Abram J Ellis

Abram Ellis is a Partner in the Firm’s Washington, D.C. office who is recognized as a “Rising Star” and “Next Generation Partner” in antitrust litigation and cartels. His practice comprises all aspects of competition law, from defending clients against complex class action antitrust litigation to helping clients obtain regulatory clearance from domestic and international competition authorities for significant transactions. Abram is particularly experienced in antitrust litigation involving complex financial instruments, the healthcare industry and employment issues.

In addition to his robust antitrust practice, Abram advises clients on a range of regulatory matters. As Co-Head of the Firm’s International Trade Regulation Practice, he advises leading private equity funds, financial institutions and major corporations on regulatory and compliance matters relating to cross-border activities, including with respect to anti-money laundering, OFAC, FCPA, the Outbound Investment Rule, the DOJ’s Data Security Program and export matters.

Joined the Firm in 2009.

New York State Bar Association

University of Michigan Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2005); Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (M.A., 2002), John C. Foster Award, SAIS Review Book Review Editor; Brigham Young University (B.A., 2000)