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Deborah Feinstein

Deborah Feinstein

USA 2026

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Debbie Feinstein is a partner in Arnold & Porter's Antitrust/Competition practice group, advising clients on a range of antitrust issues. She rejoined the firm in 2017 from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), where she was Director of the Bureau of Competition from 2013-2017. National Law Journal named her one of the "50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America" and Global Competition Review named her global "Lawyer of the Year" in 2010. Ms. Feinstein has advised clients on hundreds of transactions involving virtually all sectors of the economy, including retail, food, consumer products, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive parts, and government contractors.

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Antitrust - District of Columbia

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Deborah Feinstein counsels clients in high-stakes merger clearance proceedings, as well as handling investigations and litigation. She is able to draw on her considerable experience both in private practice and in government, including her role as Director of the Bureau of Competition at the FTC.

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  • Debbie has a sharp mind and laser-like focus on the facts and issues that matter. She draws from her extensive experience to tailor her arguments.

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  • Deborah is an extremely trusted counsel with a high level of expertise.

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  • Debbie is extremely practical and hard-working. She has excellent judgment when interacting with agencies.

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  • Deborah is outstanding and one of the best in the country. She is hard-working, savvy and tough.

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