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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.

09/03/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2026 Golden State Institute! 🚨

If you practice in antitrust, this is the event you don’t want to miss.

Join California’s leading antitrust practitioners, judges, economists, academics, and enforcement leaders at the Golden State Institute (GSI) on October 22, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco for a full day of high-quality, substantive programming and high-level networking.

⚖️ Hear from leading voices through key programming including:
• Keynote Address
• Judges Panel
• Legal Ethics
• Big Stakes Panel

🎓 Earn 6.75 Hours of MCLE, including 1 hour of Legal Ethics

🏆 Then, celebrate the profession at the evening cocktail reception and dinner honoring the 2026 Antitrust Lawyer of the Year, Kenneth Ryan O’Rourke.

From the latest developments in antitrust law to the conversations shaping what’s next, GSI brings the antitrust community together in one place.

📅 October 22, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Registration is OPEN. Secure your spot today: https://calawyers.org/event/2026-golden-state-institute/

08/31/2026

⏰ 3 DAYS LEFT: Nominate a Lawyer to Watch!

Who’s the rising star in your antitrust or consumer protection practice?

The Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section’s Lawyers to Watch Award recognizes attorneys in their first eight years of practice who are making meaningful contributions to the field.

🏆 Last year, six New Lawyers received this recognition. Help us identify this year’s next generation of leaders!

You can nominate yourself or a colleague who is making an impact through their legal work, thought leadership, Section involvement, or contributions to the antitrust and consumer protection bar.

📅 Nominations close September 4, 2026 — this Friday!

Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them before the deadline: https://calawyers.org/section/antitrust-and-consumer-protection/awards/antitrust-and-unfair-competition-lawyers-to-watch/

08/20/2026

Happening TODAY!

How can econometric evidence shape the outcome of antitrust cases?

Learn from leading experts as they break down the tools, trends, and real-world applications driving today's antitrust and consumer law landscape in our upcoming webinar, Antitrust & Economics. This free webinar will explore the econometric tools used in antitrust and consumer law, including how they're applied, common points of dispute, and emerging trends in econometric modeling.

Speakers: Dr. Jamie McClave, Dr. Debra J. Aron, and Jay P. Srinivasan
Moderator: Gary I. Smith Jr.

Self-study credit available!

Register now: https://bit.ly/4fPjQK6

08/17/2026

BREAKING: Maricela Segura Appointed Judge by Governor Gavin Newsom

We are proud to congratulate Maricela Segura, a member of the Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section’s Executive Committee, on her appointment to serve as a Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Governor Newsom announced Maricela’s appointment on August 7 as part of a series of judicial appointments across California.

Maricela brings an extraordinary record of legal and public-service experience to the bench. She has served in various roles with the Federal Trade Commission since 2008 and has been Regional Director of the FTC’s Los Angeles office since 2019. Her career also includes serving as an associate at Sidley Austin and as a law clerk to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

We are especially proud to celebrate this milestone as Maricela has been a valued leader and Executive Committee member of our Section.

Please join us in congratulating Judge Maricela Segura on this tremendous accomplishment! ⚖️🎉 We wish her all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter of her career.

Read the full article here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/07/governor-newsom-announces-judicial-appointments-4/

08/14/2026

Hear from leaders at the forefront of antitrust, economics, and complex litigation.

Our upcoming Antitrust & Economics Webinar features an exceptional panel of experts with decades of experience in econometrics, competition law, expert testimony, and high-stakes antitrust litigation.

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Jamie McClave – Expert in statistical and econometric modeling with extensive experience in antitrust and class certification matters.
Dr. Debra J. Aron – Vice President at CRA and nationally recognized economist with more than 25 years of experience in antitrust and competition analysis.
Jay P. Srinivasan – Gibson Dunn partner and Chambers-ranked antitrust lawyer recognized for his work in complex competition and litigation matters.

