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Sonia Pfaffenroth

Sonia Pfaffenroth

USA 2026

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Sonia Kuester Pfaffenroth focuses her practice on helping clients address complex antitrust issues in the U.S. and globally. She rejoined the firm in 2017 from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) where she served most recently as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil and Criminal Operations. In that role, Sonia was responsible for supervising both civil and criminal antitrust enforcement efforts, as well as the Division's work with antitrust and competition law enforcement agencies worldwide.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Antitrust - District of Columbia

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Sonia Pfaffenroth is commended for her broad antitrust practice. She has notable strength in litigation and merger challenges.

Strengths

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  • Sonia is a really remarkable attorney. She is very good at navigating other counsel and keeping the scope and the focus where it belongs.

    AntitrustChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sonia is very smart, sharp and knowledgeable. She is committed, diligent and hard-working.

    AntitrustChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sonia is personable and easy to work with, which has proven to be an asset in negotiation.

    AntitrustChambers Guide to the USA

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