Ballard Spahr LLP has expanded its antitrust and competition practice in Washington, D.C., with the addition of Andrew J. Lee as a partner. Lee, who previously served as a trial attorney at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), brings over two decades of experience in antitrust litigation and compliance.
Lee’s practice focuses on counseling clients on antitrust compliance, defending against antitrust investigations, conducting multi-claim antitrust litigation, and managing merger clearances under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. He has advised multinational corporations across industries such as semiconductors, automotive, energy, and medical products. ([ballardspahr.com](https://www.ballardspahr.com/people/attorneys/l/lee-andrew?utm_source=openai))
Before joining Ballard Spahr, Lee was a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. His move to Ballard Spahr is part of the firm’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its antitrust capabilities in response to increased government scrutiny and evolving market dynamics. ([law360.com](https://www.law360.com/articles/2488327?utm_source=openai))
Ballard Spahr’s Washington, D.C., office, located at 1909 K Street NW, offers a wide range of services, including regulatory, transactional, finance, and litigation matters. The office has a strong presence in real estate, media law, mortgage banking, consumer financial services, government relations, and tax. ([ballardspahr.com](https://www.ballardspahr.com/offices/washington-dc?utm_source=openai))
In December 2024, the firm also welcomed Kristen W. Broz as a partner in its litigation department and antitrust and competition group. Broz represents clients in industries such as technology, gaming, healthcare, construction, payment card, and real estate. ([ballardspahr.com](https://www.ballardspahr.com/insights/news/2024/12/accomplished-antitrust-attorney-kristen-broz-joins-ballard-spahr-in-washington-dc?utm_source=openai))
These strategic hires reflect Ballard Spahr’s commitment to enhancing its antitrust practice to better serve clients navigating the complexities of competition law.