Visa Inc. has engaged veteran trial lawyer Beth Wilkinson to defend against the Department of Justice’s antitrust suit. Wilkinson, who is a partner at the Washington DC boutique firm Wilkinson Stekloff, comes with an extensive and varied legal resume. Recently, she successfully represented Microsoft Corp. in its defense against the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to block its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc.
Wilkinson’s legal career is distinguished by high-profile cases and clients. In the 1990s, she prosecuted Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh. More recently, she represented then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh during his 2018 testimony on sexual assault allegations. Additionally, Wilkinson investigated the workplace culture of the Washington Commanders on behalf of the NFL.
Her past clients also include Altria and various major entities in the sports industry. Her entry into the Visa defense team marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battle with the Department of Justice. The antitrust suit against Visa highlights the increasing scrutiny on large corporations and their market practices.
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