April 8, 2019 - Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP announced today that Philip A. Giordano will join the firm as partner in its Washington, D.C., office.

Giordano practices in all areas of antitrust law, including transactional matters before the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice, government civil and criminal investigations, complex civil litigation, criminal defense, and client counseling. He draws on more than 15 years of experience as a prosecutor in DOJ’s Antitrust Division, where he served as a Trial Attorney in both the Washington Criminal I Section and the Technology and Financial Services Section, and as a Special Assistant to the Directors of Enforcement in the Antitrust Division's Office of Operations.

His experience in antitrust matters spans a diverse set of industries, including computer hardware and software, auto parts, telecommunications, generic drugs, financial services, entertainment, publishing, chemicals, air cargo transportation, and consumer goods.

“Philip is a very talented antitrust lawyer who has top-tier experience in all areas,” said Ted Mayer, Chair of Hughes Hubbard. “In growing our practice groups, our focus is always on quality. We are thrilled to have Philip join our firm.”

“Philip has established an excellent reputation as an accomplished and highly regarded lawyer. He will be a strong and important addition to our antitrust practice,” said Bill Kolasky, Chair of Hughes Hubbard’s Antitrust & Competition group.

“I am delighted to join a team that is known throughout the industry for its depth of commitment to its clients,” said Giordano. “Hughes Hubbard provides a fantastic opportunity for me to further develop my practice and serve my clients.”

Giordano holds a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Quantitative Economics from Stanford University and a Juris Doctorate from Stanford Law School. He is also a member of the American Bar Association in the Antitrust Section.