

For FREE, law students, summer associates, and junior attorneys can connect with professionals across the antitrust and consumer protection community in a relaxed summer setting.

📍 San Francisco — June 11 | 5–7 PM at Sens Restaurant
📍 Los Angeles — July 9 | 5–7 PM at Perch

Connect with attorneys from law firms, government agencies, in-house legal departments, and economic consulting firms in a relaxed summer setting.

Come meet people in the field, make meaningful connections, and expand your professional circle.

Register here: https://calawyers.org/section/antitrust-and-consumer-protection/

05/06/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN! ☀️

The Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section is hosting two Summer Networking Mixers built for students and early-career attorneys looking to break into the field.

📍 San Francisco — June 11 (5–7 PM) at Sens Restaurant
📍 Los Angeles — July 9 (5–7 PM) at Perch

Meet attorneys from top law firms, government agencies, in-house teams, and economic consulting firms—aka the people doing the work you want to be doing.

Ask questions. Make connections. Get a clearer path into antitrust and consumer protection law!

Spots are limited! Don’t be the one hearing about it after.

Register for SF: https://calawyers.org/event/2026-antitrust-and-consumer-protection-section-summer-mixer-san-francisco/

Register for LA: https://calawyers.org/event/2026-antitrust-and-consumer-protection-section-summer-mixer-los-angeles/

05/01/2026

Register Now to Have Breakfast with Director Daniel Guarnera

Join us for an exclusive breakfast with Daniel Guarnera, Director of the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission and former Chief of the Civil Conduct Task Force at the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division.

Gain timely insights on key antitrust and competition issues and take part in an engaging, interactive Q&A in a relaxed setting with fellow practitioners.

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 8:30–10:00 AM
📍 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | San Francisco

🎟️ Complimentary registration (required)

Register now to reserve your seat: https://calawyers.org/event/breakfast-with-director-daniel-guarnera/

04/30/2026

Happening TODAY

Join the Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section’s Education Committee for a discussion on California’s growing role as a testing ground for antitrust reform.

Learn more about both recent legislative enactments and the structural recommendations that may define the future of competition law in the state.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3OeEEku

04/15/2026

Join us for a webinar featuring a panel of leading voices in antitrust enforcement, litigation, and policy in California to discuss the future of antitrust and the California Law Revision Commission.

California Antitrust Law in 2026: A New Era for the Cartwright Act
April 30 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1 Participatory MCLE Credit

Our speakers will explore California’s role as a true laboratory for antitrust reform, breaking down recent legislative developments and examining the structural proposals that could shape the future of competition law in the state.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3OeEEku

04/07/2026

Antitrust & Consumer Protection Attorneys, don't miss this!

Join the Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section’s Education Committee for a discussion on California’s growing role as a testing ground for antitrust reform. Our panel will explore recent legislative developments and key structural proposals shaping the future of competition law in the state.

California Antitrust Law in 2026: A New Era for the Cartwright Act
April 30 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1 Participatory MCLE Credit

Stay ahead of the curve; understand where enforcement and policy are heading in 2026 and beyond.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3OeEEku

03/23/2026

We’re proud to announce that Kenneth Ryan O’Rourke has been named the 2026 Antitrust Lawyer of the Year by the California Lawyers Association Antitrust & Consumer Protection Section.

With a distinguished 40-year career, Ken has made a lasting impact on the antitrust bar through his litigation excellence, leadership, and commitment to mentorship.

Please join us in congratulating Ken on this well-deserved recognition. We will celebrate Ken’s accomplishments at this year’s Golden State Institute on October 22, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, so mark your calendars!

Read more about Kenneth's remarkable career and contributions: https://bit.ly/4bttaCP

03/17/2026

Save the Date for our Summer Mixers! ☀️

The Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section is hosting two Summer Mixers for new lawyers this year! Join us for an evening of networking with attorneys, law students, summer associates, economists, and professionals from firms, public agencies, in-house teams, and consulting groups.

Whether you're exploring career paths or building connections in the antitrust community, this is a great opportunity to meet the people shaping the field.

🌉 San Francisco – June 11 | 5:00–7:00 PM
🌴 Los Angeles – July 9 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Stay tuned for registration details!

03/11/2026

Join the Antitrust & Consumer Protection Section of the California Lawyers Association as we kick off the American Bar Association Spring Meeting in Washington, DC! 🍷

Stop by for a glass of California wine, light hors d'oeuvres, and great conversation with colleagues in the antitrust and consumer protection community.

📅 March 25, 2026
📍 Maxwell Park in Washington, DC
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

This event is FREE! No registration required — walk-ins are welcome! We hope to see you there!

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