Kaitlyn Barry
Biography
Kaitlyn is a litigation and antitrust attorney with a strong track record of navigating complex criminal, civil, and regulatory matters. She brings a unique blend of government and private sector experience, having served as a federal prosecutor in the US Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and now advising clients on merger reviews, high-stakes civil and criminal investigations, and litigation strategy. Kaitlyn has served as lead attorney coordinating expert reports and trial preparation for a prominent DOJ civil monopolization case. She has prosecuted price fixing, bid rigging, and fraud cases across federal jurisdictions, and served as a liaison for the Procurement Collusion Strike Force, enhancing collaboration between law enforcement and regulatory bodies. Her experience also includes reviewing corporate leniency applications and advising on eligibility under DOJ’s Antitrust Leniency Program. Her ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable strategies makes her a trusted advisor to clients navigating enforcement scrutiny and litigation risk.
During her tenure at the Department of Justice, Kaitlyn worked closely with various components of the federal and state criminal justice systems, including the FBI, ATF, Department of Labor, Department of Commerce, United States Probation, and the Texas Attorney General's office. Recognized for her exemplary work, Kaitlyn received the Assistant Attorney General's Award in 2022.
Prior to joining the Department of Justice, Kaitlyn served as a law clerk for Judge Ron Clark at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and Judge Kurt Engelhardt at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Practice Focus
Kaitlyn delivers strategic counsel to clients facing multifaceted legal challenges, including:
- Criminal Investigations & Defense: Advising on DOJ and FTC investigations, including cartel defense and market manipulation for criminal antitrust investigations, as well as fraud matters in other white collar matters.
- Civil Litigation: Representing clients in monopolization and antitrust conduct cases, and disputes involving contacts, insurance, and regulatory matters.
- Merger Review & Regulatory Compliance: Guiding clients through global merger clearance processes and compliance frameworks to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory alignment.
- Cross-Agency Coordination: Leveraging her DOJ background to effectively engage with federal and state agencies such as the FBI. ATF and state Attorney Generals.
- Antitrust Counseling: Preparing internal antitrust compliance programs and training material for global companies to ensure internal compliance with competition law.
With a proven ability to distill complex legal challenges into clear, strategic guidance, Kaitlyn empowers clients to confidently navigate regulatory scrutiny, enforcement actions, and litigation risk.
Professional Honors
- Attorney General Award, Antitrust Division Award of Distinction, 2022
Admissions
- Texas - United States (2019)
Education
- University of Texas at Austin (Bachelor of Science)
- University of Houston Law Center (Juris Doctor)