Norman Armstrong

Norman helps clients manage antitrust risk throughout their most important, complex and high-profile transactions, government investigations and litigation. He partners with companies, investors and boards to anticipate and navigate scrutiny from competition authorities in the US and abroad, including matters before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ).

Leveraging 30+ years of experience in the public and private sectors, Norman's experience includes advising on the full range of competition issues, from mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures to civil and criminal investigations, as well as class actions and private antitrust litigation. He works with companies across sectors such as healthcare, technology, pharmaceuticals, energy, entertainment, retail and consumer products.

Before entering private practice, Norman served for six years as deputy director of the FTC’s Bureau of Competition (2008-2014), where he oversaw multiple divisions and regional offices responsible for investigating anticompetitive conduct and transactions. Before that, he served as deputy assistant director of the bureau and co‑led several of the FTC’s most high‑profile litigation matters.

He frequently speaks on antitrust issues and has served in leadership roles within the American Bar Association Antitrust Section, including serving on the Long Range Planning Committee, as co‑chair of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee and as vice chair of the Pricing Conduct Committee.

Howard University School of Law, J.D.; University of Virginia, B.A.