With over 20 years of experience in representing the Federal Trade Commission in merger and acquisition investigations and litigation, Bob focuses his practice in the area of antitrust and trade regulation law with emphasis on private and government antitrust investigations and litigation, including merger and acquisition matters and Hart-Scott-Rodino pre-merger counseling. He provides strategic advice, guidance and counseling to companies and organizations contemplating transactions that may face FTC, DOJ and/or state antitrust scrutiny. Previously Bob served as the Deputy Assistant Director in the FTC's Bureau of Competition.