Moderated by Gary I. Smith Jr., an acclaimed antitrust litigator who has recovered more than $1.5 billion for victims of antitrust violations.

Join us as our panel explores econometric tools in antitrust and consumer law, their practical applications, common disputes, and emerging trends.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4fPjQK6

08/12/2026

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2027 Consumer and Unfair Competition Law Award (CUCLA)!

The CUCLA recognizes an attorney or team for a significant litigation or investigation, or another meaningful contribution that has advanced the practice of consumer and unfair competition law in California.

Nominate an attorney or team whose work demonstrates:
✨ A novel or innovative application of consumer and unfair competition law
📈 A meaningful impact on the practice in California
⚖️ Significance to clients or other beneficiaries
🤝 Broader contributions to the consumer and unfair competition law community

Why nominate? Recipients will be recognized by the Antitrust & Consumer Protection community and celebrated at CUCLI in January 2027.

And you don't have to nominate someone else — self-nominations are welcome!

📅 Deadline: November 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT

👉 Nominate yourself, your team, or a colleague whose work deserves to be recognized: https://calawyers.org/section/antitrust-and-consumer-protection/awards/consumer-and-unfair-competition-law-award/

08/05/2026

How can econometric evidence shape the outcome of antitrust cases?

Learn from leading experts as they break down the tools, trends, and real-world applications driving today's antitrust and consumer law landscape in our upcoming webinar, Antitrust & Economics. This free webinar will explore the econometric tools used in antitrust and consumer law, including how they're applied, common points of dispute, and emerging trends in econometric modeling.

Speakers: Dr. Jamie McClave, Dr. Debra J. Aron, and Jay P. Srinivasan
Moderator: Gary I. Smith Jr.

Self-study credit available!

Register now: https://bit.ly/4fPjQK6

07/31/2026

🏆 Be Recognized at One of California's Premier Antitrust Events

Do you know an outstanding early-career antitrust or consumer protection lawyer who is making an impact? Or could that lawyer be you?

🏆 Award recipients will be recognized at the Golden State Institute (GSI), one of the Section's biggest annual events, where leading practitioners from across the state come together to discuss the latest developments in antitrust and consumer protection law.

Whether you've made significant contributions through litigation, thought leadership, advocacy, or service to the profession, now is the time to be recognized.

✔ Self-nominations are welcome
✔ Colleague and supervisor nominations are encouraged

📅 Nomination Deadline: August 21, 2026

Don't miss the opportunity to be recognized among California's rising leaders in antitrust and consumer protection.

Apply now: https://calawyers.org/section/antitrust-and-consumer-protection/awards/antitrust-and-unfair-competition-lawyers-to-watch/

07/24/2026

Golden State Institute
October 22, 2026
Hyatt Regency
San Francisco, CA

The Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section is delighted to announce that Rebecca Slaughter, former Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, will be the keynote speaker at the Golden State Institute (GSI) in 2026.

GSI is the CLA Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section's annual marquee event. GSI brings together private and public sector attorneys, academics, experts, judges, and law students for a multi-session conference on recent developments in the law, trials, and enforcement, followed by a cocktail reception and dinner honoring the California Antitrust Lawyer of the Year.

Put October 22, 2026 in your calendar! Learn more here: https://calawyers.org/event/2026-golden-state-institute/

07/15/2026

What a way to kick off the summer! ☀️

Our LA Summer Mixer was the perfect way to wrap up this year's Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section Summer Mixer series.

Professionals from across the antitrust and consumer protection community came together for an evening of networking, meaningful conversations, and new connections in a relaxed setting

Together with our successful San Francisco Summer Mixer, this year's events brought law students, summer associates, junior attorneys, and experienced practitioners together to strengthen relationships across California's antitrust and consumer protection community.

A special thank you to our sponsors for helping make these mixers possible. Your support plays an important role in bringing our legal community together.

We look forward to seeing everyone again at future Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section events!

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